Buildipedia Staff

Buildipedia Staff

The Buildipedia research and writing staff consists of dozens of experienced professionals from many sectors of the industry, including architects, designers, contractors, and engineers.

Storage Specialties

Mon, Aug 17, 2009

This topic includes information related to storage specialties installed during construction.  Storage specialties are installed in a variety of applications where permanent or temporary storage is needed.   Lockers, postal and general storage provide secure locations for the delivery or storage of items and materials.  Wardrobe and closet storage provide organization systems for residential closet systems.

Fireplaces and Stoves

Mon, Aug 17, 2009

This topic includes information related to fireplaces and stoves installed during construction.  Fireplaces and stoves are architectural features that are used for heating a space or cooking.  Commonly installed in a variety of applications, specifically residential as the center piece of a room.  They can be constructed for the burning of wood logs or manufactured for the appearance of a natural fire.  Fireplaces and stoves incorporate a flue, damper and chimney to exhaust smoke to the exterior.

Accordion Folding Partitions

Mon, Aug 17, 2009

This topic includes information related to accordion folding partitions installed during construction.  Accordion folding partitions are used to optimize facility space by dividing a room into appropriate space for specific functions.  Partitions moderate noise transmission between spaces.  Accordion folding partitions are operated manually or motorized along ceiling and/or floor tracks.

Folding Gates

Mon, Aug 17, 2009

This topic includes information related to folding gates installed during construction.  Folding gates are used to provide security near receiving doors, hallways and entrances of manufacturing, warehouse and distribution facilities.  Gates are commonly manufactured from metal materials that fold or compact to allow entry to persons or a vehicle.

Partitions

Mon, Aug 17, 2009

This topic includes information related to partitions installed during construction.  Partitions are privacy screens used within public restrooms that shield urinals.  Partitions are metal, plastic laminate clad, plastic, particleboard or stone manufactured products.