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Different Wall Systems

Different wall systems play a crucial role in selecting and installing doors, particularly in commercial and industrial settings.
2024-09-08
1 min read
An office space wall with a door and sidelight

It is of particular importance in commercial and industrial settings to consider the wall system your door set in being installed into. Regardless of your wall, Spence Doors has a solution for you.

Doors for masonry walls often require robust frame anchoring systems to ensure stability. Fire-rated doors are particularly well-suited for masonry walls, as the combination enhances fire protection.

Doors for plasterboard or drywall systems typically need specialised frames and anchoring methods to distribute the door's weight effectively and prevent damage to the wall.

Steel stud walls are primarily used in commercial construction due to their strength and fire resistance. Doors for these walls often require reinforced frames and specific installation techniques to ensure proper load distribution and long-term stability.

Glass partition walls require doors that complement their aesthetic while maintaining functionality. Frameless glass doors or minimalist aluminium-framed doors are often chosen to match glass wall systems.

Prefabricated wall panels require doors that can be easily integrated during manufacturing and withstand transportation and assembly stresses.

Concrete tilt-up walls, common in industrial and large commercial buildings, require doors with robust frames and anchoring systems capable of withstanding the substantial loads these walls can impose.

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