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East Sussex · BN41
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Portslade, East Sussex
Our timber fire-rated screens service covers Portslade and neighbouring areas such as Hove and Brighton, with every job built around a tested system.
E 30 – EI 60BN41England
Quote for Portslade
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with timber fire-rated screens in Portslade
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.
- Fire glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
What to check before ordering timber fire-rated screens in Portslade
Species and density count
Timber screens are tested with specific species and minimum densities. Softwood substitutions or thinner sections can fall outside the evidence.
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.
Finishing
Paint and stain are fine on the timber, but intumescent seals must stay clear of paint. We mask them during finishing.
Where we work around Portslade
We cover Portslade and the surrounding postcode districts, including BN41, BN42, BN3, BN43. Nearby towns we also serve include Hove, Brighton, Worthing. Portslade lies roughly 6 km from Brighton, within our East Sussex coverage.
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What you can expect in Portslade
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Portslade identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Portslade around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
England regulations that shape the job
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.
Portslade building types
Sector guides below cover public buildings, offices and other buildings in Portslade.
FAQs for Portslade
Can timber screens be fire-rated?
Yes. Hardwood screens are tested to 30 and 60 minutes in many configurations, with the right glass, beads and seals.
Can you upgrade an old timber screen?
Sometimes. If the frame can be shown to be suitable, we can replace non-rated glass and add the correct seals and beads. Where it cannot, replacement is the honest answer.
Do you carry out timber fire-rated screens in Portslade?
Yes. We survey and install in Portslade and across East Sussex, including the BN41 district and nearby Hove.
How quickly can you survey in Portslade?
Survey timing in Portslade 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.
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How a Portslade job runs
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Survey
We visit Portslade to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
Written quote
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.