PARTITION WALLS

INTRODUCTION
Home is not just four walls and a roof.
It’s where you spend quality time with
your loved ones, relax after a hard
day’s work, or entertain guests.
Therefore, you need living spaces that
are specifically designed to achieve
different purposes. That’s where a
partition wall comes into play!
A partition wall is a single wall or
partition made using bricks, studding,
glass, or other such materials.
Different types of partition walls are
created to divide a room or separate
one area from the other. Partition walls
are designed as non-load bearing
walls. It may be collapsible, foldable,
or fixed. If partition walls are the load-
bearing variety they are referred to as
‘internal wall’.
 ADVANTAGE OF PARTITION WALLS
1. A partition wall divides vast areas into a number of sections, allowing each to be used for a specific
purpose.
2. It provides privacy to the inhabitants.
3. A partition wall is lightweight and cost-effective.
4. It occupies a minimum area and can be easily constructed in any position.

REQUIREMENTS OF GOOD PARTITION WALLS

1. Possess a thin cross-section, allowing maximum floor area to be utilized.

2. Should provide sufficient privacy in rooms with respect to sight and sound.

3. Be constructed and finished homogeneous, durable, and light and sound-insulating

materials.

4. Should be simple, easy, and economical to construct and have a good coherence with the
building structure.

5. Should offer sufficient resistance against fire, heat, dampness, white ants, and fungus.

6. Should be rigid enough to withstand the vibrations caused due to loads.

7. Should be sufficiently strong to support sanitary fittings and heavy fixtures.

 VARIOUS TYPES OF PARTITION WALLS
1. BRICK PARTITION WALL - PLAIN BRICK, REINFORCED BRICK, BRICK NOGGING
2. CLAY BLOCK PARTITION WALL
3. GLASS PARTITION WALL - GLASS SHEET, HOLLOW GLASS BLOCK
4. CONCRETE PARTITION WALL - CASTE IN SITU, PRECAST CONCRETE
5. PLASTER SLAB PARTITION WALL
6. METAL LATH PARTITION WALL
7. A.C. SHEET OR G.I. SHEET PARTITION WALL
8. WOOD-WOOL PARTITION WALL
9. WOODEN OR TIMBER PARTITIONS WALL
10. PORTABLE PARTITION WALL
11.BISON PANEL PARTITIONS WALL
12.PLYWOOD AND FIBREBOARD PARTITION WALL
13.DRYWALL PARTITION
 BRICK PARTITION WALL PLAIN BRICK PARTITION WALL

1.Plain brick partition walls are

constructed using plain bricks. It is
quite popular and cost-effective.

2.The construction of this type of

partition wall is done using the
stretcher bond.

3.The minimum thickness of the brick

partition wall is 10 cm.

4.The height of construction should

not exceed more than 2m.

5.These walls are plastered on both

faces.

6.If constructed properly, plain brick

partition walls are strong and fire-
resistant
 BRICK PARTITION WALL REINFORCED BRICK PARTITION WALL

1. A reinforced brick partition wall

is similar to plain brick partition.
2. However, in this case, the walls
are much stronger due to the
placement of reinforcements.
3. Reinforcements, in the form of
wire mesh strips or iron bars, are
placed at every third or fourth
course.
4. The reinforced wire strip width
ranges from 25mm to 28mm and
has a thickness of 1.6mm.
5. The minimum steel bar diameter
should be 8 mm.
6. The thickness is equal to 10cm
or half a brick.
7. They are used when a better
longitudinal bond is needed and
the partition wall has to support
other superimposed loads.
 BRICK PARTITION WALL BRICK NOGGING PARTITION WALL

1. Brick nogging partition wall consists of

brickwork built within a framework of
wooden members.
2. The wooden framework consists of
vertical posts (studs), horizontal
members (nogging), sill, and head.
3. The stud wall makes the basic frame of
this partition type for your partition wall.
4. The studs are spaced at 60 cm to 150 cm
and held in position by nogging.
5. The timber framework provides stability
to the partition against lateral loads and
vibrations caused due to openings like
doors and window
6. The top surfaces of the wooden
framework coming in contact with
brickwork should be coated with coal
tar.
7. The mortar used for the construction of
this type of partition wall may not make
the proper bond with timber. Therefore,
the brickwork may loosen up or develop
cracks due to unequal expansion or
contraction or both.
 CLAY BLOCK PARTITION WALL
1. Here, the partition wall blocks are
manufactured from clay or
terracotta and the blocks may be
hollow or solid.

2. The hollow clay blocks are

commonly employed for light
partition wall.

3. The thickness of the clay block

partition wall varies between 6 cm
to 15 cm.

4. The construction process of hollow

clay block partition wall is similar to
structural load–bearing

5. Hollow clay block partition walls are

rigid, economical, strong, fire-
resistant, and good heat and sound
insulators.
 GLASS PARTITION WALL GLASS SHEET PARTITION WALL

1. Glass sheet partition wall is constructed by

fixing a sheet of glass in a wooden
framework.

2. In this type of partition wall, the glass sheets

are fixed in a timber framework using timber
beadings or putty.

3. The timber framework consists of a number

of horizontal and vertical posts, suitably
spaced, to divide the entire area into a
number of panels.

4. The panels used in this type of partition walls

can be rectangular or square. They come in
various sizes depending on one’s choice.

5. Glass sheet partition wall is lightweight,

vermin-proof, dampness-proof, and
soundproof.

6. The wired glass, bulletproof glass, and three-

ply glass are examples of strong glass sheets
which are suitable for glass sheet partition
wall construction.
 GLASS PARTITION WALL HOLLOW GLASS PARTITION WALL

1. Hollow glass block partition wall is

constructed from hollow glass blocks. Hollow
glass blocks are translucent glass units which
are lightweight and manufactured in various
thicknesses, shapes, and sizes.

2. The standard size of square hollow glass

blocks, which is widely used, is 14 X 14cm or
19 X 19cm with a thickness of 10cm.

3. In this type of partition wall, the joining

edges are painted internally and sanded
externally to strengthen the bond between
mortar and glass block.

4. The front and back faces of walls are either

decorated or left plain.

5. Block of glass is laid in cement– lime mortar-

fine sand (1:1:4)

6. Metal strip reinforcement used in these glass

block walls are placed at every third or fourth
course for block height up to 15 and
reinforcement is placed at every course if the
block height exceeds 25cm.
CONCRETE PARTITION WALL CAST IN SITU CONCRETE PARTITION WALL

1. The reinforcement in this partition

wall type consists of steel bars or BRC
fabric, placed in the centre of the wall
thickness.

2. Its thickness ranges from 80mm to

100mm

3. It is poured monolithically with

intermediate columns.

4. It is rigid and stable both in vertical

and horizontal directions. But the
framework is costly.

5. The concrete grade used for these

partitions is M15 (1:2:4)

6. It helps in resisting horizontal loads

like earthquake to a great extent.
 CONCRETE PARTITION WALL PRE CAST CONCRETE PARTITION WALL

1. A precast concrete slab partition wall

is constructed from precast
concrete slab units.

2. Precast concrete unit thickness ranges

from 25mm to 40mm.

3. Joints between the precast unit shall

be filled with mortar.

4. The concrete mix grade used is M15

(1:2:4).
 PLASTER SLAB PARTITION WALL
1. In the plaster slab partition wall, the
plaster slab or plasterboard is
prepared from burnt gypsum or
plaster of Paris, mixed with sawdust
or other fibrous material. This is done
to reduce the wall’s weight.

2. Precast units of plaster slab are

prepared in an iron or timber mould
with the size of 1 to 2m long, 30cm
high, and 50 to 100mm thick.

3. Plaster slab partition wall is provided

with suitable grooves to create rigid
joints.

4. Plaster slab surface of this partition

wall may be left smooth or rough and
the formwork is not plastered.
However, the rough surface acts as a
key for the plaster.
 METAL LATH PARTITION WALL
1. A metal lath partition wall is strong,
thin, durable, and considerably fire-
resistant.

2. This partition wall is constructed by

placing 2cm or 2.5cm channels
vertically (called studs) and fixing a
metal lath to it on one side.

3. The plaster is applied to both the

faces of the metal.

4. When there is a need for a hollow

partition, metal lath is fixed to the
channels on both the sides and then
plaster is applied.
 A.C SHEET OR G.I SHEET PARTITION WALL
1. These partition walls types are
constructed from asbestos cement
sheeting or galvanized sheet fixed to
a wooden or steel frame.

2. It is mostly used for work of

temporary nature.

3. Such partition wall is economical,

light and fairly rigid if constructed
properly.
 WOOD-WOOL PARTITION WALL
1. Wood-wool partition wall consists of
long tangled wood fibres, un-
compacted, coated, and bound
together with cement or plaster.

2. It has a rough open surface which

provides an excellent key for the
plaster.

3. It acts as good heat and sound

insulator.
 WOOD OR TIMBER PARTITION WALL
1. The framework of a timber partition
wall consists of a rigid arrangement
of timber which may be covered with
boarding on both sides.

2. Such type of partition wall is not fire-

resistant and the timber forming the
partition is likely to decay or attacked
by white ants.

3. Nowadays, the use of a timber

partition wall is decreasing due to its
high cost.
 PORTABLE PARTITION WALL
A portable partition wall is a mobile and foldable
partition which provides a temporary partition. It
has two full panel end members which provide
support, rigidity, and privacy and ensure noise
reduction. These can be folded and are on
wheels, allowing mobility and ease of storage.
Three common uses of portable partition wall are
1. To divide a space or room quickly, especially
in places where immobile permanent room
dividers may be unavailable or impractical.
2. These are economical and cost-effective for
creating a classroom or meeting room in an
existing space.
3. They are suitable vision divider to conceal
door openings to restrooms, commercial
kitchens, and other backroom areas.
Portable Partitions are commonly used in:
1. Houses, churches and other places of
worship, Temples and funeral homes
2. Conference halls and convention centres
3. Corporate and government offices Hotels and
restaurants
4. Spas, salons, libraries, and schools
 BISON PANEL PARTITION WALL
Bison panel partition walls are fire resistant and offer
acoustic insulation. Further, they have a natural
resistance to weathering, fungus, and termite and
vermin attack. Therefore, this type of partition wall is
an ideal choice for separating areas in residential,
commercial, and industrial complexes and public
buildings. Bison Panels can be used for different
drywall partitions including double skin and single
skin, with steel and timber studs.
Steel stud partition provides high values of fire
resistance and sound insulation. This partition
system can be adopted to achieve up to 4 hours fire
rating by the use of thermal insulation materials.
Recommended thicknesses of this type of partition
wall are 10 mm, 12 mm & 14 mm.
Advantages:
1. Bison panel partition is highly fire-resistant;
fire rating up to 4 hours is possible with
suitable construction arrangement.
2. Good soundproofing.
3. Moisture and weather-resistant.
4. Termite proof.
5. Smooth surface. It doesn’t need putty. Uses
less primer and paint.
6. Economical, durable, and elegant
 PLYWOOD AND FIBERBOARD PARTITION WALL
Plywood can also be used for making
partitions. It is available in 4 feet wide and
5 to 8 feet long sheets that are 1/4 to 3/4
inch thick. It is usually placed vertically
from the floor to the ceiling. When
plywood is correctly placed with flush
joints, the joints need not be concealed.
However, to enhance the wall
appearance, joints may be covered with
mouldings. Plywood is less expensive and
can be covered with paint or covered in
the same way as plastered surfaces.

Some important points to be considered

while using plywood partition walls are:

1. It is lightweight and easy to construct.

2. It is neither soundproof nor fireproof.
3. It is not suitable for damp areas.
 DRYWALL PARTITION WALL
Drywall, also known as gypsum board or
plasterboard is a panel made of gypsum plaster
pressed between two thick sheets of paper. Drywalls
are majorly used to make interior walls and
partitions. Drywall partition system has replaced lath
and plaster today because it is quick to work with.
Installation of Drywall Interior Partition:
Drywall is a wall system consisting of a GI steel frame
encased in gypsum plasterboard. The drywalls are
fastened to each other on either side with self-
drilling drywall screws. For large partitions and walls,
the joints are taped and finished with gypsum-
jointing compounds.
Features of Drywall Interior Partition:
1. Quick installation
2. Dry construction
3. Lightweight and flexible
4. Sound insulators
5. Fire resistant
6. Thermal security
7. Available in all types of finishes
8. Durability
9. Cost-effective