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Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Felixstowe, Suffolk
If a building in Felixstowe 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 60IP11England
Quote for Felixstowe
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our timber fire-rated screens service includes in Felixstowe
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
- Fire-stopping to the structure
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
What to check before ordering timber fire-rated screens in Felixstowe
Finishing
Paint and stain are fine on the timber, but intumescent seals must stay clear of paint. We mask them during finishing.
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 Felixstowe
We cover Felixstowe and the surrounding postcode districts, including IP11. Nearby towns we also serve include Harwich, Ipswich, Clacton-on-Sea. Felixstowe lies roughly 17 km from Ipswich, within our Suffolk coverage.
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How we work in Felixstowe
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Felixstowe budgets are not open-ended.
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 Felixstowe identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Which rules apply to timber fire-rated screens in Felixstowe?
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.
Sectors we cover in Felixstowe
Timber fire-rated screens applies to many building types in Felixstowe, including industrial units and schools and colleges.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens: Felixstowe 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.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Felixstowe?
Building work in Felixstowe follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Do you carry out timber fire-rated screens in Felixstowe?
Yes. We survey and install in Felixstowe and across Suffolk, including the IP11 district and nearby Harwich.
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How a Felixstowe job runs
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Site visit
A survey in Felixstowe confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.