SPOTLIGHT: SAS INTERNATIONAL Balancing aesthetics and performance
SAS International’sMalcolmStamper discusses how partitioning systems are playing a crucial role in the design of commercial spaces
becoming an important specification to consider on on any new build or refurbishment and especially when considering future office change. Asmetal ceiling solutions,
alongwith other building services, are fixed to a building slab using rigid hangers any deflectionmust be handled by the partitioning system. The integration of System8000with metal ceilings is enhanced by a wide selection of head tracks that provide varying degrees of deflection, up to ±25mm, to suit specification requirements. The head detail allows for the same deflectionmovement across the whole partitioning systemfor a uniformresult.
Partitioning enables premises to be flexible enough to allow for changing business requirements,which is a core consideration in today’s commercial environment. Yet one of themost demanding requirements when considering partitioning systems is balancing aestheticswith key performance criteria. Although vital that solutions be driven by functionality and performance, theymust also enable architectural vision to be realised.
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s an interiors fit-out manufacturerwith over 40 years of experience in the
architecturalmetal ceilings market, for SAS International, specifically designing partitioning systems that integratewith its ceilings product portfolio is second nature. In terms of performance and aesthetics the company understands that one size does not fit all. Ease of integrating building
solutions in the internal environment is a key consideration to allowfor future office change. SAS International’s newSystem8000 fully glazed partitioning can seamlessly integratewith the company’s metal ceiling systems, aswell as blend glass into drywall to create a part glazed, part drywall
partitioning system. Both glass and drywallmodules are designed with the same head detail to create a neat single head track. The use ofmultiple junctions can also be used to provide innovative design layouts. The newSystem8000 is
available in traditional single and double-glazing alongwith a new 50mm-wide narrowglazed option which provides specifierswith a slimline fully glazed solution. This reducedwidth gives amodern design detail, yet provides maximumperformance levels. Minimal head tracks and a range of floor tracks for differing floor finishes give the specifier further design options. This comprehensive offering
can helpmeet the demands for architectural specification requirements,whilst providing a contemporary design aesthetic.
ALLOWING FORDEFLECTION An important consideration when designing and installing partitioning systems is to allow for building slab deflection.With most new building projects dead and live loads can cause significant movement in some long-span floor systems. A live load will almost certainly cause some degree of movement which impacts on the space between the floor and ceiling plane. This is where deflection is
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ACOUSTIC AND FIRE PERFORMANCE Demand for acoustic privacywith some cellularmanagement offices andmeeting rooms does not mean you need to compromise on design.With this fully glazed glass partitioning systemopen plan visibility is retainedwhilst still meeting essential privacy requirements, as acoustic
attenuation up to 49dB can be achieved. Coupledwith high attenuationmetal ceiling systems the desired acoustic control can be accomplished, preventing noise leakage. At the same time System8000
can provide fire performance options up to FD60/60 (integrity and insulation)meeting requirements forApproved Document B.
ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATION System8000 enables intrinsic design integrationwith a variety ofwall and ceiling systems,which provides specifierswith a range of design optionswhilst fulfilling complex demands for specification, performance and aesthetics. The fully glazed frameless partitioning system offers architectural specification across a variety of commercial sectors andmeets the rigorous performance demands of today’s commercial building industry.
For more information telephone +44 (0) 118 929 0900 or visit
www.sasint.co.uk/8000
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