The Benefits of Good Acoustics in Healthcare Environments
Schools, colleges and universities that have moveable walls should use the summer break to get them serviced for trouble-free operation when the new term begins.
That’s the advice of Katie Mitchell, Style’s southern service and repair manager, who explains that moveable walls are just like cars, in that they need a regular routine service and health check to ensure their continued smooth operation.
“Moveable walls will have a far greater lifespan if they are regularly serviced and maintained,” said Katie, “and a regular check-up can minimise the chance of any minor issue escalating into a more expensive repair later down the line.
“In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of moveable, folding and sliding walls being installed in educational establishments, the aim being to maximise the use of space by using rooms flexibly.
“However, as schools, colleges and universities are very busy environments the walls can be man-handled and damaged leading to problems opening and closing them, losing their acoustic integrity or other frustrating issues.
“For this reason, most new moveable wall installations are now supported by a service contract, and that is down to a growing appreciation of the importance of routine servicing in protecting the investment.”
As the UK’s leading moveable, folding and sliding wall specialist, Style offers nationwide servicing and repairs of moveable walls through its 4 regional offices.
The service caters for anything from sophisticated, fully automatic acoustic systems through to simple folding walls.
As the exclusive UK partner to Dorma Huppe, Skyfold and SWG, Style is the only manufacturer-approved UK repairer for these walls, however Style can also provide servicing, repair and emergency call outs across all types of operable wall – even ones they haven’t installed.
“There are so many benefits of having a moveable wall serviced,” continues Katie. “These include ensuring its continued smooth operation, compliance with Health and Safety legislation and, for acoustic moveable walls, routine servicing also ensures its acoustic integrity remains intact.
“During any routine inspection, our technicians will ensure that the seals are fully operational, that the panel seals are correctly locked, that all panels are aligned and that the peripheral seals are making proper contact.
“As a result, any early diagnosis of potential issues can be quickly resolved saving money in the long run, and ensuring years of smooth operation.”
For more information or to book a service or repair, please contact your nearest regional Style office
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