Configuration & Design
The Anatomy of a Portafab
Modular Office
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The solid construction and
quality components found in every PortaFab building are indicated in this
drawing of a standard 4-wall unit with 3" thick walls. Most components are
interchangeable with any PortaFab model and a number of customized options are
available.
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Doors
Standard units are available with either 3070 - 20 gauge steel doors or 6070
double door assemblies. The drawing shows a 3070 with optional glazing (1/4"
clear tempered safety glass). Standard options include door closers, aluminum
thresholds, locksets, louvers, and kickplates. |
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Acoustical Lay-in Ceiling
Prepainted metal grid with lay-in acoustical ceiling tiles made from
noncombustible white fissured mineral board. |
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Steel Floor Track
Sturdy steel channels hold wall panels securely in place and are included with
every modular office. |
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Cornice Mold
Sturdy anodized aluminum construction, either anodized or painted, provides
handsome finished appearance. |
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Exhaust Fan
Powerful exhaust fans can be included with any office. |
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Corner Posts
Part of the framing system and included with every office. |
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Fixed Windows
Standard windows are either 4' or 2' in width and 3' tall with 1/4" clear
tempered safety glass. Sliding windows and other sizes are also available. |
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Climate Control Unit
Standard units can be ordered with walls prepped with a factory installed cutout
for mounted HVAC or AC units (also available). |
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Duplex Receptacle
Receptacles can be mounted in any wiring stud and are part of the standard
electrical package that includes:
- Duplex outlets
- Wall switch
- Circuit breaker box
- Handy boxes and conduit
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Corrugated Steel Dust Cover
22 gauge ribbed steel decking painted and cut to length is standard for all
units. |
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Fire & Sound Panels
Standard Fire & Sound panels are 3" thick and feature an insulating polystyrene
core with a 1/2" thick vinyl gypsum surface bonded to each side. Available in
gray, champagne, or white. |
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Wiring Studs
Part of all framing systems, studs permit the installation of electrical service
vertically and accept standard electrical boxes. Complete modular wiring systems
are also available. |
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2' x 4' Light Fixture
4-lamp light fixture with acrylic lens. (Bulbs not included.) |
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Standard Thermal Panels
Standard wall panels are 3" thick and feature 1/8" thick vinyl hardboard bonded
to an insulating polystyrene core. Available in gray, champagne, or white. |
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Brown Vinyl Base
Screw-on type base is easily removable with no exposed screws or fasteners.
Included with all modular offices. |
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More information on how to configure the main components of a modular office:
Framing Systems
The first step in configuring a modular office is to identify the best framing
system for your application. The OmniFlex Plus system is ideal for most
applications as it combines an attractive appearance with a high level of
functionality, but PortaFab offers a number of different systems specific
applications.
Wall Panels
Once a framing system has been identified, the next step is to determine what
type of wall panels you want for the office or enclosure. PortaFab's line of
Fire & Sound panels are ideal for the majority of inplant office and enclosure
applications because they meet most building codes and provide excellent sound
reduction and thermal insulation. Hardboard panels, steel, and fiberglass panels
are also available and there are a number of different finishes and core options
within each line.
Roof & Ceiling Systems
Most offices will utilize a 22 gauge corrugated "B" deck painted and cut to
length that supports a drop ceiling of 2' x 4' mineral fiber board ceiling tiles
on a white steel grid system. Optional ceiling tiles, insulation, and support
beams are available as required by the application.
Doors
With the structure in place, one can turn to specifying the type of door they
need and how many entrances are needed. Standard doors are 20 gauge 3070 and
6070 models with or without glass. Stock options include door closers, aluminum
thresholds, knob or lever locksets, door louvers, and kickplates. Of course,
offices and enclosures can be outfitted with everything from aluminum storefront
models to impact or roll up doors.
Windows
Most offices can then be outfitted with our standard 1/4" thick tempered safety
glass windows in either 4' or 2' widths and 3' heights. Utilizing 6' tall
windows has also proven to be popular for team and meeting rooms and we also
offer sliding windows and a variety of glazing options.
Electrical & Lighting
With PortaFab's modular wiring package, your inplant office will be outfitted
with everything it needs for simple installation. You will need an electrician
to bring power to the circuit breaker box and make the conversion from hardwire
to modular loop, but otherwise the set up is easy. Simply specify the number of
outlets, switches, and lights that you need and we'll do the rest.
Climate Control
To complete your office or enclosure, we offer a variety of HVAC units, air
conditioning units, and baseboard heaters. Wall panels can be modified before
shipment to include a framed opening for these units.
Summary
The following steps outline the design considerations that go into a typical
modular office or enclosure. Customized solutions, however, can be created to
meet all types of requirements. From offices built on forkliftable bases to
those suspended on a second story mezzanine, PortaFab can create a solution for
your needs.
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