Define the partition’s purpose
A visual divider between desks differs from an enclosure separating rooms. Specify privacy, circulation, lighting and service routes first. Acoustic, fire and fixing-load requirements need appropriate assembly specifications and evidence; timber appearance and partition height alone do not establish those functions.
Compare the design options
Use these options to discuss the configuration that fits the room and its intended use. Review dimensions and details against the actual material and hardware selected in the drawing.
Wooden office partitions — decision worksheet
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| Option | When to consider it | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Low divider | Visual separation while retaining interaction. | Stability, exposed edges and circulation. |
| Open slat divider | Partial separation with light transmission. | Sightlines, spacing and fixing. |
| Full-height partition | An arrangement coordinated with ceiling and services. | Requirements, doors and site interfaces. |
Details to send before quotation
Include clear site photos and any available drawings, then clarify the points below. This makes the quotation scope easier to review and helps identify changes before production approval.
- Provide office layout, circulation and heights.
- Describe privacy needs for each area.
- Identify ceiling, wall, fixing points and services.
- Include formal performance requirements for the project.
Installation and handover checks
Inspect stability, fixing, circulation and lighting. Operate moving parts where present and retain required performance documents for the specified assembly at handover.
| Item | What to clarify |
|---|---|
| Project file | Location, floor, site photos and dimensioned drawings with a revision date. |
| Quotation scope | Identify manufacture, delivery, lifting, installation and work requiring another contractor. |
| Approval | Agree the finish sample, production drawing and item schedule; record changes to price or timing. |
Common questions
Does a wooden partition automatically block sound?
No. Performance depends on the assembly, joints, doors, services and installation. Where required, specify documented performance suited to the project.