The Benefits of Movable Walls

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Movable walls are becoming a more popular option in corporate setting, as business owners realize they are not only friendly to the environment but aesthetically pleasing as well. Most importantly, in an economy that is uncertain at best, they can save a great deal of money. There are plenty of other benefits too, including all of the following. operable wall

Keeping Drywall out of the Landfill

Using modular construction in an 18,000 square foot build out can keep nearly 3,000 pounds of drywall out of a landfill. They are 100% reusable, reducing much of the waste that is associated with future reconfigurations of office space. Drywall waste is one of the leading contributors to landfills, with most of that coming from demolition. Modular walls are typically made of as much as 65 percent recycled material, and nearly all of their material can be reused or recycled.

Because they are cleaner than drywall, they provide better indoor air quality for workers and keep dangerous chemicals out of the air. Drywall consists of a sheet of gypsum that is covered by paper on both sides. When it is put into a landfill, over time it may produce hydrogen sulfide gas. This gas, which emits an odor similar to that of rotten eggs, is toxic at high concentrations. There are several landfills in Canada that will not even accept drywall.

Good for Tenants and Landlords

When it comes to office space, tenants and landlords have two distinctly different points of view. Tenants know they will very likely move within three to five years so they are more concerned with aesthetics than durability. Landlords want flexible, long-lasting space. They know that future tenants won't want the same configuration. operable wall malaysia

With drywall, space needs to be gutted and rebuilt on a regular basis. Movable walls eliminate that problem, and they have the added benefit of allowing landlords to personalize space. A conference room can be reconfigured, if necessary, in just a few hours.