Building Construction Handbook, Eighth Edition

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Demountable Partitions ~ it can be argued that all internal non-
load bearing partitions are demountable and therefore the major
problem is the amount of demountability required in the context of
ease of moving and the possible frequency anticipated. The range
of partitions available is very wide including stud partitions, framed
panel partitions (see Demountable Partitions on page 634), panel
to panel partitions and sliding/folding partitions which are similar
in concept to industrial doors (see Industrial Doors on pages 396
to 398) The latter type is often used where movement of the
partition is required frequently. The choice is therefore based on
the above stated factors taking into account finish and glazing
requirements together with any personal preference for a
particular system but in all cases the same basic problems will
have to be considered:-


Demountable Partitions

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