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Timber Fire-Rated Screens across Christchurch
Looking for timber fire-rated screens in Christchurch? We survey, supply and install tested fire-rated glazing for hotels, retail and leisure units and other buildings in and around Christchurch, including the BH23 postcode district.
E 30 – EI 60BH23England
Quote for Christchurch
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our timber fire-rated screens service includes in Christchurch
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
- Fire-stopping to the structure
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
Key checks for Christchurch projects
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.
Insulating glass weight
Heavier insulating glass may need larger sections; we confirm the frame can carry the chosen build-up.
Finishing
Paint and stain are fine on the timber, but intumescent seals must stay clear of paint. We mask them during finishing.
Which rules apply to timber fire-rated screens in Christchurch?
England Which rules apply?
Building work in England is covered by the Building Regulations 2010, with fire safety guidance in Approved Document B and impact safety guidance for glazing in Approved Document K.
Once a building is in use, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to maintain fire safety measures, including fire-resisting glazing. The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties for multi-occupied residential buildings, including fire door checks in buildings over 11 metres.
In higher-risk buildings, broadly 18 metres or seven storeys with two or more homes, the Building Safety Regulator is the building control authority. England is also phasing out BS 476 references from Approved Document B, with the remaining fire-resistance references due to go in September 2029.
Where we work around Christchurch
Our Dorset coverage takes in Christchurch (BH23, BH6, BH7, BH8, BH5) and the neighbouring towns of Bournemouth, New Milton, Poole. Christchurch lies roughly 7 km from Bournemouth, within our Dorset coverage.
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What every Christchurch quote includes
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Christchurch identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Christchurch building types
Timber fire-rated screens applies to many building types in Christchurch, including hotels and retail and leisure units.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens: Christchurch questions
Which timbers are used?
Dense hardwoods are typical; the exact species depends on the tested specification. We confirm species and density on the drawings.
Can timber screens be painted?
Yes. The timber can be painted, stained or lacquered. Intumescent seals are kept clear of paint.
How quickly can you survey in Christchurch?
Survey timing in Christchurch depends on access, the size of the building and how urgent the defect is. Tell us your deadline when you enquire and we will confirm a date before you commit.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Christchurch?
Building work in Christchurch follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
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What happens next
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in Christchurch and check what the existing frames can accept.
Written quote
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.