Types of office partitions: Choosing the right fit for your workspace

01/02/2021

Glass Partition Wall Design Advantages:

  1. Glass partition wall systems are over time often more affordable than traditional building materials like drywall.
  2. These commercial glass systems are scalable.
  3. You can reconfigure and move glass partition walls to accommodate a wide array of needs.
  4. As compared to sheetrock, glass partitions are a less permanent and more mobile solution.
  5. Given their opacity, glass walls allow natural light into a work space.
  6. Frameless glass walls reduce your need for additional lighting.
  7. Glass partition walls obviously afford greater transparency.
  8. Customers, clients and employees all appreciate seeing who they’re working with.
  9. Partition walls create a greater feeling of openness and connectivity.

Aluminum Framed Glass Partition Walls vs. Full Glass Partition Walls

Aluminum framed glass partition walls

These fully framed systems are best suited for use in offices and retail spaces. Partition walls also have residential applications as well.  A framed partition wall system creates rooms and separates work areas.  

MATERIAL COMPOSITION

Aluminum is typically the preferred building material for holding framed glass partitions in place. This light-weight material lends sufficient rigidity and prevents against corrosion. The surface of the aluminum framing is sometimes finished with natural anodization or powder coated.

DOORS AND MOUNTING HARDWARE

An aluminum profiled partition wall system may include typical aluminum framed hinged doors or sliding doors with a bottom guide track. Systems may also incorporate suspended doors with an upper guide track. This leaves the floor surface free from tripping hazards.  Recessed door handles and surface mounted rail or pull handles are other options to consider. Locking systems typically incorporate narrow profile locks intended for use in aluminum doors.

Full glass partition walls

These are full floor to ceiling glass installations. Given their minimum profile, full glass partition walls leave nearly the entire glass wall area free. These systems create the most airy of working environments.

MATERIAL COMPOSITION

Most all systems utilize glass and aluminum mounting hardware.

DOORS AND MOUNTING HARDWARE

Full glass partition system may be combined with hinged or sliding doors by using specialized hardware.

To ensure safety, glass panes are always tempered and the visible edges are polished. Where needed, vertical profiles connect the glass pane and wall. Opaque and tinted glass panes provide opportunities for creating unique and private rooms. You can also apply decorative films and stickers for company logos or other directional text.

Connect with SZG.

We aim to offer you a wide range of commercial glass solutions including: glass partitions, glass railings, glass roof, glass curtain wall etc. We also handle sizing and specifications for custom windows, with the experience you would expect from industry experts. Contact us for more information or for a project estimate.

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