As Corporate and Educational Rates of change continue to accelerate, facility managers need interior offices and classrooms that remain flexible, while still offering personnel and student privacy. For optimum productivity, demountable wall systems ideally can accommodate change over the weekend without adding to the area landfill. Fortunately, today's wall systems are flexible, affordable, high performing and environmentally correct alternatives to fixed drywall construction in schools, offices, laboratories and medical centers across the country.
Unlike drywall construction, movable wall systems do not require taping, joint treatment, painting, field application of wall coverings nor do they create dust and residue associated with on site construction. Movable wall systems are available in a variety of finishes including vinly, fabric, and custom laminates. Wall systems are installed over existing floor coverings and provide closure to the ceiling. Full glazed panels,vision windows and a complete selection of doors are all available.
When the need to alter office or classroom size arises, facility managers, using conventional construction, are faced with the need to relocate workers or students for substantial periods of time. Relocation is not only inconvenient, disruptive and time consuming, it is also an unnecessary budget expenditure.
Though their initial cost is higher than drywall construction, when the speed and ease of installation and relocation are considered, relocatable wall systems cost far less than their fixed wall counterparts. Another advantage of movable wall systems is how they positively affect the ledger sheet. Under the modified accelerated cost recover systems (ACRS) available for depreciation, relocatable walls are considered in the furniture and fixture category, so they can be depreciated over just seven years. Fixed walls, however, are depreciated over 31.5 years. The best part is that you maintain ownership of the walls, not your landlord.
| Saturn Wall System | Conventional Construction |
|---|---|
| Saturn Wall 4 3/4" with Vinyl finish | Typical 4 3/4" Drywall Construction |
| $75.00 per lineal foot. | $40.00 per lineal foot |
| $10.00 Tear down and move | $30.00 Tear down and landfill fees |
| $15.00 Install | $40.00 Rebuild |
| $100.00 Total after initial install & first move | $110.00 Total after initial install & first move |
| $25.00 Tear down, move & install | $70.00 Tear down and landfill fees |
| $125.00 Total after 2nd move | $180.00 Total after 2nd move |
| $25.00 Tear down, move & install | $70.00 Tear down and landfill fees |
| $150.00 Total after 3rd move | $250.00 Total after 3rd move |
| Total Cost Differential After 3 Relocation's is $100.00 per lineal foot. | |