Demountable Architectural Walls versus “Unitized” Wall Panels

Category: Demountable Movable Wall Systems
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Architectural demountable walls have seen no shortage of newcomers as of late. It is understandable as the industry continues to place a greater value on how demountable walls can be used as a solution to the demands for a changing office space. The past year we have seen an approximate growth of 34% over the previous year.

What is a demountable architectural wall versus a “unitized” wall? The latter is best defined as an architectural wall that is comprised of a combination of components including; wall board, vertical and horizontal extrusions, ceiling and floor tracks, that when either snapped, clipped or otherwise connected together create a wall that defines space either visually, acoustically and or both.

In comparison to its older generation of wall products, the “Unitized” Wall approach, where panels are assembled in a plant and shipped to a space that was measured weeks earlier, these large panels are stood into place to create these private areas.

Demountable Walls as mentioned when compared to the “unitized” panel approach is a more current of European approaches to make its way to North America, and is quickly becoming the new standard. This more flexible approach provides a more efficient and cost effective flexible wall strategy, while reaching further to support reuse, recycling and LEED initiatives sought after today.

Demountable Walls provide the following benefits beyond “Unitized” panels:

• Ease of field changes at time of install that is often required to dimensional changes at time of construction
• Solid walls can be changed to glass or other type of architectural element from use to reuse
• Flexible components provide for nearly 100% reuse of product regardless of varying height requirements
• Patented vertical and horizontal frames constructed of 100% recyclable aluminum
• Frame system allows use of 100% recyclable and natural light emitting material, including glass in wall installation
• Panel and frame approach allows for wall configuration changes before, during and after installation
• Minimized disruption and debris
• Movable personal property allows for accelerated depreciation
• Door options include hinge, double door, and sliding at 8’, 9’ and 10’ door heights
• Clean and tight assembly for improved acoustics
• Utilizes laminated gypsum, MDF, particle board, corrugated or other material capable of accepting a laminating material

Demountable manufacturers like Starwall, take flexibility to a whole new level. Starwall architectural walls provide added features such as a unique patented door frame that is reversible and flexible, vertical and horizontal studs that hold in solid panels and can be height adjusted are easily retrofitted to accommodate for glass panels, both single and double pane. These retrofits can take place before, during and after initial installation making Starwall a truly unique and flexible solution when compared to traditional “unitized” wall systems.