What is partition wall? Its use in Interior Design. Different types of partitions in details.

 

What is called partition of a room?  How can you to divide a big room in a small Chambers?

As per need of our requirement we want separated room for separate works that's why v we used A partition wall is usually very thin structural element used to divide or separate a bigger room in a smaller room it is primarily free e make one. Most commonly we see the partition is made by partition wall and it is made by brick ok or by thane layer of concrete.

 Partition wall usually not load bearing structures and constructed for many reasons. partition can be make not only by brick or concrete There are several materials now a day’s used to create partition of a room like plastic, plaster board wood plywood Terracotta clay block concrete glass etc. etc.

partition of a room

The uses of partition walls are as follows:

It is used to increase the size of a small room.

It is used to resist heat transfer.

It is used to decrease the sound transmission.

To provide privacy.

To divide into the number of rooms.

 

As per the ability partitions are defined into types

·         Non movable partition or permanent partition

·         Movable partition and

What is a non movable or permanent partition?

The partitions which are fixed and not easily moved from the place are called permanent partitions or non-movable partitions; these are made by brick, stone, concrete and these are made by structural elements. These are mainly pre made at the time of construction but sometimes these are made as per requirements also.

What is a movable partition?

Portable walls (otherwise called operable walls, demountable walls or sliding walls) are normally floor to ceilings segments or boards that can be acclimated to change spatial plans. The reason for moveable partition walls is by and large to change a large single space into numerous more modest separated spaces with insignificant exertion.

 

 

The different types of partition walls are as follows:

Brick partitions,

Hollow block partitions,

Concrete partitions,

Glass block partitions,

Plywood (Wooden) partitions,

Gypsum board partitions,

Plaster slab partitions,

Metal partitions,

Asbestos cement partitions, and

Double glazed

PVC panel partitions

 

 

# Brick Partitions Walls:

This type wall can be commonly seen in any kind of civil structure. It consist of Brick (clay or mud) Brick, sand –Cement mortar and water. Thickness of the wall may vary as per requirements and structural needs.  We can easily found 75mm (3”), 125mm (5”), 200mm (8”), 250mm (10”), and even in old structure 375mm (15”) and 500mm (20”) thickness of wall.

Mainly 75mm and 125mm are not load bearing walls. Layer by layer brick stacked and sand and cement mixed with certain ratio (i.e. 1:4, 1:5, 1:6 etc) with water as bonding agent. The layer of brick may vary in different pattern as per joints may very these are, Stretcher bond, English bond, English Garden bond, English cross bond, Flemish bond, Flemish Garden bond etc.

We will discuss separately in a blog details about the brick structure and details about brick walls.

 

Brick Partitions Walls

 

# Hollow Brick Partitions Walls:

Now a day’s constructions are made with Eco-friendly materials. One of that are hollow brick materials. These are made of coal ash, rice husk, and fly ash. These materials are very much eco-friendly, and recycle waste and Green Building Council of India also encourage using this hollow brick in structure and they certified this materials also.

Hollow Brick Partitions Walls

 

# Concrete Partitions Walls:

Main element of this type of wall is concrete. It may be plain (PCC) or reinforced (RCC). It can support between vertical members. These slabs are precast or cast in situ. Precast unit thickness ranges from 25mm to 40mm. Joints of slabs shall be filled with mortar. In case of cast in situ, thickness ranges from 80mm to 100mm. It is poured monolithically with intermediate columns. Concrete mix proportion usually adopted in the work is M15 (1:2:4).

 

Concrete Partitions Walls

 

#Glass Brick/ blocks partitions:

Main materials of this type of partitions are Glass Bricks (there are various types of glass bricks available), an assembly kit, expanding wall plugs, finishing strips, glass brick sealant, cleaning product. This partitions open, divide and separate rooms in line with the desired use. It offers us a great variety of design possibilities. This partitions uses as office partition walls, sliding wall systems in modern shop fittings or as room partitioning in public buildings or hotels. The glass systems are design highlights and fit into any style of architecture. This type partitions is in high demand in interior projects with a great innovative design concept.

Glass Brick Partitions

 

 

#Plywood (Wooden) partitions:

This type of partition very commonly used in interior design project of residential apartments and office projects also. The main materials of these partitions are, Timber for frame of section 50mm X 50mm 0r 50mm X 25mm. Board of ply of thickness 6mm or 8mm, Nails and screws to fixed and Laminates or primer- color for the top surface finish.

 

#Gypsum board partitions:

Main element of this type of structures is Gypsum or Gypsum Board. This wall of gypsum board also called dry wall. Dry walls are usually used to make interior walls and partitions. For quick installations and urgent need Gypsum drywall are install in interior work. ¼ “mostly used as double –wall and common size 4’ X 8’. Board of ½” standard thickness for interior wall and ceilings and common board size 4’ X 12’ best for tall walls. This type of partition wall provides a smooth interior finish and is an ideal base for good quality paints and wallpaper finish.

Gypsum board partitions

 

#Plaster slab partitions

Plaster slab partition are most commonly made of plaster of paris or burnt gypsum, mixed with sawdust and other fibrous materials to reduce the load. These are cast in moulds of size 1 to 2m long, 30 cm high and 50 to 100 mm thick. This wall surface may be smooth or rough. This surface is less smooth with compare to the gypsum board surface.

 

 

#Metal partitions

Metal partition wall are light in weight, fireproof and strong. They are easy to installed and shift. Metal lath partition walls are constructed by placing 2cm or 2.5cm channels vertically (called studs) and fixing metal lath to it on one side. Plaster is then applied to both the sides. If hallow partition wall is required, metal lath is fixed to the channels on both the sides and then plastering them. Metal lath partitions are thin, strong, durable and considerably fire resistant.

 

#Asbestos Sheet or G I Sheet Partition

Asbestos sheet or GI sheet can be fixed to suitable frame of wood, bto act as a partition wall. The sheets can be fixed either to one side of the frame, or to both the sides. Such partitions are economical, light weight and fairly strong.

 

Asbestos Sheet or G I Sheet Partition 

 

#Double glazed window

Whilst on the surface double glazed glass partitioning looks the same as single glazed glass, don’t be fooled. A step up in performance, double glazed glass partitioning is a high end solution to divide innovative places with more acoustic challenges. With an advanced acoustic rating, double glazed glass is perfectly suited to add privacy to offices, showrooms, mezzanine floors and more.

Double glazed glass partitioning promises the same sleek and professional style, with advancements such as improved sound insulation. Other key details include:

 

The two glass panes are available in either 10mm or 12mm thickness.

During installation, the glass partitions are set in tracks, with available colors including white, silver, dark grey and black.

You are able to customize your double glazed glass partitions with glass manifestations or install integral blinds between the double glass panes for added privacy.

Fixed double glazed glass partitioning can offer sound protection of 40-44dB. This additional privacy means that conversations are barely audible and loud noises are only just interpretable.

Double glazed partitions

  

#PVC Partitions

PVC partitions are re locatable wall systems & offer many benefits when compared to fixed construction. They are modular, don't need painting or wall coverings, and are custom-made to fit the dimensions of your space. These partitions are most cost effective and minimum time it needs to install. These systems are manufactured by making use of high-grade aluminum and wood in adherence with the defined parameters of the industry. PVC panels are high durability and fine-finish.  Advantages are, No maintenance, High durability, Easy to install, Fine-finish, Sturdy construction.

PVC Partitions

Importance of waterproofing in building construction

 

What is water proofing?

Water proofing is processes by which any structure of construction can be make water resistance. By cause of which the structure durable for long period and it is much more long life. Today’s life we can able to see that 8 out of 10 buildings are affected by water proofing causes. In case of renovation we are able to see that most of cases, damp in the wall, leakage from the roof or even the paint is uprooted from the wall etc.

The main reason is that waterproofing is not done in proper way or the materials is used is not the upgraded quality. Now the main question arises “Why we should be so careful about waterproofing”?

In old time when building is constructed there is no conciseness about water proofing. The material quality was so high and the structure was not so big is stated of today’s construction that water proofing may concern in secondarily or we can say lack of concern about waterproofing in that period.

Though in old cold construction some traditional water proofing done like roof IPS waterproofing, brick bat coba waterproofing etc. But this process is not long lasting and as time goes crack develops in it. In sated of that the labors are not so technically sound to execute this process so carefully. Thus create much more damage in long run and huge cost involved to uplift the portion and it is also create damage the existing construction part of the building also.

In care case damp proofing of external wall we think exterior color is the only option. But we don’t know that paint coating is 30-50 microns thick, which does not protect the wall from strong wind blow and also from the rains. For that the cracks developed in the external paint quoting and ultimately are damages badly. After wards damp seepages and damp patches can be found in many places in the construction.

Now a days there are different types new water proofing products has been introduce in the market which are elastic, lick free and much more thicker than the traditional  products. This can make construction near about 100% water proof in long time.

 

In this regards

Dr. Fixit Roofseal Top Coat is single component, insulating elastomeric waterproof coating for roofs that offer a seal against water and heat. Dr. Fixit Roofseal Top Coat is based on PU - Acrylic hybrid emulsion technology reinforced with nano fibres. It combines the benefits of waterproofing as well as heat reduction in a single product.

Standard Compliance / Specification

Meet the ASTM D6083 - Type II standard specification

Areas of Application Over existing building Flat/ Slope roof surface like;

 

Brick-Bat Coba finish surface

Cement mortar screed

China mosaic tile roofs.

 

Method of Application

SURFACE PREPARATION

Surface preparation is generally limited to cleaning by broom brush or compressed air. All surfaces to be applied must be free from dust, loose material, oil, or any other material which may impair adhesion of the material. All surface cracks up to 5 mm wide should be filled up with the same material and pre-striped prior to application of the material. All joints of vertical up stand should have 50 x 50 mm angle fillets prepared with sand -cement mortar; mixed with Dr. Fixit Pidicrete URP.

PRIMING

Primer is required only for high absorbent surface such as light weight concrete. Primer recommended to be used is Dr. Fixit Torchshield Primer, when the surface is completely dry.

APPLICATION

·         Apply a coat of Dr. Fixit Roofseal over an angle fillet as a reinforcing strip all around the parapet wall and allow drying. Apply on all vertical up stand at an average girth of 200 mm. Apply 2 coats Dr. Fixit Roofseal at 0.75 ltrs / m2/ coat, at an interval of 12 hrs between the coats and allow drying completely.

Water ponding test:

·         After full drying of second coat for at least 72 hrs, a water ponding test can be performed by filling water on the terrace by carefully blocking all the down take drain outlets without damaging the coating. The test shall be carried out for 48 hrs by filling water up to 50 mm level. Observe for leakages if any and then remove the water and allow the coating to dry completely for about 24 hrs before proceeding further.

·         Spread 100 gr m/m2  geo textile over, before a concrete screed is laid. Protect the coating with a concrete screed in M 20 grade. The protective screed should be of minimum 50 mm thickness maintaining an average slope of 1:100 towards the drain outlets for effective and efficient draining of water. After the application of screed, provide control joints along the length and breadth of entire screed area. The joint can be provided by using a saw cutting machine attached with a 3 mm blade. The joints will be 12 mm wide and 12 mm deep. 28-30 days later, these joints can be filled with a suitable elastomeric sealant.

 

Features

·         Waterproofing – Completely protect surfaces from water penetration

·         Crack Bridging – Outstanding flexibility with crack bridging up to 2mm

·         Tough coating - Suitable for light foot traffic

·         Reflective roof coating - Reduces surface temperature up to 10º C** in the peak summer

·         User friendly – Single component, Ready to use easy to apply.

·         Eco friendly - Non - toxic and VOC complaint water based coating.

Packaging

1, 4, 10, 16, 20 litre

 

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Which are the places essential for water proofing treatment?

These are

1.       Foundation

2.       Roof/ Terrace

3.       Exterior Wall

4.       Kitchen

5.       Water tank

6.       Swimming Pool

7.       Balcony Area

What are the effect we have to face if we not to go for waterproofing treatment of the structure?

 

Mainly we face two types of problems.

1.       Structural Stability related problem.

2.       Health regarding Problem.

 

In case of structural stability related issues already discussed those cases of seepage from floor and create damp on wall, Create damp by internal waterline leakage in the toile of surroundings, or water seepage in concrete and create the reinforcement steel bear and open and continuous water contact water leakage inside the house and may create dangerous structural problem like collapse of structure.

Incase case of health related problem, it affect the mental and physical health of the habitant of the damp effected building. I create fungus and various types of bacteria which causes the allergies and respiratory related daises.  This may case of life threatening daises.  WHO (World health organization) is also concern about this. They declared that damp construction can create more than 50 types of daises.

 

So water proofing is very essential in today’s life.