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County Antrim · BT36
Timber Fire-Rated Screens across Newtownabbey
When a fire strategy, inspection report or building control comment in Newtownabbey calls for glazing tested to resist fire, our timber fire-rated screens service covers survey, supply and installation.
E 30 – EI 60BT36Northern Ireland
Quote for Newtownabbey
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our timber fire-rated screens service includes in Newtownabbey
The rating depends on the timber species and density, frame sections, bead profiles, fixings and the glazing seals used in the test. We build timber screens to a tested specification, or to a formal assessment, and finish them without compromising the intumescent details.
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
- Fire glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
What every Newtownabbey quote includes
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Newtownabbey budgets are not open-ended.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Newtownabbey identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Newtownabbey building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Before you order timber fire-rated screens: what matters
Beads are part of the rating
Bead profile, height and fixing type and spacing are all taken from the test. Short-cutting the fixings is a common reason screens fail inspection.
Heritage buildings
Timber suits listed and older buildings, and existing screens can sometimes be upgraded with new glass and seals, subject to an assessment of the frame.
Species and density count
Timber screens are tested with specific species and minimum densities. Softwood substitutions or thinner sections can fall outside the evidence.
Areas we cover around Newtownabbey
Our County Antrim coverage takes in Newtownabbey (BT36, BT37) and the neighbouring towns of Belfast, Carrickfergus, Bangor. Newtownabbey lies roughly 7 km from Belfast, within our County Antrim coverage.
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Fire glazing rules in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Which rules apply?
In Northern Ireland, building work follows the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, with fire safety guidance in Technical Booklet E, approved by the district council's building control.
Once in use, the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 require the appropriate person to maintain fire safety measures, including fire-resisting glazing.
Sectors we cover in Newtownabbey
Sector guides below cover industrial units, blocks of flats and other buildings in Newtownabbey.
FAQs for Newtownabbey
Can timber screens be painted?
Yes. The timber can be painted, stained or lacquered. Intumescent seals are kept clear of paint.
Which timbers are used?
Dense hardwoods are typical; the exact species depends on the tested specification. We confirm species and density on the drawings.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Newtownabbey?
Newtownabbey is in Northern Ireland, where the Building Regulations (NI) 2012 and Technical Booklet E apply, with the Fire Safety Regulations (NI) 2010 covering occupied premises.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Newtownabbey?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
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How a Newtownabbey job runs
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Site visit
A survey in Newtownabbey confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.