Demountable Glass Partitions, UK-Wide
A demountable glass partition is designed to come down, move, and go back up as a layout changes — unlike a stud or drywall partition, which is built into the structure and removed by demolition. Weldholm's WH-80 OFFICE and WH-45 systems are both built this way, adapting to a reconfigured office layout without a full rebuild.
Fixed vs. demountable partitioning
| Aspect | Fixed (stud / drywall) | Demountable (WH-80 OFFICE, WH-45) |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Built into the structure | Modular, gasket-mounted glazing |
| Changing the layout | Demolition and rebuild | Reconfigured without a full rebuild |
| Reuse | Not reusable | Designed to be moved |
Where demountable partitioning gets specified
Anywhere the floor plan is expected to change:
- Flexible/coworking operators who expect to relayout between tenancies
- Growing companies that don't want a full rebuild every time headcount changes
- Landlords fitting out a floor speculatively, ahead of a specific tenant's layout
- Any fit-out where the floor plan is expected to change before the lease ends
Built to be reconfigured, not just installed
WH-80 OFFICE takes transparent or obscure infill and can incorporate internal louvers, with room inside the wall for electrical runs and standard power sockets — the same construction adapts to reconfigured office layouts without a full rebuild, and on-site execution stays simple even as the floor plan changes around it. WH-45 uses continuously mounted glazing gaskets with no corner cutting required, so panels come apart and go back together as a modular system rather than a one-off fixed installation.
Specification
WH-80 OFFICE
- Wall depth
- 80mm or 92mm
- Angle range
- 90°–180°
- Cable / power routing
- Routed inside the wall; standard socket installation supported
- Maximum development height
- 5.5m
- Door pairing
- WH-45 or WH-45 OFFICE doors
WH-45 / WH-45 OFFICE
- Design depth
- 45mm
- Infill range
- 2–25mm, with dedicated 8, 10, and 12mm tempered glass options
- Glazing gaskets
- Continuously mounted, no corner cutting required
- Configurations
- Partition walls, windows, doors (manual & automatic sliding, swing, vestibules)
Reconfigurability across the range
| System | Reconfiguration | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| WH-80 OFFICE | Adapts to reconfigured layouts without a full rebuild | Acoustic privacy |
| WH-45 / WH-45 OFFICE | Modular, gasket-mounted glazing | Lightweight internal division, hinged/sliding doors |
| WH-EXPO | Not the primary spec | Open, flexible dividing |
| WH-78EI | Not the primary spec | Fire compartmentation with clear sightlines |
Demountable partitioning, asked and answered
What makes a glass partition "demountable"?
It's built to be taken down, moved, and reinstalled as a layout changes, rather than fixed into the structure like a stud or drywall partition. WH-80 OFFICE and WH-45 are both built this way.
Can WH-80 OFFICE be reconfigured without a full rebuild?
Yes — the same construction adapts to a reconfigured office layout without a full rebuild, and on-site execution stays simple even as the floor plan changes.
Does moving a demountable partition mean losing power sockets or cable routing?
No — WH-80 OFFICE routes cables and standard power sockets inside the wall cavity, and that routing moves with the wall when the layout changes.
Is WH-45 installed as one fixed piece, or can it be reconfigured too?
WH-45 uses continuously mounted glazing gaskets with no corner cutting required, so it's installed as a modular system rather than a single fixed piece.