Recently, all-glass partitions without the use of profile systems are often used in the design of many indoor public spaces. This is facilitated by a stylish look, structural strength and a significant area of glazing. They are usually used for the ergonomic division of working office premises into functional zones.
Such partitions are installed in shopping and recreation centers, offices, entertainment centers, private interiors. In addition, from the glass sections you can form separate cabinets, shopping windows and meeting rooms. Frameless glass partitions can also act as an independent piece of furniture. They are perfectly combined with many types of doors.
All-glass partitions are a collapsible frameless design, which consists of durable glass sheets and a clamping metal profile. Some devices allow the use of point elements of accessories as a fastening system. Partition wall mounts are installed in walls, floors and ceilings, making the frameless system look like a solid surface.
Glass sections are located butt to each other, between them clearance is allowed (approximately 2 mm). Glass in such systems is used with a thickness of 8-12 mm (tempered or triplex). It can be tinted, matte or color. As a decoration, various techniques for finishing the glass surface are used. These include:
sandblasting, art painting, engraving, stained glass inserts, photo printing, airbrushing. The properties of
tempered glass or triplex ensure the safe operation of the structure. It is not recommended to erect a
glass partition more than three meters high.
All-glass partitions are classified according to several criteria:
1. At the place of use:
- interior;
- office;
- for public institutions - shops, banks, shopping centers.
2. According to the installation method:
3. By the type of opening fragments:
- deaf;
- pendulum;
- folding;
- sliding;
- swinging.
The main advantages that all-glass office partitions give:
- maximum light transmission;
- visual expansion of space;
- compact design;
- resistance to wet and temperature environments;
- the possibility of using several surface decoration techniques;
- separation of a large area of space;
- noise reduction;
- the ability to quickly redevelop the premises.
All-glass partitions have some disadvantages:
- low heat and sound insulation;
- heavy construction weight;
- comprehensive review;
- high cost of complex designs.
The cost of all-glass structures depends on the following factors:
- overall dimensions of the office partition;
- complexity and type of construction;
- the presence of additional fragments;
- technique for decorating glass sections;
- type and thickness of glass;
- brand and quality of fittings.
The production time for a simple design from standard-sized glass sheets is one week. The more complex office partitions are all-glass and their design is made for a month.