Panel Partitions: Advantages, disadvantages, applications and price quotes for all types

Panel partition is a modern building material that replaces traditional walls with a 3-layer structure including a surface corrugated iron layer, an insulating core and a reinforced bottom layer. The product has an effective width of 3-0.3mm, a length of 0.6-950m and a core thickness of 1000-2mm depending on usage requirements.

Partition panels bring 7 outstanding advantages: Light weight, only 1/2 to 1/3 compared to brick walls, insulation capacity reduces cooling costs by 40-70%, can be recycled, effective fire resistance, fast construction, easy to clean and long life up to 20 years. However, the product also has 3 limitations: limited load-bearing capacity, risk of corrosion in humid environments and inflexibility in complex designs.

According to the core structure, Panel is divided into 3 main types: EPS with thermal conductivity coefficient 0,036 W/m·K and density 12-20kg/m³, PU has the most outstanding thermal insulation ability and Glasswool with thermal conductivity coefficient 0,034-0,040 W/m·K. Panel is widely used from civil works, industrial works, spaces requiring soundproofing to commercial and service works.

Reference price in August 8 for EPS Panel is 2025-280.000 VND/m², PU Panel 340.000-340.000 VND/m², and Glasswool Panel 529.000-420.000 VND/m², not including construction cost of 520.000-90.000 VND/m². Kosmos Vietnam is considered a supplier of high-quality Panels with aluminum-zinc alloy coated steel layer, high-density PU core and stable operation for 150.000 years.

What is Panel Partition?

Partition panels are modern building materials, designed to replace traditional walls in many types of construction to increase insulation and soundproofing efficiency. Partition panels are also known by many other names such as: Insulated panels, fireproof panels or Panel walls. This material is often connected together through a system of yin-yang locks, hidden hooks or rivets.

This product is made up of three layers: Surface layer, core layer and reinforced bottom layer.

1. Surface coating: This is the layer that protects the Panel from mechanical impacts and environmental conditions such as rain, sun, wind, and dust. The material of the corrugated iron layer is usually galvanized iron, aluminum-zinc alloy coated iron, or color-coated iron with a thickness of 0,3mm to 0,6mm.
2. Core class: This is the central layer that determines the insulation, soundproofing and fire resistance of the Panel. Common core materials include EPS (Expanded Polystyrene), PU (Polyurethane) and Glasswool.
3. Reinforced bottom layer: Is the bottom layer of the Panel, can be made from corrugated iron or silver coated fiberglass fabric.

Technical specifications of partition panel:

What are the outstanding advantages of partition panels?

Partition panel is a modern construction solution, possessing 7 advantages: Light weight, insulation, recyclable, fireproof, quick construction, easy to clean and long life.

1. Light weight, reducing structural load: Thanks to the foam or mineral fiber core structure, the partition panel weighs only 1/2 to 1/3 compared to traditional brick walls.
2. Insulation and energy saving: The panel has low thermal conductivity, reducing cooling or heating costs for the building by 40 - 70%.
3. Recyclable upon disassembly: Thanks to its sturdy structure and ability to maintain stable insulation and soundproofing properties after dismantling, the panels can be completely reinstalled for new projects.
4. Effective fire protection: The product does not create toxic smoke when burning, suitable for projects with high fire safety requirements.
5. Fast construction, cost savings: Thanks to its light weight and hidden locking/hook design, the Panel can shorten construction time by up to 50% compared to traditional brick walls.
6. Easy to clean: The Panel surface is coated with dust-proof paint, easy to clean, antibacterial, suitable for environments with high hygiene requirements such as hospitals, food factories, clean rooms.
7. High durability and longevity: Average lifespan up to 20 years, no warping, termites or cracking.

What are the disadvantages of Panel room dividers?

Although partition panels are advanced construction materials with many outstanding advantages, there are still 3 limitations that need to be considered: Limited load-bearing capacity, risk of corrosion and lack of flexibility in design.

1. Limited bearing capacity: Panels have the ability to withstand impact (especially horizontal force) and lower loads compared to traditional materials such as bricks and concrete.
2. Risk of corrosion: The outer layer of the Panel is at risk of oxidation and corrosion if installed in an environment with high humidity, salt vapor, acid or corrosive chemicals without regular maintenance.
3. No flexibility in design: Panels can be difficult to cut, trim or bend to desired shapes, especially when constructing complex designs.

What are the classifications of Panel partitions?

According to core structure

Partition panels are mainly classified based on the inner insulation core material with three popular core lines including: EPS, PU and Glasswool.

EPS Panel partition

EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) Panel is a lightweight material produced on a modern production line with an EPS foam core inside. The EPS core is mainly composed of about 93% polystyrene beads and 7% inert gas compounds such as CO₂ or pentane (C₅H₁₂). EPS Panel is usually processed with a variety of core thicknesses from 50mm to 150mm, meeting different requirements for insulation and strength.

Outstanding features and advantages:

1. Good insulation and soundproofing: EPS core has low thermal conductivity (k ≈ 0.036 W/m·K), helping to limit heat transfer between two environments. Although not as good as PU core insulation, EPS Panel still ensures heat resistance and sound insulation at a fair level.
2. Light-weight: Light weight of only about 12-20kg/m³, helps reduce construction load and optimize foundation costs.
3. Waterproof, termite proof: Thanks to the outer layer of corrugated iron and the closed-cell structure of EPS, the Panel is moisture-resistant, limiting water seepage, corrosion or rot.
4. Cost savings, high economic efficiency: Compared with PU or Rockwool core panels, EPS panels are cheaper.

PU Panel partition

PU partition panel is a high-grade insulation material, consisting of three layers: Two outer surface layers combined with a PU (Polyurethane) core layer in the middle with a customizable thickness from 50mm to 200mm. The PU core in the panel is made of high-density hard plastic foam, with a uniformity of over 99%, providing superior insulation and stable durability over time.

Outstanding features and advantages:

1. Superior insulation: Thanks to the very low thermal conductivity of the PU core, PU Panel provides better heat retention and heat resistance than conventional EPS core materials.
2. Effective soundproofing and fireproofing: The closed-cell, high-density polyurethane core significantly reduces sound transmission, while providing a high degree of fire resistance, helping to prevent the spread of fire in the event of an accident.
3. Diverse applications: With outstanding advantages, PU Panel is widely used in clean rooms, pharmaceutical factories, hospitals, cold storages, manufacturing plants and many other industrial projects.
4. Aesthetic and flexible in design: PU panel has a clean surface, easy to clean, rich colors, easy to coordinate with interior space and modern industrial architecture.

Glasswool Panel Partition

Glasswool core partition panel, commonly known as Glasswool Panel, is an advanced insulation material line produced from synthetic glass fibers derived from natural stone, clay, blast furnace slag and minerals such as metal oxides, calcium silicate and aluminum. The production process does not use asbestos at all, ensuring safety for users' health and being environmentally friendly.

Outstanding features and advantages:

1. Insulation and temperature stabilization: The interwoven fiberglass structure inside the core helps to significantly reduce heat transfer. The average thermal conductivity of glasswool is only about 0.034 – 0.040 W/mK
2. Effective soundproofing: Thanks to the sound absorbing properties of fiberglass, Glasswool Panel can effectively reduce noise.
3. Good fire resistance: Glass wool is non-flammable and has a melting point of approximately >250°C, meeting common fire resistance standards.
4. Light weight, fast construction: With a density ranging from 12 – 24 kg/m³, Glasswool Panel is much lighter than brick walls. Thanks to that, the product is easy to transport, cut and install, contributing to shortening construction progress.

According to installation location

Panel partitions are flexibly designed, suitable for many different spaces from indoors to outdoors. Each type has its own requirements on features, to ensure long-term use efficiency.

Indoor Panel Wall

Indoor Panel Wall is a modern partition solution, widely used in interior spaces such as offices, houses, hospitals, schools, clean rooms or light industrial zones. With the advantages of light weight, fast construction, high aesthetics and good sound and heat insulation, Panel Wall is increasingly preferred to replace traditional types of masonry walls in interior construction.

In addition, indoor Panel walls with locking design are also highly applicable in dry construction, without the need to use mortar, cement or wait for drying time. Thereby helping to significantly shorten construction progress, save labor costs and optimize operations.

Outdoor Panel Partition

Outdoor Panel partitions are modern material solutions, specifically designed for use in areas that are directly exposed to the outside environment. Unlike indoor panels, this type of panel not only requires insulation and soundproofing but also must meet strict standards for weather resistance, corrosion resistance and UV resistance.

Room divider panels are applied to which spaces?

Room divider panels have become the optimal solution for 4 types of projects, from industrial to civil, from fixed to temporary spaces:

Application of Panel as partition in civil housing

Panel partitions in factory construction

Panels as partitions for commercial buildings

Application of Panel as partition in clean room

Panel used as partition for cold storage

Application of partition panels in temporary houses

What to note when installing Panel room partitions?

For the Panel partition construction process to proceed smoothly and technically, Customers need to adhere to 6 principles: Choose the right type of Panel, follow the manufacturer's instructions, do not arbitrarily change the installation process, prepare enough materials and ensure the airtightness of the Panels.

1. Choose the right type of Panel for each project: Not all types of Panel are suitable for all purposes. Therefore, buyers need to consider the advantages and disadvantages of the product line with the characteristics of the project before choosing to buy.
   
2. Strictly follow the technical instructions from the manufacturer: Each Panel line has its own structural characteristics and installation method. Therefore, construction must adhere to technical documents.
3. Do not change the installation process arbitrarily: Improper construction, such as cutting panels incorrectly or omitting necessary accessories, can reduce the life of the project.
4. Prepare full materials, equipment and accessories: Before proceeding with installation, it is necessary to ensure that all tools such as: Screwdriver, angle bracket, specialized screws... are fully equipped to ensure a firm connection between the panels.
5. Alignment to ensure tightness: The panels must be aligned precisely along the axis, without any deviation from the edges. Accurate alignment not only simplifies installation but also prevents heat loss.

Frequently asked questions about Panel partitions

How much does a partition panel cost?

Board Reference price of Panel partition Updated February 8:

Important note:

• The above prices are compiled from many reliable sources as of August 8.
• Prices may vary depending on the supplier, contractor and specific time of purchase.

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How to maintain the Panel partition to keep it durable and beautiful?

In order for the Panel partition to maintain its thermal insulation, sound insulation and aesthetic performance throughout its life cycle, the following recommendations must be followed:

1. Avoid strong mechanical impact: Do not hang heavy objects or drill or cut directly onto the Panel without a suitable reinforcement frame. This helps to limit the situation of denting, breaking or destroying the corrugated iron layer and foam core inside.
   
2. Clean the surface periodically: The Panel surface must be cleaned regularly to remove dirt, plaque or residual chemicals that can corrode the metal layer. Cleaning should be done gently with a soft cloth combined with clean water or a neutral detergent solution.
3. Check and tighten the joints: After a period of use, connection points such as screws, rivets or joints may become loose. Periodically check and tighten the connection points to ensure the wall structure is always stable.
4. Waterproof reinforcement at locations with frequent contact with water and chemicals: For areas that are frequently exposed to high humidity, it is recommended to use an additional layer of waterproofing or specialized glue at the joints to minimize the risk of water leakage causing roofing rot or affecting the internal insulation core.

Which unit should I buy the Panel from to ensure quality and durability?

Among the brands present in the market, Kosmos Vietnam is one of the distributors. insulated panel highly appreciated. Kosmos currently offers many Panel lines such as: 3-slot, 4-slot panel , and 7 wave panel with popular colors such as: white, brown, gray, and cockroach wing.

The panels are 380 x 16 x 2900 mm in size, suitable for many types of constructions with a durable 3-layer structure:

1. Surface layer: Aluminum-zinc alloy coated steel sheet (Al-Zn) 0.27mm thick, with plating composition including 55% aluminum + 43% zinc + additives, helps increase corrosion resistance many times compared to conventional galvanized steel sheet.
2. Core layer: High density PU (Polyurethane) foam, for superior insulation performance, low thermal conductivity coefficient of only ~0.022 W/mK
3. Bottom layer: Silver coated fiberglass fabric helps increase heat reflection and moisture resistance, suitable for projects such as cold storage, factories or areas requiring strict temperature control.

Structure of 3-groove panel

Structure of 4-groove panel

Structure of 7-wave Panel

Insulation panel products distributed by Kosmos not only stand out in technical features but also meet the criteria of insulation, waterproofing, construction ability and durability:

1. Outstanding heat insulation and heat resistance: Thanks to the use of high density PU foam core, Kosmos Panel has the ability to effectively reduce heat transfer, helping to stabilize the temperature inside the building.
2. Waterproof and fireproof according to B1 standard: The surface of the corrugated iron is plated with anti-oxidation aluminum-zinc alloy, which helps to minimize water seepage. The product meets the fire-retardant standard of level B1 according to regulations, ensuring safety for constructions with strict fire prevention requirements.
3. Fast construction, saving installation costs: The panel is pre-designed with yin and yang locking grooves, just need to be directly connected.
4. High durability, impressive service life: With Al-Zn galvanized steel layer that is rust-resistant for up to 45 years and stable structure that does not deform over time, Kosmos Panel has an average lifespan of up to 20 years.

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With modern structure, superior insulation and soundproofing, Panel partitions are gradually becoming the priority choice in industrial and civil works. Hopefully, through the above article, customers have an overview of the advantages, disadvantages, and applications, thereby making the most appropriate decision for their project.

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