Three Factors to Consider When Budgeting for Glass Office Partitions
Three Factors to Consider When Budgeting for Glass Office Partitions
What do hotels, schools, wellness centers, small and large offices, conference centers, and recording studios have in common? Quite a list, and while they likely have a lot in common, they are all functional. Hotels need to function and adapt to various guests, as do schools, offices, conference centers, and more. They don’t all have the same clientele all the time, with different walks of life coming and going. If they aren’t functional, people won’t return.
The beauty of glass office partitions is their functionality. There is no more functional addition to any of the above-mentioned spaces than glass. Yet, as with everything in life, cost is a consideration. As a company that’s been in this business for some time, however, it should be noted that the effect of a post-glass office partition installation is so pronounced that whatever was paid is quickly memory-holed!
That said, let’s talk money. Three main factors influence office glass partition costs.
Which Glaze is for You?
In the glass office partition business, it’s single vs. double glaze. Similar to donuts, everyone has their preference, but there are clear functional differences between single and double-glazed glass office partitions. For example, a recording studio will require a superior level of acoustic performance compared to a hotel. Both single and double-glazed glass office partitions offer great acoustic comfort, but double is superior.
By contrast, single-glazed partitions tend to be more inviting as the barrier between the two sides is naturally less pronounced. The interior spaces of conference centers that don’t require a high level of soundproofing or an office in a school that receives frequent traffic where sensitive information is not being discussed are ideal for single-glazed partitions.
Square Footage
This is an area that always nudges the stress levels a bit. People have a natural inclination not to want to lock in their order at exact measurements for fear they either measured incorrectly or might want to change things down the line. This is completely natural and completely normal. In the glass office partition business, the thing to keep in mind is square footage requirements provide the manufacturer with a general idea, as some framework designs are naturally better suited for larger, floor-to-ceiling wall systems, while others are not.
Building blueprints and measurements are the most important complement to a square footage measurement. They will provide the manufacturer with all the information they need to provide an accurate quote.
It’s All in the Aluminum
The most essential part of glass office partitions is what is known as the profile. It’s the base and frame, and within the profile is where the glass is attached. After years of working with glass office partitions, aluminum is by far the best material to frame glass office partitions. Resistant to rust and corrosion and easy to work with, aluminum is an ideal companion, but it’s important to understand the different grades available on the market.
3003 aluminum is used in a wide variety of applications and is by far the most common because of its affordable price per pound. But, 3003 generally does not do well in areas with extreme heat. 6061 aluminum is a step up and popular in areas where wear and tear are frequent, such as gutters or even exposed corners in an office that get a lot of natural bumps as people turn the corner. Lastly, 1100 aluminum is top-of-the-line and likely only needed for glass office partitions if the area in question requires a heavy-duty frame due to exterior wear and tear.
Glass office partitions are a wonderful choice for any space, and now that you have the three main factors that influence the cost, happy hunting!