DRYWALL VS MODULAR PARTITIONS

Modular wall systems revolutionize conventional drywall constructions. Traditionally, drywall walls are built in the initial stage of the project. Many additional tasks, such as electric and network cables, have to be completed before we proceed with finishing the walls.

Planning and coordinating all of these additional tasks causes delays in the realization of the project, increasing the final cost.

Portable walls introduce changes in this process, treating full-sized walls as a modular system of furniture. Electric cables, suspended ceiling, floor coverings and finishing existing walls can be done in an open space without the presence of walls, which hinder the workers’ movements as well as transporting materials.

The system of walls is installed just like ready-made furniture. Using them while finishing interior spaces of a building gives the owner many benefits by shortening the time of construction, reducing costs and simplifying the construction process.

DRYWALL

Strong, stiff construction

Provides visual and acoustic privacy

Complies with fire-fighting standards

Adjustment to the criteria of the project

BASIC COST

Delivery of steel elements of construction, mineral wool, drywall and putties to the site

ADDITIONAL COSTS

  • preparing the surface to be painted
  • painting (2 sides)
  • possible additional wallpaper installation
  • molding
  • floor plinths

MODULAR PARTITIONS

Possibility of reusing or moving

Strong, stiff construction

Provides visual and acoustic privacy

Meets fire-fighting standards

Adjustment to the criteria of the project

Possibility of changes with minimal level of noise, dust, waste and interruptions at work

Ease and speed of installation allowing quick completion of work

Flexibility in current and future needs for change

Possibility of quicker and cheaper changes without damaging ceilings and floor covering

Minimal needs for preservation/ maintnance

Intitial benefits from costs

BASIC COST

Product ready-made in a factory and packed, ready for final assembly (steel construction, outer pads, mineral wool)

ADDITIONAL COST

  • lack – product completely ready-made
  • lack – product completely ready-made
  • lack – product completely ready-made, wallpapered walls
  • lack – product completely ready-made, part of the system

COMPARITIVE REPORT

What do they look like?

DRYWALL MODULAR PARTITIONS 
gives the impression of a solid wall it has connections between modules but it still looks like a fixed wall

Available finishing

DRYWALL MODULAR PARTITIONS 
you can use gypsum boards mounted on the construction site – painted with emulsion – wallpapering all available wall coverings pre-packed and completed – gypsum plasterboards – veneered modules – steel covered modules

Are options of walls with hanging furniture available?

DRYWALL MODULAR PARTITIONS 
yes, but suspended on the surface are not part of the system this is the possibility of fixing furniture and other elements on the system wall

Are additional options available?

DRYWALL MODULAR PARTITIONS 
floor moldings – yes, at an additional fee floor moldings – yes, no additional fee
recess at the top – yes, at an additional fee. recess at the top – yes, no additional fee
integration with glass fronts of offices – such as wooden accessories integration with glass office fronts – especially designed steel elements

CONSTRUCTION LOGISTICS

Simplicity of construction

DRYWALL MODULAR PARTITIONS
yes, but it requires many specialized works (various teams) yes, a single specialist assembly team

Speed of construction

DRYWALL MODULAR PARTITIONS 
much slower than portable walls, requires more steps to complete the same assembly quickly and without a large number of editors

Preparation of installation

DRYWALL MODULAR PARTITIONS
must be completed before laying carpets and other finishes, due to dirty work may be a later stage

USAGE

Does the wall create an acoustic barrier?

DRYWALL MODULAR PARTITIONS
yes, laboratory test 41-44 DB yes, laboratory test 44 Db

Is it possible to adjust the wall later in case of the need of reducing noise?

DRYWALL MODULAR PARTITIONS 
yes, but this is hampered by construction work yes, very simply using mineral wool

FLEXIBILITY OF THE SYSTEM

Can the wall be disassembled after being assembled?

DRYWALL MODULAR PARTITIONS
 yes but with a lot of work and cost and no recovery of materials so very simply and at a low cost

Can the wall be moved to a different place?

DRYWALL MODULAR PARTITIONS 
no so elements of the system can be used repeatedly

Can the wall be easily renewed?

DRYWALL MODULAR PARTITIONS
yes yes

Is it possible to assemble the installation inside the wall?

DRYWALL MODULAR PARTITIONS 
construction stage – yes construction stage – yes
later stage – no later stage – yes

Can the wall be adjusted?

DRYWALL MODULAR PARTITIONS
yes but with a lot of work and costs, i.e. doors / glazing, internal so very simply, without interruption, connecting offices at a later stage and at a low cost