In large office rooms, halls and studios, there is often a need for dividing the space. The use of ordinary walls for this purpose rarely justifies itself, so construction companies produce special partitions. They are compact in size, easy to install, and at the same time provide the basic zoning function. Having completed the installation of glass partitions, you can also count on sound insulation and unhindered light scattering. The main thing is to choose a model with suitable properties.
Features of glass partitions
At first glance, glass partitions seem less durable compared to composite and metal counterparts. But manufacturers pay a lot of attention to the characteristics that increase the reliability of such models. They use tempered glass, characterized by high strength. Moreover, in the arrangement of children's and medical institutions use triplex partitions. This material is characterized by the fact that even with destruction it does not scatter into small fragments with cutting edges. But it is important to consider that the installation of glass partitions of this type does not imply mechanical processing of the canvas in order to adapt the original panel to non-standard sizes. Therefore, you should initially carefully design the design for the desired parameters.
Types of glass for partitions
In addition to strength properties, glass can differ in other properties, which determine, for example, the degree of transparency and light transmission. The most transparent are the float models made of thermally polished smooth glass. Conversely, matte whitish canvases significantly limit visibility. This effect, by the way, can be achieved with the help of special films. However, the light transmittance of frosted glass in its original form is also quite high. Today, models with original texture are also common. Thus, the installation of glass partitions with a pattern may require exposure to the overall visual composition using several panels. If possible and to achieve an original aesthetic effect, you can use molded panels made of curved glass, which also passes through tempering beforehand. But this is already a category of designer models of partitions, which are much more expensive and are not used so often.
Partition Technology
Today, two concepts of manufacturing glass partitions are common. For undemanding to operational qualities consumers are offered thin-sheet panels made of tempered glass. This is a monolithic block, which is factory cut to the specified parameters. These products come with standard unified hardware. At the same time, you should not think that this option will not be able to meet the requirements for reliability and safety. These are hard, strong and durable canvases that even from the impact of the hammer do not beat so easily. Another thing is that the second technique does involve the manufacture of panels that are indestructible in domestic conditions. These are glass partitions, the manufacture and installation of which is carried out only by highly qualified specialists. The structure of such partitions is already formed by two hardened thin web sheets. In addition to increased impact resistance, this glass has a heat-insulating function, which is ensured by the presence of a sealed vacuum in the central part.
Mounting the clamping partition
This installation technology is suitable for all standard models of partitions of a stationary, that is, a fixed type. Work begins with marking the lines on which the tire will be located - a profile basis for installing paintings. A complete set of tires is laid along the outlined contours. Fixing is done with dowels and screws - depending on the floor material. In order for the installation of glass partitions to provide a high degree of noise insulation of the structure, it will be useful to use rubber gaskets, which are also supplied with the mounting hardware. Then clamp connectors are installed. These elements will just hold the glass panels in the bus. But this is not the end of the installation activities. To strengthen the profile itself, special corners are used. The more massive the design, the more often they need to be embedded in the design of the profile line.
Assembly of movable partitions
In this case, the assembly of the structure starts from the top. Fix the connectors and profile using the complete bushings and brackets. Inside the profiles, rubber limiters are integrated that will act as a soft brake. The carriages holding the canvases are also embedded in the grooves. If you are installing glass partitions in the office with the expectation of frequent use of movable elements, it is better to foresee a rigid and maximum possible fixation of the panels. Almost all modern profiles allow the ability to adjust the clamping force of the partitions in the places of retention. Adjustment is carried out with screwdrivers by manipulating with special clamping bushings.
Installation of door partitions
Doors in glass partitions are pendulum and sliding. The first option is mounted through the hinges along the axis at the top of the jamb and in the floor base. The axis can be attached to the base partition and transom with a connector. Hinges or fittings are installed in the doors using a hex key. Further, with the help of bushings, the installation of glass door partitions with the connection of the above fittings is directly realized. Then it remains to adjust the distance taking into account the optimal placement of the structure. As for the sliding doors, they are mounted using the appropriate profile, the width of which should be equal to the size of the panel. But it should also be borne in mind that a few centimeters will be required for the limiters.
Dismantling the partitions
Dismantling may be required not only with the complete elimination of the installed structure, but also for its modernization. The entire workflow can be divided into three stages. At the first stage, doors, decorative accessories, additional fasteners and handles are removed from the structure. Then the external fastening components are removed and the individual sections of the structure are removed. At the final stage, the removal of power profile elements and brackets is carried out - this completes the typical dismantling. The installation of glass partitions requires a clear implementation of the working steps in a certain order, but in the process of disassembling it is not always possible to be guided by the common rule about the reverse sequence of operations with respect to installation activities. It already depends on the type of partition and its design features.
Features of the installation of the partition screen
In this case, both installation and dismantling are carried out practically without involving surfaces and structures of the room. All works are of an assembly nature. A screen is a set of sections joined by looped ligaments. Each section, in turn, is formed by a glass cloth enclosed in a profile frame. Further, the installation of glass partitions of this type involves the interconnection of individual panels into a folding accordion wall. An obligatory component of such partitions are wheels, which are screwed to the profile base and allow you to easily move the structure within the premises.
Conclusion
The main question that the average user of such a partition may have after buying is whether to entrust installation operations to specialists, or to perform them yourself. On average, the installation and installation of glass partitions is estimated at 2-3 thousand rubles. This applies to standard models, which are sold at prices of about 3 thousand per 1 sq. M. If opportunities allow, then, of course, it is better to contact specialists. But the fact is that the operation process is more likely to make you understand the device of the partition of the user himself, so the attempt to establish the structure with your own hands will justify itself.