METHOD STATEMENT FOR GLASS PARTITION

1. Scope of Work
Below is the method of statement for the installation of glazed partitions or glass office
partitions.
The first section gives the pre-installation requirements, we strongly recommend that all
sections of this document be read thoroughly before site installation commences.
2. Health and Safety Legislation
The relevant Health and Safety legislation must be observed at all times i.e., suitable clothing
and equipment etc.
These installation guidelines have been prepared based on the following site conditions
and assumptions:
 All materials have been checked and there are no shortages.
 Materials are suitably stored to minimize damage.
 The site dimensions are compared with installation drawings.
 The partitions are to be installed on the underside of an existing suspended ceiling
grid.
 To enable the grid to be made good if the partitions are relocated, fixing the main
runner should be avoided.
 All fixings should be positioned on 1200mm or 600mm cross tees.
 To achieve stated levels of performance, it is imperative that the following methods
of installation are followed and that all components supplied with the system are
included in its construction.
 The warranty of the product is void if it is constructed from materials not supplied by
the approved manufacturer or supplier.
 The partitioning system may be installed with various options, giving differing levels
of fire, acoustic and structural performance, each requiring different components
and methods of construction.
 This guide deals with basic construction principles and may not cover all variations.
3. Health and Safety
During the installation, the team will ensure that all necessary health and safety precautions
are taken. The team will wear appropriate PPE, and any hazardous materials or waste will be
disposed of in accordance with relevant regulations. The installation team will also ensure
that any risks to the public are minimized, and any necessary warning signs or barriers will
be put in place.
4. Quality Control
Quality control checks will be carried out at every stage of the installation process to ensure
that the glazed partitions are installed to the highest standard. The installation team will
check that all measure

5. Setting out Procedure

 Mark the intended partition layout on the suspended ceiling using a chalk line, (avoid
excessive chalk lines which will not be covered by the finished partitions or remove
the relevant ceiling tiles.)
 Transfer the layout to the floor and wall abutments using a plumb line.
  Where the layout shows door modules adjacent to three-way junctions and corner
posts, it is recommended that a small board infill (200mm wide) is fitted into the
junction post behind the door, this will allow the door to fully open through 90
degrees.
 If the door frames are fitted directly into the three-way or corner posts it is important
to fix a floor-mounted door stop to restrain the door and prevent the furniture from
damaging the board (or glass) behind the door when in the fully open position.
 The door stop should not be positioned too close to the base of the door frame as
continued use will exert undue stress on the hinge fixings. Position the door and stop
further back towards the leading edge of the leaf.
Board Decoration Method
Always ensure that a suitable width wall covering is selected and it is applied with the
manufacturer's recommended adhesive.
There are three options when considering decorating the partition boards:
Factory Decorated
Boards can be supplied with wall covering factory laminated ready for cutting and
installation on site.
To avoid damage to the pre-decorated face of the boards, care should be taken when
offloading and moving these boards to the working area.
Pre- Decorated On-site
 To minimize waste, boards should be cut to size before decorating, and laid flat
ensuring that they are supported at both ends on suitable benches or staging.
 Using board lengths as a guide, cut the wall covering to length leaving approximately
50mm over at each end.
 Thoroughly stir the adhesive and apply evenly to the wall covering using a lamb’s
wool roller, making sure that the entire surface of the paper is covered.
 Apply the wall covering to the board and smooth out the paper using a clean spatula.
Work from the center of the board outwards to remove all traces of air bubbles or
excess adhesive.
 Using a clean sharp knife blade, trim off excess wall covering flush with the board
ends and long edges.
 Any surplus adhesive should be removed immediately with a soft cloth and clean
warm water.
 Decorated boards should be laid flat, stacked face to face, and allowed to rest
overnight before fitting.
Decorated In Position
 This method calls for the wall covering to be applied to the boards in the upright
position with the boards already fixed to the partition and should be carried out
before the skirting and aluminum cover trims are fitted.
 Cut wall covering to the required “drop” leaving approximately 50mm over at each
end.
 Lay the wall covering pattern side down on a clean table and apply the adhesive
evenly with the roller to the entire area of the paper.
 Loosely fold the paper over to roughly cover ¾ of its length, then fold the remaining
¼ in from the opposite end.
 Set the paper aside and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  Peel back top a ¼ of the paper and slide it into position at the top of the board. Once
aligned peel back the remainder and allow to hang loosely.
 Smooth the paper out with a clean spatula, working outwards from the center of the
board towards the edges.
 Working with a sharp knife blade and a clean straight edge, cut the wall covering
tightly into the edges of galvanized clamp section and head channel. Trim the bottom
edge of the paper to below the height of the skirting.
 Remove any surplus adhesive immediately with a soft cloth and clean warm water.
 When estimating vinyl usage it is advisable to allow a suitable wastage factor.
6. Installation of Head Channels & Base Sections
 Before commencing installation of the partition, consideration should be given to the
layout of the various head channel configurations.
 Aluminum radius profile junction posts must be fitted to the underside of the ceiling
with the head channel square cut and fitted up to either side of the post
 Use an off-cut corner post to assist in the setting out of the head channel and corner
junction detail along with the pre-cut steel template.
 Radius junction posts should be cut to match the floor-to-ceiling height and fixed to
the head channel using steel brackets fitted to both faces. Where this is not possible
a piece of softwood may be positioned behind the ceiling tile to provide a housing for
the fixing.
 Select a length of steelhead channel.
 Where two lengths of head section meet they should be secured together with the
use of the Splice plate. The Splice Plate fits inside the head channel and sits onto the
Dutch folds inside the section. The plate is then screw-fixed to the channel using a
self-tapping screw.
 Using a self-tapping screw, fix the head channel assembly to the suspended ceiling,
taking care to avoid fixing through the main runner; position fixings into the cross
tees.
 Transfer the layout of the partition from the ceiling to the floor using a plumb line.
Measure 12.5mm in from the transferred mark and using a chalk line, mark a line on
the floor to which the base section is to be aligned.
 Place a length of aluminum base section on the line on the floor. Taking care not to
dislodge the floor track from the position, fix the track to the floor using a fixing
suited to the site conditions.
 Where the base section meets an abutment, deduct 8mm from the overall length to
allow for the dovetail in the abutment post to be visible. This ensures that the
abutment trims can be fitted from the underside of the head channel to the floor.
 Similarly at door frames the upright trim must run from the underside of the head
channel to the floor. To allow the dovetail to be visible the setting out dimension
between each base section should be the door width + 72mm on single doors and
75mm on double and hospital doors.
7. Junction Posts Installation
90 and 135 Degree Posts
 Aluminum radius profile junction posts must always be fitted to the underside of the
ceiling with the head channel square cut and fitted up to either side of the post.
 Before fitting the post, the head channel should be fitted to the ceiling grid at right
angles to it.
  Setting out is achieved by using a small off-cut of the corner profile fitted with both
internal and external trims; this allows the head channel to be square cut.
 Junction posts are fixed to the ceiling channel using steel brackets fitted to both faces
and may be located into the pre-cut steel template, and secured using a suitable self-
tapping screw.
 Transom brackets are inserted into the bottom of the section and screw-fixed to
secure the profile to the base section in the same manner.
 When measuring the main sections for cutting deduct 30mm from the floor to ceiling
height. This is required so that the fixed ‘stud’ legs in the profile sit onto the internal
ledges within the base and there is sufficient room for the brackets to be located
inside the head channel.
 When measuring both internal and external trim sections for cutting, both profiles
should be fitted from the underside of the ceiling to the fixed floor level.

Three Way Posts

 Three-way junctions are formed using the aluminum post section. When fitting the
head channel, the internal face of the section along the front run needs to be cut and
bent up inside the partition at the junction so that the post can sit in the correct
position.
 When measuring the main sections for cutting deduct 30mm from the floor to ceiling
height. This is required so that the fixed ‘stud’ legs in the profile sit onto the internal
ledges within the base and there is sufficient room for the brackets to be located
inside the head channel.
 Three-way posts are fixed to the ceiling channel using steel brackets fitted to all faces
of the post and secured using a suitable self-tapping screw. Transom brackets are
inserted into the bottom of the section and screw-fixed to secure the profile to the
base section in the same manner.
 When measuring both internal and external trim sections for cutting, both profiles
should be fitted from the underside of the ceiling to the fixed floor level.
8. Abutments Installation Method
 Glazed and solid wall abutments are formed using aluminum sections.
 The main abutment section is positioned inside the head channel and may either sit
inside the base section or be positioned above it.
 If fitting the abutment before the base section measure the main section and deduct
30mm from the floor-to-ceiling height.
 Offer the section up inside the head channel, and ensure that the section is plumb
and secure to the wall using a suitable fixing, leaving a minimum 10mm gap at the
base.
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 When using this method trim sections are fitted from the underside of the head
channel to the fixed floor level.
 If fitting the abutment after the base section measure the main section and deduct
70mm from the floor-to-ceiling height.
 Offer the section up inside the head channel, and ensure that the section is plumb
and secure to the wall using a suitable fixing.
 When using this method trim sections are fitted from the underside of the head
channel to the top of the skirting.
 Once the glazed or solid panel has been placed in the partition, take the length of the
trim section and measure the profile based on the above methods of construction.
 The trim is secured within the main section with the use of steel trim clips.
 Clips should be fitted at either end of the trim and 300mm centers in between.
 Once the clips are attached offer the stalk of the trim into the mouth of the dovetail
within the mains section and hammer home using a rubber mallet or other suitable
implement.
 If a door frame is attached directly to the main section then the timber packer should
be screw-fixed to it to ensure that the frame section sits in the correct position.
9. Solid Module Construction (Non-Fire Rated)
 Installation of solid full-height panels will normally commence at corner posts/door
frames and work back towards wall abutments where any trimmed boards are
located.
 Set out the partition, fix the head channel, and locate the floor track as previously
described.
 Cut a length of galvanized stud section to length.
 Place a steelhead bracket into the open end of the stud and locate it into the head
section.
 Taking care not to catch the outer edges of the head channel, push the bracket up
into the head channel until it locates on the Dutch folds inside of the section; locate
it into the base section and pull down until the base of the stud sits securely within
the profile.
 Position the stud at rough 600mm centers.
 The basic framework is now ready to receive the boards.
 Before fitting the boards consideration should be given to the various options for
decorating the panels.
 Measure the floor-to-ceiling height and deduct 70mm Cut the boards to this
dimension and starting at a junction or abutment, offer the first board into the head
channel.
 If the board has been pre-decorated care should be taken to avoid damage to the
wall covering. Should the location of the board prove difficult, a surform should be
used to reduce the thickness of the board along the top inside face.
 When positioned correctly the long edge of the board should be positioned to the
side of the dovetail in the center of the stud.
 Repeat the procedure for the board in the adjacent module.
 The boards should now be secured within the partition using a PVC or aluminum
push-fit ‘T’ Trim.
 Where the board is decorated a bead of adhesive or mastic may be applied to the
centre stud before the positioning of the board.
 Cut the trim to size having measured the distance between the head channel and the
top of the skirting.
 This dimension should be a floor-to-ceiling height of less than 115mm.
 If using the PVC trim section offer the legs of the trim into the dovetail of the studs
between the board edges.
 Once the trim is in position pull the section towards you and gradually feed into the
stud in a downward motion.
 If using the aluminum trim section attach steel clips to the stalk of the profile.
 Clips should be fitted at either end of the trim and 300mm centers in between.
 Once the clips are attached offer the stalk of the trim into the mouth of the dovetail
at the top of the stud and hammer home using a rubber mallet or other suitable
implement.
 Ensure that cut-down panels at the end of the partition run are measured to fit
inside the wall abutment assembly, fitting the board and abutment trim as previously
described.
 Before boarding the other side of the partition, any insulation required should be
fitted inside the partition cavity.
 Insulation is generally wedged between the upright studs.
 Consideration must be given at this stage to any services that have to be routed
inside the partition cavity.
 These must be located before the partition is “closed” by the boarding of the
remaining side of the partition.
10. Solid Module Construction (30 Minute Fire Rated)
 Installation of solid full-height panels will normally commence at corner posts/door
frames and work back towards wall abutments where any trimmed boards are
located.
 Set out the partition, fix the head channel, and locate the floor track as previously
described.
 Cut a length of galvanized stud section to length.
 Place a steelhead bracket into the open end of the stud and locate it into the head
section.
 Taking care not to catch the outer edges of the head channel push the bracket up
into the head channel until it locates on the Dutch folds inside of the section; locate
into the base section and pull down until the base of the stud sits securely within the
profile.
 Position the stud at roughly 600mm centers.
 The basic framework is now ready to receive the boards.
 Before fitting the boards consideration should be given to the various options for
decorating the panels.
 Measure the floor-to-ceiling height and deduct 70mm.
 Cut the first negative edge board to this dimension and attach board edge clips to
one long edge.
 Clips should be positioned at the top and bottom of the board and 300mm canters in
between.
 Care should be taken to ensure that each clip fits tightly to the back of the board.
 Starting at a junction or abutment, offer the first board into the head channel.
 If the board has been pre-decorated care should be taken to avoid damage to the
wall covering.
 Should the location of the board prove difficult, a surform should be used to reduce
the thickness of the board slightly along the top inside face.
 When positioned correctly the clips on the long edge of the board should be
positioned to the side of the dovetail in the center of the stud.
 Repeat the procedure for the board in the adjacent module attaching clips to both
long edges.
 The boards should now be secured within the partition using the aluminum push-fit
Omega Trim.
 Cut the trim to size having measured the distance between the head channel and the
top of the skirting.
 This dimension should be a floor-to-ceiling height of less than 115mm.
 Attach steel clips to the stalk of the profile.
 Clips should be fitted at either end of the trim and 300mm canters in between.
 Once the clips are attached offer the stalk of the trim into the mouth of the dovetail
at the top of the stud and hammer home using a rubber mallet or other suitable
implement.
 Ensure that cut-down panels at the end of the partition run are measured to fit
inside the wall abutment assembly, fitting the abutment trim as previously described.
 Before boarding the other side of the partition, insulation should be fitted inside the
partition cavity.
 Insulation is generally wedged between the upright studs.
 Consideration must be given at this stage to any services that have to be routed
inside the partition cavity.
 These must be located before the partition is “closed” by the boarding of the
remaining side of the partition.
11. Half-Glazed Construction Method
 Set out the partition, fix the head channel, and locate the floor track as previously
described.
 Position boxed studs at 1200 mm centers where glazing is required.
 Mark the height of the glazing transom on the studs.
 Position a pre-cut steel transom at the required height between the upright studs,
check for level, and fix it in position using 13mm wafer head TEK screws or pop rivets.
 Continue this process throughout the length of the glazed run.
 Intermediate studs can now be cut to the required length and fitted between the
base section and the underside of the pre-cut transom section using a transom
bracket.
 If glazed frames need to be assembled on-site then rest the glass panel on a suitable
table or bench
 Take the aluminum horizontal glazing section and slide the rigid gasket into the
profile.
 Offer the section onto the glass at the top and bottom of the panel.
 Take the steel vertical section and alight the holes at either end with the screw ports
in the horizontal sections.
 Using the screws provided with the frame pack screw the horizontal and vertical
sections together to enclose the glass pane.
 Take the wedge gasket and cut a length slightly longer than the length of the upright.
 Feed the gasket into the inside face of the panel so that the glass sits tightly against
the outer edge.
 If the gasket is cold and difficult to fit, it can be soaked in warm soapy water to ease
application.
 Once completed, thoroughly clean the inside face of the panel using a suitable glass
cleaner and store it on one side.
 Attach glass suckers to the face of the assembled glazed panel and lift it into the head
channel and drop gently onto the top of the transom.
 Before the fitting of the solid panel beneath the frame secure temporarily using a
small off-cut of trim section.
 The plasterboard panel beneath the glazing can now be cut to size and secured to
the framework in the same manner as for solid panel construction, taking care that
the top edge of the board is cut to the underside of the dovetail in the transom.
 Repeat the above procedure for adjacent modules, attach the skirting to the base
section, and then cover the upright joints using the same procedure as described for
solid module construction.
 Once the upright joints are covered fit trims to the horizontal joints beneath the
glazed frame.
 If the plasterboard panels are to receive wall covering it is advisable to decorate the
panels before the cover trims and skirting are fitted.
 Mostly glazing is inherently fire rated with the use of fire-rated glass instead of
standard safety glass the only change that is required to achieve a 30-minute fire
rating.
 Follow the procedure for solid panels in the same way as described for fire-rated
solid module construction.
12. Solid / Glazed Construction
 Set out the partition, fix the head channel, and locate the floor track as previously
described.
 Position a pre-cut steel transom at the required height for the bottom transom
between the upright studs, check for level, and fix it in position using 13mm wafer
head TEK screws or pop rivets.
 Continue this process throughout the length of the glazed run.
 Position a pre-cut steel transom at the required height for the top transom between
the upright studs, this normally runs in line with the door head transom.
 Check for level and fix in position using 13mm wafer head screws or pop rivets.
 Continue this process throughout the length of the glazed run.
 Intermediate studs can now be cut to the required length and fitted between the
base section and the underside of the pre-cut transom section using a transom
bracket.
 A further intermediate stud is also positioned between the top transom and the head
channel using both a head bracket and a transom bracket.
 Take a length of steel ‘top hat’ section and cut lengths to fit either side of the
intermediate stud.
 Place the section over the top of the horizontal transom to create a ledge for the
solid panel to sit on.
 If glazed frames need to be assembled on site then rest the glass panel on a suitable
table or bench.
 Take the aluminum horizontal glazing section and slide the rigid gasket into the
profile.
 Offer the section onto the glass at the top and bottom of the panel.
 Take the steel vertical section and alight the holes at either end with the screw ports
in the horizontal sections.
 Using the screws provided with the frame pack screw the horizontal and vertical
sections together to enclose the glass pane.
 Take the wedge gasket and cut a length slightly longer than the length of the upright.
 Feed the gasket into the inside face of the panel so that the glass sits tightly against
the outer edge.
 If the gasket is cold and difficult to fit, it can be soaked in warm soapy water to ease
application.
 Once completed, thoroughly clean the inside face of the panel using a suitable glass
cleaner and store it on one side.
 Attach glass suckers to the face of the assembled glazed panel and lift it into the
aperture created in the framework.
 Secure the frame temporarily using a small off-cut of the trim section on the vertical
edges of the frame.
 The plasterboard panel above and beneath the glazing can now be cut to size and
secured to the framework in the same manner as for solid panel construction, taking
care that the top edge of the lower board is cut to the underside of the dovetail in
the transom.
 Repeat the above procedure for adjacent modules, attach the skirting to the base
section, and then cover the upright joints using the same procedure as described for
solid module construction.
 Once the upright joints are covered fit trims to the horizontal joints above and
beneath the glazed frame.
 If the plasterboard panels are to receive wall covering it is advisable to decorate the
panels before fitting into the partition.
13. Full Height Glazed Construction
 Set out the partition, fix the head channel, and locate the floor track as previously
described.
 Position boxed studs at 1200mm centers where glazing is required.
 Take two small offcuts of the stud section and place them in the base section
approximately 200mm from the vertical studs on both sides of the module.
 Secure in place by fixing through the face of the base section.
 This ensures that the base section does not splay when glazed modules are fitted into
the partition.
 If glazed frames need to be assembled on site then rest the glass panel on a suitable
table or bench.
 Take the aluminum horizontal glazing section and slide the rigid gasket into the
profile.
 Offer the section onto the glass at the top and bottom of the panel.
 Take the steel vertical section and alight the holes at either end with the screw ports
in the horizontal sections.
 Using the screws provided with the frame pack screw the horizontal and vertical
sections together to enclose the glass pane.
 Take the wedge gasket and cut a length slightly longer than the length of the upright.
 Feed the gasket into the inside face of the panel so that the glass sits tightly against
the outer edge.
 If the gasket is cold and difficult to fit, it can be soaked in warm soapy water to ease
application.
 Once completed, thoroughly clean the inside face of the panel using a suitable glass
cleaner and store it on one side.
 Attach glass suckers to the face of the assembled glazed panel and lift the panel into
the head channel and then lower gently onto the top of the base section.
 Repeat the above procedure for adjacent modules, attach the skirting to the base
section, and then cover the upright joints using the same procedure as described for
solid module construction.
14. Door Frame Installation Procedure
 Frame packs are supplied in a “universal” form i.e. they can be cut on-site for either
right or left handing. Door frames should always be fitted between door studs that
include a softwood stud infill.
 Take one of the studs and slide the timber insert out of the profile.
 Mark the stud with the position of the lockbox, slide the channel insert out, and cut
appropriately.
 Take the timber insert and repeat the process sliding the insert back into the stud
once completed also leaving a gap of 50mm at the top of the section to allow for the
fitting of the head channel bracket.
 Insert steel head brackets into the top of the studs and position them within the
partition.
 Using the pre-notched steel transom supplied with the door frame set the distance
between the studs at either side of the door opening.
 Fix the studs at the partition head.
 Ensure that both studs are plumb in both planes and fix to the base on one side of
the partition.
 Mark the position of the second stud but do not fix it at this stage.
 To determine the height of the bottom edge of the steel transom and allow a 6mm
gap beneath the door, add 18mm to the height of the door.
 Measure from floor level and mark the height on the door stud. (Where unusually
thick floor coverings are encountered the 6mm gap should be increased accordingly).
 Door frame legs are supplied mitered at both ends and 50mm oversize and are
trimmed to suit once the handing of the frame has been decided.
 The frame is manufactured to allow for a 3.0mm gap around the edge of the door so
the door leg should be cut to provide a clear opening allowing for the door height,
plus the 3.0mm gap at the head and a 6mm gap at the base. E.g. 1981 + 3.0 + 6.0 =
1990mm.
 The distance is used to measure from the inside of the miter.
 Cut the frame legs to size and put them to one side.
 Taking the pre-cut door head and using a hammer, tap the aluminum miter cleats
into the center of the frame section ensuring that the inside of the cleat does not
bite into the face of the miter.
 Offer the door head up into the underside of the opening and lever into position.
 Taking the appropriate door leg to match the handing, position the section in line
with the cleat and the cleat housing and join the miters.
 Repeat the operation for the leg on the opposite side of the frame.
 Once completed secure the miters by screwing the frame together using the fixings
provided.
 Move the loose stud to one side and place the frame in the partition.
 Replace the stud and fix it securely into the base section.
 Once in position fix the frame into the partition through the pre-drilled holes in the
rebate behind the frame stop, using 38mm x N 8 countersunk self-tapping screws.
 To avoid damage to the frame it is recommended that an extended bit be used whilst
fitting the screws.
 Screw the hinges and lock the box to the frame.
 Using the fixed hinges as a guide, mark the position on the edge of the door and cut
out the lipping as required.
 Fix the steel transom above the door frame through the face of the bracket using a
12mm wafer head self-drill or self-tapping screw.
 If the module is to be solid above the door then cut and fit the steel ‘top hat’ section
and fit the solid panel as previously described.
 If the panel above is to be glazed then follow the half-glazed construction procedure.
 Using the center line of the lockbox as a guide, mark the position of the lock and
furniture and fit it to the door.
 Once all of the above is complete, fit the door seal into the rebate of the frame
ensuring that the flexible fin sits to the outer edge of the door stop facing the center
of the door.