England · 33 postcode districts
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Suffolk
Timber fire-rated screens across Suffolk covers 33 postcode districts in the IP, NR, CB, CO postcode areas. Every job is built around a tested system.
E 30 – EI 60EnglandIPNRCB
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Timber Fire-Rated Screens: what you get in Suffolk
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.
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
- Fire glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
Key checks for Suffolk projects
Insulating glass weight
Heavier insulating glass may need larger sections; we confirm the frame can carry the chosen build-up.
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.
Choose a town in Suffolk
Suffolk coverage includes Ipswich, Lowestoft, Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill, Felixstowe and the IP, NR, CB, CO postcode areas (33 postcode districts).
Ipswich (IP1)Lowestoft (NR32)Bury St Edmunds (IP33)Haverhill (CB9)Felixstowe (IP11)Sudbury (CO10)Stowmarket (IP14)Newmarket (CB8)
Regulations for Suffolk projects
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.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Suffolk: questions
Can timber screens be painted?
Yes. The timber can be painted, stained or lacquered. Intumescent seals are kept clear of paint.
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.
Which parts of Suffolk do you cover?
All of it: Ipswich, Lowestoft, Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill, Felixstowe and every district in the IP, NR, CB, CO postcode areas.
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Process
How a Suffolk job runs
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 Suffolk and check what the existing frames can accept.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.