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Tyne and Wear · SR1
Sunderland timber fire-rated screens
We provide timber fire-rated screens in Sunderland and across Tyne and Wear, working from the classification your building needs and handing over the evidence that proves what was fitted.
E 30 – EI 60SR1England
Quote for Sunderland
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our timber fire-rated screens service includes in Sunderland
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 glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
- Fire-stopping to the structure
Where we work around Sunderland
Survey visits can be arranged anywhere in Sunderland, including the SR1, SR9, SR4, SR2, SR5, SR3 districts, and in nearby Seaham, Washington, Houghton-le-Spring. Sunderland lies roughly 17 km from Newcastle upon Tyne, within our Tyne and Wear coverage.
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Key checks for Sunderland projects
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.
Which rules apply to timber fire-rated screens in Sunderland?
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.
What you can expect in Sunderland
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Sunderland building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Sunderland around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Sunderland building types
Sector guides below cover blocks of flats, schools and colleges and other buildings in Sunderland.
Questions about timber fire-rated screens in Sunderland
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.
Can timber screens be painted?
Yes. The timber can be painted, stained or lacquered. Intumescent seals are kept clear of paint.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Sunderland?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
Can you price timber fire-rated screens in Sunderland 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.
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From enquiry to handover in Sunderland
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Site visit
A survey in Sunderland confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
Written quote
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.