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Loft fire barrier
Hi, we are in the process of purchasing a Victorian property and survey has noted the incomplete fire barrier issue with the party wall in the attic. Question is: is it best to build a fire wall etc with blocks or look at fire curtain type product? Also average costs for install etc of these options. Any advice appreciated
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"Dont get fire curtains.
Blocks wall
2- 3 days
£800 - £1000"
Blocks wall
2- 3 days
£800 - £1000"
Answered on 13th Sep 2024 - Member since Aug 2024 -
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"I would definitely complete the wall with thermalite blocks, then board over with fire board. It's awkward working in a loft. It might go in to a second day. It depends what the access is like but you should expect to pay 1k iro.. This will be more if it needs to be signed off by Building Control."
Answered on 13th Sep 2024 - Member since Sep 2024 -
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"Well to get that work done right will be looking at around £1800"
Answered on 24th Sep 2024 - Member since Mar 2021 -
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"Good after noon you would be better to use fire bricks they are better than the fire blocks"
Answered on 13th Sep 2024 - Member since Sep 2024 -
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"Yes block walls better than fire curtains around 1600"
Answered on 13th Sep 2024 - Member since Aug 2021 -
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"just double fireboard and tape the wall is the cheapest way to do it"
Answered on 4th Oct 2024 - Member since Sep 2024 -
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