A glass partition quotation may specify the system thickness, glass type and total price. But these details alone may not be enough to confirm what will actually be manufactured.
Profile drawings, hardware specifications and shop drawings help clarify the proposed system. Additional test reports may be necessary, depending on the project requirements.
Technical Documents Needed Before Ordering
The first step is to confirm the actual materials and components included in the supplier’s proposal.
| Document | What to check |
|---|---|
| Aluminum profile drawings | Profile dimensions, wall thickness and internal structure |
| Glass specifications | Glass thickness, type and glazing configuration |
| Door hardware details | Hinges, locks, closers and specified models |
| Shop drawings | Door openings, corners and partition connections |
| Product samples | Profile finishes, joints, seals and door operation |
These documents serve different purposes. For example, two suppliers may both quote a 100 mm double-glazed partition, but use different aluminum profiles or hardware.
A profile cross-section reveals more about the frame construction than the overall system thickness alone. You can learn more about aluminum profiles for office glass partitions, including their construction and finishing options.
Likewise, a hardware schedule helps prevent uncertainty about which components will be supplied.
At the initial quotation stage, preliminary specifications may be sufficient. Final materials and configurations should be agreed before production.
Shop Drawings and Site-Specific Details
Shop drawings should address how the partition fits the actual building, particularly at door openings, corners, T-junctions and ceiling connections.
A partition installed against concrete may require different fixing details from one connected to plasterboard. Ceiling height, structural support and uneven surrounding surfaces can also affect the final design.
These are details worth identifying before manufacturing rather than resolving during installation.
For projects with complex layouts, ask the supplier to provide relevant connection details and explain which site measurements or structural information are still needed.
Product specifications, such as those for Egood’s EGG-100 modular framed glass partition, can serve as a starting point, but project-specific drawings are still needed to confirm the final installation details.
Test Reports Depend on Project Requirements
Not every office glass partition project requires the same certificates or test reports.
In one office project inquiry from France, the client specified:
“All products must comply with European and French standards (CE marking, EN 12600 safety glass, fire classification where required)”
This requires the supplier to review which safety and regulatory requirements apply to the proposed system and what supporting evidence is available.
Another client, sourcing an operable wall system for Australia, stated:
“We are investigating whether your company can provide a technically comparable system achieving a minimum laboratory acoustic rating of Rw 41”
Although this inquiry concerned an operable wall rather than a fixed glass partition, the same principle applies when reviewing performance evidence: the report must be relevant to the product and requirement being assessed.
For acoustic reports, check the rating, tested assembly and whether doors were included. A report for a partition without doors does not automatically establish the performance of a complete room enclosure with doors.
For more context, see our guide to acoustic glass wall systems.
Certificates should also be checked for their scope and applicability, rather than accepted based on the document title alone.
Final Technical Approval Before Manufacturing
Before production, the approved drawings and material specifications should clearly identify the partition being manufactured.
This includes the agreed glazing, aluminum profiles, door hardware, finishes and relevant installation details. Any required performance evidence should also have been reviewed, with outstanding technical questions resolved.
Some final drawings may depend on confirmed site measurements. In such cases, the drawing approval process should be agreed when placing the order.
Discuss Your Project with Egood
Egood supplies office glass partition systems for project-specific requirements.
Share your architectural drawings, partition dimensions, door specifications and any acoustic or safety requirements. Contact Egood to review the proposed configuration and clarify the technical documentation available for your project.