Glass Office Partition Walls: feco Certified Systems for Canadian Commercial Projects
Four engineered glass partition systems — framed, frameless, all-glass, and structural glazing — with certified acoustic performance to approximately 52 dB Rw,P. Supplied and installed by Selectta, Canada's authorized feco integration partner, across Toronto, Halifax, and Canadian commercial markets.
feco glass partition systems achieve acoustic performance to approximately 52 dB Rw,P in tested configurations — comparable to or exceeding well-built drywall at the same acoustic target. Four system types cover every commercial office requirement from maximum transparency (fecoplan) to structured acoustic privacy (fecofix). All systems are factory-manufactured in Germany, certified by independent test laboratories, supplied by Selectta to Canadian projects, and installed by trained feco teams.
Cost varies by configuration — request a spec pack or consultation for project-specific pricing.
What Are Glass Office Partition Walls?
Glass office partition walls are floor-to-ceiling modular wall systems using glass panels — single or double glazed, framed or frameless — to divide commercial office space while maintaining visual transparency and natural light. Unlike drywall, glass partition systems are prefabricated, demountable, and reconfigurable without demolition. In high-specification commercial environments, engineered glass partition systems achieve acoustic performance equivalent to solid wall construction, while providing the openness and light transmission that drywall cannot deliver.
The performance of a glass partition system depends on three variables: the glazing specification (single vs double, laminated vs standard, acoustic interlayer), the frame system (framed vs frameless vs structural), and — most critically — the precision of perimeter sealing at floor, ceiling, and vertical connections. feco systems address all three through factory-engineered components designed to work together.
Generic glass partition products cannot replicate feco's performance data because they do not control all three variables in a coordinated system. Selectta supplies and installs the feco platform specifically — not a generic equivalent.
What Are Glass Office Partition Walls?
Up to 52 dB Rw,P certified acoustic performance for feco glass partition configurations. Tested by independent German acoustic laboratories. Not a manufacturer estimate — a certified test result.
The common assumption that glass walls are acoustically inferior to solid construction is based on commodity glass partition products, not on engineered systems. With correct glazing specification and precision-sealed perimeter connections, feco glass systems achieve acoustic performance that matches or exceeds the practical performance of drywall construction at the same STC target.
The difference between achieving 48 dB Rw and 38 dB Rw on-site is almost always the perimeter detail — the floor connection, the ceiling track seal, the vertical junction with existing structure. These are points where site-built installations frequently fail. feco components are designed so that correct installation produces correct performance, consistently.
Open Plan to Private Office
Target: STC 40-45 (Rw 38-43)
Standard fecofix framed glass configuration with acoustic glazing. Achieves full speech privacy for standard office conversation at this range. Suitable for most private office and meeting room separations in a general office environment.
Boardrooms and Formal Meeting Rooms
Target: STC 47-52 (Rw 45-50)
Specify fecofix double-glazed configuration or fecoplan with acoustic interlayer glazing. Engineered perimeter sealing is critical at this specification level. Selectta provides the test certificate for the specific configuration meeting your acoustic target.
HR, Legal, Executive, and Financial Services Offices
Target: STC 50-55 (Rw 48-52)
feco high-performance configurations achieve approximately 52 dB Rw,P in tested conditions. Specify fecofix or fecocent in acoustic configuration. These environments treat acoustic failure as a professional liability, not an aesthetic inconvenience.
Rw (ISO 717-1) is the European standard used for feco test certification. STC (ASTM E413) is the North American equivalent. Values are typically within 1-3 points for the same assembly. Confirm with your acoustic consultant for project-specific specification.
The feco Glass System Range
Four distinct glass partition systems, each engineered for a specific performance and design intent. All carry certified acoustic performance data and integrate within the same feco platform.
fecofix — Framed Glass Partition System
The most widely specified feco glass system for commercial offices. Framed construction with precision acoustic seals at floor, ceiling, and vertical connections. Available in single and double glazed configurations. Acoustic performance to approximately 52 dB Rw,P in double-glazed acoustic specification.
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Best for: Executive offices, boardrooms, HR, legal, and financial services spaces where acoustic privacy is a professional requirement
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Available in: Single-glaze (standard acoustic), double-glaze (high acoustic), and triple-glaze (specialist acoustic) configurations
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Finish options: Powder-coated aluminium frame in standard and custom RAL colours
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fecoplan — All-Glass Partition System
Maximum transparency with minimum visible structure. fecoplan delivers floor-to-ceiling glass with the frame engineered to disappear into the floor and ceiling connections — preferred for design-led environments where the architectural intent is an uninterrupted glazed elevation.
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Best for: Design-forward offices, reception areas, collaborative spaces where visual openness is the primary intent and acoustic requirements are moderate
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Available in: Multiple glazing specifications; confirm Rw target with Selectta during design development
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Design note: The visual openness of fecoplan requires careful acoustic interlayer specification to achieve higher Rw targets
fecostruct — Structural Glazing System
Face-flush structural glazing where the glass plane is the architecture. fecostruct is specified where the glazed elevation must read as a continuous surface without visible framing interruption at the vertical joints. Used in high-specification corporate, financial, and cultural environments where the interior architecture is itself a design statement.
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Best for: Corporate headquarters, financial services, cultural institutions, and any environment where architectural precision is non-negotiable
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Configuration: Structural silicone joints at glass-to-glass interfaces; point-fixed or edge-fixed systems depending on specification
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Note: fecostruct requires early-stage structural coordination with the base building design team
fecocent — Versatile Framed System
The most flexible configuration in the feco glass range. fecocent accommodates glass, solid, and combination panels within the same system frame and visual language — preferred where the design calls for acoustic zoning across varied panel types without breaking the architectural consistency of the elevation.
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Best for: Mixed-use floors where glass zones transition to solid walls, or where privacy requirements vary across the same elevation
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Combination options: Glass and solid panels, integrated doors, louvre panels, and pass-through elements in the same frame
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Acoustic range: Varies by panel type — confirm configuration with Selectta for each zone
Fall-Proof Glass Wall Systems
Commercial offices are increasingly specifying large-format glass elevations where the glazed wall is the primary interior architectural element — from executive floor to entrance lobby, from conference room to production facility. In these applications, conventional guardrail solutions introduce a horizontal structural element that interrupts the design intent at the most visible point.
feco fall-proof glass wall systems are engineered to meet safety requirements for large-format glass installations without secondary barriers or handrails. The glass itself carries the load. The result is an uninterrupted glazed elevation — from slab to soffit — without compromise to the architectural intent or the safety specification.
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Suitable for: Feature walls, double-height spaces, exterior-facing interior glazing, and any installation where the glass must function as a guardrail without a visible frame
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Standards: Engineered to applicable Canadian and international safety standards for glass in fall-protection applications
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Acoustic: Fall-proof glazing configurations are available with acoustic performance specifications — confirm Rw target with Selectta during design development
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Glass Office Partition Wall Cost in Canada
Glass office partition wall cost in Canada varies significantly based on system type, glazing specification, acoustic performance target, frame finish, and project complexity. The figures below are general market estimates — not quotes. Selectta provides project-specific pricing following a systems consultation.
Standard Framed Glass Partitions (fecoplan single-glaze)
Suitable for standard office acoustic targets (STC 40-45). Most commonly specified for private offices, meeting rooms, and general office partitioning where acoustic requirements are moderate.
High-Acoustic Glass Partitions (fecofix double-glaze)
Required for boardrooms, HR offices, legal, and executive environments where acoustic targets are STC 48+. The acoustic glazing specification and precision perimeter sealing drive cost relative to standard configurations.
All-Glass and Structural Glazing Systems (fecoplan, fecostruct)
Premium system types for design-led environments and high-specification corporate interiors. Cost reflects the engineering and manufacturing precision required for frameless and structural glazing applications.
Floor-to-ceiling height, number of door openings, acoustic specification (higher Rw = more engineered glazing), frame finish (standard vs custom RAL colour), integrated services (power raceways, data channels), and project access and site complexity. All factors are reviewed during the scoping consultation before any contract is signed.
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Why Specify feco Glass Systems Through Selectta
Local Supply Chain Accountability
Selectta manages import logistics, lead time tracking, and site delivery sequencing for all feco components. Your construction schedule is not held to an overseas order process you cannot control. Total supply chain from confirmed order to site delivery is typically 8-13 weeks — confirmed during the scoping stage.
Specification Support at No Charge
CAD files, acoustic test certificates, NBS specification clauses, product data sheets, and RFI support are provided to design teams at no charge during the design phase. If you are specifying feco for a project and need technical data, contact Selectta before the construction documents are issued.
Installation Teams Who Know the System
feco's acoustic performance values are achieved in laboratory conditions with precision-installed components. Selectta's installation teams are trained specifically on feco products — not a general trades team who will improvise the perimeter seals that acoustic performance depends on. The specification you write is the performance you get.
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Specify or Source feco Glass Systems for Your Project
Whether you are a specifier who needs technical data for a construction document, or a business owner evaluating glass partitions for your office, the starting point is the same: a direct conversation about your project requirements.
CAD files, acoustic test certificates, NBS specification clauses, and system configuration guide. Provided at no charge for design team use.
A free 30-minute call to discuss your space, acoustic requirements, and budget.
We confirm system type and provide a project estimate.