Partition wall - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 07:41, 27 October 2022

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−	~~Partitions are non-load bearing walls that separate spaces in buildings. As well as spatial division, they can provide; privacy, acoustic and fire separation~~ and ~~flexibility of layout~~.	+	[[File:Lath and plaster.jpg]]

−	~~Partition walls can be solid, typically constructed from brick or blockwork, or can be~~ a ~~framed construction. Framed~~ partition walls are sometimes referred to as stud walls, and can be constructed from a timber, steel or aluminium frames clad with boarding such as plasterboard, timber, metal or fibreboard. Partition walls may also be glazed.	+	= What is a partition wall? =

−	~~They may be purpose~~-~~designed~~ and ~~constructed~~ or ~~may be modular systems~~, ~~and can incorporate openings~~, ~~windows~~, ~~doors, ducting, pipework, sockets, wiring, skirting, architraves and so on~~.	+	Partitions are non-load bearing walls that separate spaces in buildings. Structurally, they only support themselves, and do not support or transfer primary loads from other parts of the building, however, they may perform a secondary structural role, for example supporting cupboards or shelving.

−	Frame constructions may include insulation to prevent the passage of sound or fire between adjacent spaces. It is important therefore that the top and bottom of the wall are properly sealed against the floor and ceiling, and where a raised floor or suspended ceiling is present, it is important to consider the potential for ‘flanking’ through the voids above and below.	+	As well as providing spatial division, partition walls can create; privacy, security, acoustic and fire separation and can allow for flexibility of layout.
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		+	Unlike partitions, load-bearing walls (sometimes referred to as 'bearing walls'), support structural load in addition to their own weight and are an active structural element of the building, transferring loads from other parts of the structure towards the foundations.
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		+	For more information see: Load-bearing wall
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		+	= What types of partition wall are there? =
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		+	Partition walls can be solid, typically constructed from brick or blockwork, or can be a framed construction. Framed partition walls are sometimes referred to as stud walls, and can be constructed from a timber, steel or aluminium frames clad with boarding such as plasterboard, timber, metal or fibreboard. Partition walls may also be glazed. They may be purpose-designed and constructed or may be modular systems, and can incorporate openings, windows, doors, ducting, pipework, sockets, wiring, skirting, architraves and so on.
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		+	Frame constructions may include insulation to prevent the passage of sound or fire between adjacent spaces. It is important therefore that the top and bottom of the wall are properly sealed against the floor and ceiling and where there are openings, such as doors or duct penetrations. Where a raised floor or suspended ceiling is present, it is important to consider the potential for ‘flanking’ through the voids above and below the partition.

	As they are non-load bearing, partition walls can provide good flexibility, particularly if they are lightweight, framed systems, as wall positions can be changed relatively easily and inexpensively without impacting on the overall structure of a building. Depending on the nature of the construction, it may be possible to re-use some, or all of the components of the wall in a different location.		As they are non-load bearing, partition walls can provide good flexibility, particularly if they are lightweight, framed systems, as wall positions can be changed relatively easily and inexpensively without impacting on the overall structure of a building. Depending on the nature of the construction, it may be possible to re-use some, or all of the components of the wall in a different location.

−	~~They~~ may also be movable. Movable partition systems include:	+	Partitions may extent the full height of a space, from floor to ceiling, or they may be have a reduced height, for example separating workstations within a larger, open plan room, but leaving the space above them open.
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		+	A partition wall may also be a party wall, that is, a wall that stands on the land of two or more owners. In this case, works to the wall may be subject to the requirements of the Party Wall Act.
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		+	For more information see: Party wall.
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		+	= Types of moveable partition wall =
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		+	Some partitions are movable, allowing the creation of temporary enclosures in flexible spaces, such as exhibition halls, flexible meeting rooms, classrooms and so on.
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		+	Movable partition systems include:

	* Pipe and drape systems with telescopic or fixed horizontal and vertical components that create a removable panel system.		* Pipe and drape systems with telescopic or fixed horizontal and vertical components that create a removable panel system.
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	* Movable partitions are commonly found in exhibitions spaces, hotels, offices and so on.		* Movable partitions are commonly found in exhibitions spaces, hotels, offices and so on.

−	~~A partition wall may also be a party wall, that is, a wall that stands on the land of two or~~ more ~~owners~~. ~~In this case, works to the~~ wall ~~may be subject to the requirements of the Party Wall Act.~~	+	For more information see: Movable walls.
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		+	= Partition wall specification =

−	The specification of partition walls will depend on the requirements for weight, cost, speed of installation, availability of materials, longevity, durability, flexibility, ease of reconfiguration, sound and fire insulation and surface finish~~. They may also be required to a perform a secondary structural role, for example supporting cupboards or shelving~~.	+	The specification of partition walls will depend on the requirements for weight, cost, speed of installation, availability of materials, longevity, durability, flexibility, ease of reconfiguration, sound and fire insulation and surface finish.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

−	* Acoustic insulation.
−	* Alcove.
−	* Brick.
−	* Concrete.
	* Curtain wall.		* Curtain wall.
	* Diaphragm wall.		* Diaphragm wall.
−	* Flanking sound.
	* Glass block wall.		* Glass block wall.
	* Infill panel walls.		* Infill panel walls.
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	* Movable walls.		* Movable walls.
	* Party wall.		* Party wall.
−	* Pocket door.
	* Rainscreen.		* Rainscreen.
−	* Simply supported.	+	* Stud wall.
−	* Stud.	+
	* Thermal mass.		* Thermal mass.
	* Trombe wall.		* Trombe wall.
−	* ~~Wall types~~.	+	* Types of wall.

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Editor at 14:58, 6 June 2022

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	They may also be movable. Movable partition systems include:		They may also be movable. Movable partition systems include:

−	* Pipe and drape systems with telescopic or fixed horizontal and vertical components that create a removable panel system. m	+	* Pipe and drape systems with telescopic or fixed horizontal and vertical components that create a removable panel system.
	* Free-standing screens.		* Free-standing screens.
	* Folding partitions.		* Folding partitions.

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	They may also be movable. Movable partition systems include:		They may also be movable. Movable partition systems include:

−	* Pipe and drape systems with telescopic or fixed horizontal and vertical components that create a removable panel system.	+	* Pipe and drape systems with telescopic or fixed horizontal and vertical components that create a removable panel system. m
	* Free-standing screens.		* Free-standing screens.
	* Folding partitions.		* Folding partitions.

Editor at 16:33, 11 January 2022

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	The specification of partition walls will depend on the requirements for weight, cost, speed of installation, availability of materials, longevity, durability, flexibility, ease of reconfiguration, sound and fire insulation and surface finish. They may also be required to a perform a secondary structural role, for example supporting cupboards or shelving.		The specification of partition walls will depend on the requirements for weight, cost, speed of installation, availability of materials, longevity, durability, flexibility, ease of reconfiguration, sound and fire insulation and surface finish. They may also be required to a perform a secondary structural role, for example supporting cupboards or shelving.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Acoustic insulation.		* Acoustic insulation.
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	* Pocket door.		* Pocket door.
	* Rainscreen.		* Rainscreen.
		+	* Simply supported.
	* Stud.		* Stud.
	* Thermal mass.		* Thermal mass.

Designing Buildings at 09:43, 14 September 2020

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	* Wall types.		* Wall types.

−	[[Category:~~Products_/_components~~]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

Editor at 20:03, 10 August 2020

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	* Movable walls.		* Movable walls.
	* Party wall.		* Party wall.
		+	* Pocket door.
	* Rainscreen.		* Rainscreen.
	* Stud.		* Stud.
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	* Wall types.		* Wall types.

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Designing Buildings at 05:22, 25 May 2020

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−	Partitions are non-load walls that separate spaces in buildings. As well as spatial division, they can provide; privacy, acoustic and fire separation and flexibility of layout.	+	Partitions are non-load bearing walls that separate spaces in buildings. As well as spatial division, they can provide; privacy, acoustic and fire separation and flexibility of layout.

	Partition walls can be solid, typically constructed from brick or blockwork, or can be a framed construction. Framed partition walls are sometimes referred to as stud walls, and can be constructed from a timber, steel or aluminium frames clad with boarding such as plasterboard, timber, metal or fibreboard. Partition walls may also be glazed.		Partition walls can be solid, typically constructed from brick or blockwork, or can be a framed construction. Framed partition walls are sometimes referred to as stud walls, and can be constructed from a timber, steel or aluminium frames clad with boarding such as plasterboard, timber, metal or fibreboard. Partition walls may also be glazed.
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	They may also be movable. Movable partition systems include:		They may also be movable. Movable partition systems include:

−	Pipe and drape systems with telescopic or fixed horizontal and vertical components that create a removable panel system.~~<br />~~	+	* Pipe and drape systems with telescopic or fixed horizontal and vertical components that create a removable panel system.
−	Free-standing screens.~~<br />~~	+	* Free-standing screens.
−	Folding partitions.~~<br />~~	+	* Folding partitions.
−	Sliding partitions with tracks attached to the floor and ceiling.~~<br />~~	+	* Sliding partitions with tracks attached to the floor and ceiling.
−	Movable partitions are commonly found in exhibitions spaces, hotels, offices and so on.	+	* Movable partitions are commonly found in exhibitions spaces, hotels, offices and so on.

	A partition wall may also be a party wall, that is, a wall that stands on the land of two or more owners. In this case, works to the wall may be subject to the requirements of the Party Wall Act.		A partition wall may also be a party wall, that is, a wall that stands on the land of two or more owners. In this case, works to the wall may be subject to the requirements of the Party Wall Act.

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	Partitions are non-load walls that separate spaces in buildings. As well as spatial division, they can provide; privacy, acoustic and fire separation and flexibility of layout.		Partitions are non-load walls that separate spaces in buildings. As well as spatial division, they can provide; privacy, acoustic and fire separation and flexibility of layout.

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	The specification of partition walls will depend on the requirements for weight, cost, speed of installation, availability of materials, longevity, durability, flexibility, ease of reconfiguration, sound and fire insulation and surface finish. They may also be required to a perform a secondary structural role, for example supporting cupboards or shelving.		The specification of partition walls will depend on the requirements for weight, cost, speed of installation, availability of materials, longevity, durability, flexibility, ease of reconfiguration, sound and fire insulation and surface finish. They may also be required to a perform a secondary structural role, for example supporting cupboards or shelving.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* Acoustic insulation.		* Acoustic insulation.

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−	~~== Benefits~~ of ~~Acoustic Movable Walls ==~~	+	Partitions are non-load walls that separate spaces in buildings. As well as spatial division, they can provide; privacy, acoustic and fire separation and flexibility of layout.

−	~~=== The multi-use concept ===~~	+	Partition walls can be solid, typically constructed from brick or blockwork, or can be a framed construction. Framed partition walls are sometimes referred to as stud walls, and can be constructed from a timber, steel or aluminium frames clad with boarding such as plasterboard, timber, metal or fibreboard. Partition walls may also be glazed.

−	~~Imagine being able to negotiate your space to work to your advantage, having the ability to single~~-~~handedly transform a large area into multiple smaller spaces with minimal effort within a few moments. Now imagine the possibility of maximising your revenue through the use of acoustic movable walls~~, ~~during the day hosting multiple meeting functions simultaneously~~ and, ~~come evening time~~, ~~the partitions are effortlessly stacked away~~ and ~~transformed into a large function room~~.	+	They may be purpose-designed and constructed or may be modular systems, and can incorporate openings, windows, doors, ducting, pipework, sockets, wiring, skirting, architraves and so on.

−	~~Acoustic movable walls, also known as operable walls are manufactured~~ to the ~~highest specification~~ and ~~can meet~~ the ~~highest safety requirements~~.	+	Frame constructions may include insulation to prevent the passage of sound or fire between adjacent spaces. It is important therefore that the top and bottom of the wall are properly sealed against the floor and ceiling, and where a raised floor or suspended ceiling is present, it is important to consider the potential for ‘flanking’ through the voids above and below.

−	~~Acoustic movable~~ walls ~~offer many fantastic benefits~~, ~~whether it’s dividing~~ a ~~school hall into two different multi~~-~~purpose areas for simultaneous physical activities~~, or ~~splitting a large conference facility~~ in ~~smaller seminar rooms by sub-dividing these spaces with acoustic movable walls~~.	+	As they are non-load bearing, partition walls can provide good flexibility, particularly if they are lightweight, framed systems, as wall positions can be changed relatively easily and inexpensively without impacting on the overall structure of a building. Depending on the nature of the construction, it may be possible to re-use some, or all of the components of the wall in a different location.

−	~~=== With~~ movable ~~walls you can control how your space is utilised~~: ~~===~~	+	They may also be movable. Movable partition systems include:

−	~~# Space management ~ Movable walls offer an effective space solution for many environments including offices, educational establishments, sporting facilities, dining~~ and ~~entertainment facilities, religious centres,~~ or ~~retail areas~~	+	Pipe and drape systems with telescopic or fixed horizontal and vertical components that create a removable panel system.<br />
−	~~# Smart use of space – Movable walls offer~~ a ~~flexible solution for making the most of an interior space~~. ~~Room sizes can be changed in a matter of moments to capitalise on the revenue potential of commercial space or simply create the most efficient use of floor space~~	+	Free-standing screens.<br />
−	~~# Acoustics ~ the movable wall is the highest specification range of fully operable, individual~~-~~panel systems~~. ~~Acoustic insulation of up to 58dB noise reduction is achieved with a combination of acoustic infill’s and operable top and bottom seals~~.	+	Folding partitions.<br />
−	~~# Operation ~ space without a trace ~ when~~ the ~~operable seals are retracted the panels will glide effortlessly and quietly along the unique aluminium overhead track system (no need for~~ floor ~~guide). Final closure of each panel is by a removable operating handle that extends the seal from the top~~ and ~~bottom of each panel forming an acoustic seal~~.	+	Sliding partitions with tracks attached to the floor and ceiling.<br />
−	~~# Adaptable configurations – The track and carrier system provides ease of operation and directional flexibility, allowing panel stacking in countless configurations.~~	+	Movable partitions are commonly found in exhibitions spaces, hotels, offices and so on.
−	~~# Panel options ~ Individual panels can be constructed with either manual or semi automatic retractable top and bottom seal. Panels~~ are ~~also available curved or with inset pass doors and glazed cut outs~~	+
−	~~# Finishes ~ our systems can be supplied~~ in ~~an almost endless choice~~, ~~popular finishes include MFC~~, ~~veneers~~ and ~~laminates but we can also offer dry wipe, wall coverings and fabrics~~.	+

−	~~Author Joanne Luker~~, ~~director at Moving Designs Ltd~~	+	A partition wall may also be a party wall, that is, a wall that stands on the land of two or more owners. In this case, works to the wall may be subject to the requirements of the Party Wall Act.
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		+	The specification of partition walls will depend on the requirements for weight, cost, speed of installation, availability of materials, longevity, durability, flexibility, ease of reconfiguration, sound and fire insulation and surface finish. They may also be required to a perform a secondary structural role, for example supporting cupboards or shelving.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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	* Infill panel walls.		* Infill panel walls.
	* Load-bearing wall.		* Load-bearing wall.
		+	* Movable walls.
	* Party wall.		* Party wall.
	* Rainscreen.		* Rainscreen.