Depending on the space you have and your requirements, you may have a demand for different types of partition walls.
At Tapper Interiors we have different options available to suit your needs. Make sure you contact us with any questions you may have about partition walls.
What is a Partition Wall?
A partition wall is a non-load bearing wall. They can be constructed from various materials including glass, timber, steel, glass, brick etc.
They are used for a variety of reasons, the main one being to separate a large space into smaller spaces.
Because partition walls are not load-bearing they can be light weight and cheaper than a load bearing wall. Some of the different types have options for relocation or flexibility following installation.
Types of Partition Walls for Offices
At Tapper Interiors we can offer various types of partition walls, our most popular types are
- Metal Framed Stud Walls
- Glass Partition Walls
Because of the various component options there are many different types of metal framed stud walls.
Metal Framed Stud Walls
This is our most popular type of partition wall used for offices or any indoor space.
Years ago, every partition wall was the same. They all consisted of a 50mm or 70mm frame with plasterboards either side and that was a job done. These days they are far more complex; although the basic principle is the same.
Types of Insulation for Partition Walls
In recent years soundproofing and privacy have become higher in demand. Since then, there has been a development in insulation available for use in partition walls to help with sound proofing. There are different types depending on budget and acoustic need.
- 25mm isowool is the standard insulation
- 50mm isowool provides better insulation and is the most popular choice
- Then for a really good acoustics we have the Rockwood batt. This is much denser and provides a top solution for soundproofing your partition wall.
- For added security, we could also include a sercurity lathe. This is a metal mesh which is embedded into the wall. The idea being that if someone tried to break into the room buy knocking holes in the wall they wouldn’t get very far. This is for use in high security facilities and not recommended for office etc.
Types of Framing for Partition Walls
The metal frames have also altered over the years. We now have different types available for use in a partition wall;
- C studs – in the shape of a C
- I studs – in the shape of a I when looking from above
- Acoustic studs – which help contribute to the overall acoustics of the partition
The metal frames are also available in different thicknesses depending on your requirements. 50mm, 70mm, 90mm, 146mm – the 146mm is usually used for jobs with the higher ceilings.
Types of Plasterboard for Partition Walls
The development in plasterboard and drywall has also meant we now have a huge amount of options to offer depending on the requirements, budget and safety standards of the building.
Standard plasterboard
Fire resistant – for added fire protection
Moisture resistant – often selected for bathrooms
Sound block board – for added soundproofing
Duraline – which is much more hardwearing and usually used in medical facilities or schools as it can be scrubbed clean without damage.
Types of Metal Framed Wall Partition
When it comes to metal frames partition walls there are many combinations of different frames, plasterboards and insulation. This means there are literally hundreds of different partition walls that can be created to fit practically any requirement.
We can also do a combination of metal framed partition wall with glass partitions which means additional light can flow through the space.
For more information on our metal framed partition walls or to discuss any questions or requirements you have please contact us.
Office Partitions from Tapper Interiors
Office partitions are one of the areas we get involved in regularly. We work with our clients from start to finish to ensure the work is carried out on-time, on budget and to a high quality.
Take a look at some of our case studies to get an idea of the type of work we have done in the past.
For more information on any of the types of partitions mentioned above or any other types of partition please contact us.