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Determine what space you want to divide |
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If
you wish to divide an existing area, determine
what space you wish to divide. As you look at
the space, notice the location of exposed sprinkler
heads, columns, windows, chair rails, or any
other mechanicals that could interfere with the
installation or operation of the proposed partitions.
Make certain the new space includes everything needed for the activities
it will accommodate. Stand in the space and look around. Does it have adequate
lighting? Heat? Ventilation? Electricity? Your plans may need to include
additional or rerouted mechanical services.
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2. Support needed |
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Most
partitions are supported from the building’s
overhead structure. A check above the ceiling
will need to be made to make certain if there
are any obstructions in the area in which you
wish to place a partition. A design professional
may need to determine if the overhead structure
is adequate to support the partition.
If inadequate, there are floor supported models and portable partitions
that could be used or systems such as our Unispan self-supporting system
that needs no overhead structure.
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3. How many partitions will you need? |
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Estimate
how many partitions will you need and what is
their approximate size? Your Hufcor Distributor
can, of course, help you with design issues.
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4. What type of activities will be held in the room? |
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This
will determine how much sound control is needed.
A Bible study class will have much lower acoustical
requirements than the band room! The higher the
acoustical rating, the higher the price of the
partitions
Customers often request the highest partition
sound rating without considering the sound
control of the entire room. The room in which
the partitions
are located must have a rating equivalent to that of the partitions to
achieve optimum sound control. Hufcor’s acoustical lab technicians
use state-of-the-art equipment and are certified to perform on-site noise
isolation control (NIC) room tests. Independent acousticians are also available
to conduct these tests.
(To learn more
about Acoustics, click on "Acoustics
Guide".)
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5. How much storage space is available? |
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Location
of the partition storage space affects what configuration
of partition is needed.
Determine the area where the partitions will
be stored or "stacked" when
they are not in the opening. Typically this is at one or both ends of the
opening. If there is not enough space in the room, the partition can be
moved to a remote storage area with the use of additional track. Panels
can even be stored parallel with the perimeter walls if needed.
Partitions are often stored in a pocket, which is a closet created for
that purpose. Hufcor offers pocket doors which cover the pocket opening.
The pocket doors may be factory finished with the same covering as the
partition. They may also be shipped to the job site unfinished for field
finishing to match the perimeter walls.
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6. Do you have special finishing needs? |
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The
price of Hufcor partitions includes vinyl from
our standard patterns and colors. Other colors,
patterns, carpet, fabric, high pressure laminate,
wood veneers, chair rails, and other design features
may be added for an upcharge.
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7.
Will you need chalk boards, dry erase marker
boards or tack boards? |
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These
surfaces come in handy especially for meeting
rooms and classrooms. Hufcor marker boards are
inset. They are available at an upcharge and are easy
to add to new panels. Pockets to hold erasers
and marker pens can also be ordered.
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8.
What are the building codes in your area? |
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Building
codes vary by region, state, and community. We
suggest that you consult a design professional
to make certain you comply with the codes in
your area. Hallways created with partitions may
require fire code compliance. Pass thru doors
are affected by ADA requirements and local codes.
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9.
Call your Hufcor Distributor |
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Now
that you have a rough idea of how you wish to
use and divide the space, contact your Hufcor
Distributor. He is ready to help you determine
what partition system is right for you and provide
layout and design assistance at no charge.
For the name
of your local representative, click on "Contact".
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