Fire-rated partitions, beam casing, column encasements and service enclosures — installed to 30, 60 and 120-minute ratings for commercial, industrial and public buildings.
Fire-rated construction is not optional — it is a building regulation requirement that protects lives. Compartmentation walls, protected escape routes, beam and column encasements, and service penetration fire stopping all need to be installed correctly using tested and certified systems. This is specialist work where cutting corners or substituting materials can mean the difference between a compliant building and a dangerous one.
Eastern Supply & Building installs fire-rated drylining systems across commercial offices, industrial units, warehouses, healthcare buildings, education facilities and residential developments. We work with British Gypsum, Knauf, Siniat and other major manufacturers' tested systems to deliver the specified fire rating — whether that is 30, 60 or 120 minutes of fire resistance.
Our fire-rated work covers compartmentation walls between tenancies and uses, fire-rated corridor enclosures for means of escape, structural steel beam casing and column encasements, fire-rated bulkheads around services and ductwork, riser and shaft enclosures, and fire stopping at service penetrations. We use only certified fire-rated boards and follow tested system specifications — not generic buildups.
All work is delivered under SMSTS site management with CSCS Black Card accreditation. We carry public liability insurance and provide full RAMS documentation as standard.
30, 60 and 120-minute fire-rated partition walls using tested stud and board configurations. Compartmentation between tenancies, uses, plant rooms and means of escape corridors.
Fire-rated encasement of exposed structural steel beams. Framed and boarded to achieve the required fire resistance period, with clean finished profiles ready for decoration.
Fire-rated boxing of structural steel columns to meet building regulation requirements. Square, rectangular and bespoke profiles to suit architectural detailing and space constraints.
Bulkhead construction around services, ductwork and drainage runs where fire-rated enclosure is required. Framed, boarded and finished to the specified fire resistance period.
Fire-rated enclosures around service risers, pipe shafts and ventilation ducts using British Gypsum and Knauf shaftwall and standard fire-rated drylining systems.
Fire stopping at service penetrations through fire-rated walls and floors. Sealing around pipes, cables, ducts and trays using intumescent sealants, wraps and rated collars.
We install fire-rated drylining systems across London and the wider South East, with regular work in:
Whether you have fire strategy drawings ready or need advice on the right system for your project, we are happy to discuss your requirements, visit the site, and provide a competitive fixed-price quote.