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Isle of Wight · PO31
Cowes timber fire-rated screens
If a building in Cowes needs timber fire-rated screens, the starting point is the rating its fire strategy requires. We confirm that, survey the openings and quote a tested system to suit.
E 30 – EI 60PO31England
Quote for Cowes
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our timber fire-rated screens service includes in Cowes
Timber fire-rated screens are glazed partitions made with hardwood frames, glazing beads and intumescent seals that have been tested together to resist fire. They are common in schools, healthcare, heritage buildings and residential blocks where a warmer finish is wanted.
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
- Fire-stopping to the structure
- Fire glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
Key checks for Cowes projects
Finishing
Paint and stain are fine on the timber, but intumescent seals must stay clear of paint. We mask them during finishing.
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.
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.
Cowes coverage and nearby towns
We cover Cowes and the surrounding postcode districts, including PO31, PO32. Nearby towns we also serve include Newport, Ryde, Gosport. Newport, around 7 km from Cowes, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
Timber screens in NewportTimber screens in RydeTimber screens in GosportTimber screens in FarehamTimber screens in Hythe
How we work in Cowes
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Cowes around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
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.
Building types we cover in Cowes
Sector guides below cover public buildings, offices and other buildings in Cowes.
Questions about timber fire-rated screens in Cowes
Can timber screens be painted?
Yes. The timber can be painted, stained or lacquered. Intumescent seals are kept clear of paint.
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 Cowes?
Yes. We survey and install in Cowes and across Isle of Wight, including the PO31 district and nearby Newport.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Cowes?
Building work in Cowes 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.
Survey
We visit Cowes to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.