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A corporate HQ fit-out using full-height frameless partitions — specifying the right balance of transparency, lateral-load capacity, deflection control and acoustic performance across meeting rooms and executive suites.
A headquarters fit-out covering boardrooms, executive offices and open collaborative zones, all divided by full-height glass partitions. The brief demanded uninterrupted sightlines and daylight sharing, with enough acoustic separation for confidential meetings and controlled door/panel deflections under HVAC pressure and occupant contact.
15 mm
Toughened (standard full-height)
L/60
Lateral-load deflection limit
STC 42
Achievable with system build-up
| Use case | Construction | Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Standard full-height | 15 mm toughened (12–19 mm range) | Strength, clean edges, cost |
| Acoustic / overhead edge | 12.76 PVB (6+6) laminated | Retention + sound |
| High acoustic demand | Laminated + acoustic PVB / offset lites | STC lift (system-dependent) |
| Special security zones | 17.52 / 21.52 laminated | Attack / blast mitigation |
Thickness values are a design starting point for the published height range; the actual build (12 / 15 / 19 mm monolithic or laminated) must be confirmed by the frame-system supplier and design team against lateral-load and deflection requirements.
Use tempered for standard full-height partitions: it is the strongest monolithic option and breaks safely into small granules. Use laminated (e.g. 12.76 PVB) where overhead loading, fall risk, acoustic demand or post-breakage retention applies — the interlayer holds the pane together after breakage.
| Glass build | Approx. STC contribution | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12 mm toughened | ~35 dB | Glass-only baseline |
| 12.76 PVB laminated | ~38 dB | Interlayer damping |
| 15 mm + acoustic PVB | ~40–42 dB | System-dependent |
| Offset double-glazed system | ~45–48 dB | Requires framing system Key rule: STC is a system value, not a glass-only number. The glass build is the foundation, but perimeter seals, framing, door sweeps and ceiling treatment determine the final rating. Specify the complete system — not just the glass — to hit a target like STC 42. |
| Standard | Market | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| EN 12150-1 | EU/UK | Toughened soda-lime glass |
| EN 14449 | EU/UK | Laminated safety glass |
| EN 12600 | EU/UK | Pendulum impact test (safety classification) |
| ASTM E1300 | USA | Structural design of glass |
| ASTM C1172 | USA | Laminated architectural glass |
| ISO 10140 | International | Acoustic laboratory measurement |
Applicable standard and local building-code provisions must be confirmed for the project jurisdiction before specification.
Quantified outcomes (actual STC measured on site, installation programme) are project-specific and available on request under NDA.
Full-height office partitions benefit from the largest single sheet the line can produce — fewer vertical joints, cleaner sightlines, fewer seal opportunities for sound leakage. Because the element is monolithic glass — not a sealed IGU, its size is governed only by manufacturing and handling limits.
Size distinction: a sealed insulating unit (IGU) is limited to 3300×12000 mm by handling and long-term seal integrity. A monolithic partition lite can reach 3300×20000 mm. The company maximum is a capability figure; the actual panel height for this project was set by lateral-load and deflection design with the frame system.
| Parameter | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Max flat panel (monolithic) | 3300 × 20000 mm (11 × 65.6 ft) |
| Max curved panel | 2800 × 7500 mm, R≥32″ |
| Thickness range | 3–25 mm monolithic; laminates built up from plies |
| Cutting | Bystronic CNC, ±0.01″ |
| Tempering | Surface stress ≥95 MPa; furnace uniformity ±9°F |
| HST | 554°F × 4 hrs; breakage rate ≤0.08% |
| Wave distortion | ≤0.004″/ft |
These are company-level capacities. A project's actual maximum panel is always the smaller of the capacity limit and the dimension dictated by engineering.
Full-height partition?→Lateral load & L/60 check→Tempered (std) or laminated?→Acoustic target (STC)→Frame + seal system→HST if overhead/critical→Engineering sign-off
Use tempered glass for standard full-height partitions — it is the strongest monolithic option and breaks safely. Choose laminated (e.g. 12.76 PVB) where overhead loading, fall risk, acoustic demand or post-breakage retention applies.
As a monolithic element, a jumbo partition can reach 3300×20000mm, governed by manufacturing and handling limits. The practical panel height is set by lateral-load and deflection (L/60) design with the frame system, not by an IGU-style seal constraint.
A laminated build contributes roughly STC 38; the final rating (commonly STC 42–48 for demanding spaces) is delivered by the complete system — glass, frame, perimeter seals and door treatment together. STC cannot be read from the glass thickness alone.
It is not universal, but is strongly recommended for overhead or safety-critical glazing and where spontaneous breakage carries a high remediation cost.
For a partition fit-out, share panel height, lineal metres, desired STC, tempered vs laminated preference, frame system, door type, HST requirement and standard (EN / ASTM). We return a feasibility review, construction proposal and FOB quotation within 48 hours.
Required fields: panel height & width · lineal metres · STC target · glass type (clear / low-iron / tinted) · tempered or laminated · edgework · hardware / frame · HST · standard · quantity · destination port & incoterm · target delivery.
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Company capability figures are not project-specific claims; all project dimensions and performance values must be confirmed by engineering.
AS/NZS 2208
AS/NZS 2208
EN 1063:2000
EN 1063:2000
EN 1063:2000
EN 12150-2:2004
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