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Suffolk · IP14
Timber Fire-Rated Screens across Stowmarket
Our timber fire-rated screens service covers Stowmarket and neighbouring areas such as Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds, with every job built around a tested system.
E 30 – EI 60IP14England
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Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our timber fire-rated screens service includes in Stowmarket
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-rated timber doorsets set into screens
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
- Fire glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
What to check before ordering timber fire-rated screens in Stowmarket
Species and density count
Timber screens are tested with specific species and minimum densities. Softwood substitutions or thinner sections can fall outside the evidence.
Insulating glass weight
Heavier insulating glass may need larger sections; we confirm the frame can carry the chosen build-up.
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.
Which rules apply to timber fire-rated screens in Stowmarket?
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.
Stowmarket coverage and nearby towns
We cover Stowmarket and the surrounding postcode districts, including IP14. Nearby towns we also serve include Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury. Stowmarket is about 18 km from Ipswich, the largest town in our Suffolk coverage.
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How we work in Stowmarket
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Stowmarket 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.
Building types we cover in Stowmarket
Sector guides below cover blocks of flats, offices and other buildings in Stowmarket.
Questions about timber fire-rated screens in Stowmarket
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 fire-rated?
Yes. Hardwood screens are tested to 30 and 60 minutes in many configurations, with the right glass, beads and seals.
How quickly can you survey in Stowmarket?
Survey timing in Stowmarket 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.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Stowmarket?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
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What happens next
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Site visit
A survey in Stowmarket confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
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.