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When a Demountable System Makes Commercial Sense
When demountable glass partitions are worth the extra cost: lease length, layout changes, dilapidations, reuse and sustainability.
Key takeaways
- Demountable systems cost more upfront.
- They pay back when layouts change or partitions move with you.
- They can simplify dilapidations at lease end.
- They support reuse and sustainability goals.
Questions to ask
Our frameless and demountable hub explains the systems; this guide helps you decide.
- How long is the lease and is there a break clause?
- Is headcount likely to change significantly?
- Will you move to another building?
- What are your dilapidations obligations?
- Do you have sustainability targets for fit-out waste?
Where demountable pays back
Demountable systems pay back if the layout is reconfigured once or twice during a lease, or if partitions are reused in the next office. They can also reduce strip-out cost and waste at lease end. See demountable vs fixed glass partitions.
When fixed is better
On long leases with stable layouts, fixed systems usually give better value.
Questions
Do landlords prefer demountable systems?
Some do, as they are easier to remove or reuse at lease end.
