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Kent · ME10
Timber Fire-Rated Screens for Sittingbourne buildings
From the ME10 district outwards, we arrange timber fire-rated screens for buildings across Sittingbourne, matching glass, frames and seals to tested evidence rather than guesswork.
E 30 – EI 60ME10England
Quote for Sittingbourne
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with timber fire-rated screens in Sittingbourne
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.
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
- Fire-stopping to the structure
What every Sittingbourne quote includes
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Sittingbourne budgets are not open-ended.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Sittingbourne around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Sittingbourne identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
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.
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.
Where we work around Sittingbourne
Whether the building is in central Sittingbourne or the wider ME10, ME9 districts, we can survey and quote. We also cover Faversham, Gillingham, Chatham. Maidstone, around 17 km from Sittingbourne, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
Timber screens in FavershamTimber screens in GillinghamTimber screens in ChathamTimber screens in RochesterTimber screens in Maidstone
Which rules apply to timber fire-rated screens in Sittingbourne?
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.
Building types we cover in Sittingbourne
We can survey and quote for care homes, offices and other building types in Sittingbourne.
FAQs for Sittingbourne
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.
Can you price timber fire-rated screens in Sittingbourne from photos?
We can give a guide range from photos and sizes, including a clear photo of any marks on the glass. A fixed price follows a survey.
Do you carry out timber fire-rated screens in Sittingbourne?
Yes. We survey and install in Sittingbourne and across Kent, including the ME10 district and nearby Faversham.
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From enquiry to handover in Sittingbourne
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in Sittingbourne and check what the existing frames can accept.
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.