Marley has launched ‘Partition Solutions for Schools’ – a comprehensive new guide that illustrates the benefits of Hydropanel - Marley’s high performance cement partition board.

The guide provides details on all criteria for partition requirements found in schools, colleges and universities.

It offers a series of standardised specifications that allow designers on schools projects to comply with Approved Document B (Fire Safety Vol 2), Approved Document E (Resistance to the Passage of Sound) and Approved Document G (Hygiene). Whilst at the same time offering design examples to meet partition type A-E as laid out in the Partitions in schools - ‘Standard specifications, layouts and dimensions’ guidance document.

The new guide will be invaluable to all parties looking to comply with standards of performance necessary for internal partitions in the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme and National Framework for Academies.

Hydropanel, which is manufactured from fibre cement in an ISO14001 factory, is a robust, durable, inert, hygienic, moisture-resistant board with excellent load bearing, fire resistant and acoustic properties. These benefits provide the perfect partitioning solution for demanding environments such as those found in educational establishments.

“Our new ‘Partition Solutions for Schools brochure is a specialist document for all decision makers involved in educational projects,” said Jayne Arkell, Business Manager – Hydropanel at Marley. “We have created a series of ready-made solutions for specifiers and installers that are accompanied by all the relevant test information – it couldn’t be easier.”

Hydropanel’s 12mm board is as strong as a concrete wall in dry construction and is the ideal product for use in areas prone to moisture, impact or requiring fire and acoustic properties.

For more information, visit the website at www.hydropanel.co.uk. Alternatively, contact Marley on 01283 722588