Double Skin Partitioning

In Cardiff, Newport, Swansea or Cwmbran South Wales

Double skin partitioning are flush both sides and are suitable for casting offices and clean rooms. Panel sections are of monobloc construction with two steel skins separated by an insulating infill. Panels sections are available in combinations of steel and glass and in a number of different heights. There are also options for fire rated panels.
Double and single skin partitioning and trim components come in a range of standard colours including powder coated. Non-standard and corporate colours are also available to order.

Double Skin Partitioning refers to a construction and architectural technique that uses two layers (skins) of a partition wall or façade with a gap in between, typically for purposes like thermal insulation, soundproofing, or moisture control. This concept is widely used in modern building design for both exterior walls (façades) and interior partitions. Let me break it down:

Key Features:

  1. Two Layers of Material:
    • Inner layer: Usually structural or load-bearing; can be plasterboard, masonry, or concrete.
    • Outer layer: Often non-structural; can include drywall, glass, or ventilated panels.
  2. Air or Insulation Gap:
    • A space between the two layers can be ventilated or filled with insulating material.
    • Helps in regulating temperature, humidity, and sound between spaces.
  3. Applications:
    • Thermal regulation: Reduces heat transfer in and out of a building.
    • Sound insulation: Minimizes noise between rooms.
    • Moisture control: Prevents condensation in walls.
    • Acoustic or fire-rated partitions: Sometimes used in office or industrial buildings.
  4. Types:
    • Ventilated double-skin partition: Gap is open or has controlled airflow.
    • Insulated double-skin partition: Gap filled with insulation material like mineral wool or foam.

Advantages:

  • Better thermal performance, reducing energy costs.
  • Improved acoustic separation.
  • Can incorporate services like pipes, cables, or HVAC ducts in the cavity.
  • Flexibility in material choice and design aesthetics.

Example:

In office buildings, you might see a glass interior wall with a 50 mm air gap before the main drywall wall. This reduces noise transfer and also allows wiring or piping to pass through without disturbing the main structure.