Metal mesh partition and screen systems for commercial interiors โ from full-height fixed partitions to freestanding room dividers and open-plan zone screens. System definition begins from the drawings: frame integration, fixing method, mesh specification, and any applicable structural code requirements confirmed before manufacture.
Metal mesh tensioned or panelled within a fixed structural frame โ floor-anchored and ceiling-connected. Provides permanent zone separation with visual transparency and acoustic partial-separation. Frame integration with floor and ceiling structure defined from drawings before manufacture.
Self-supporting metal mesh screen in a weighted base frame. No floor or ceiling connection required. Suitable for flexible open-plan environments. Height typically 1.2โ2.4m. Base weight calculated from panel weight and stability requirements against lateral load from normal use.
Metal mesh panel at 900โ1,200mm height, wall-mounted or freestanding. Primarily for visual screening and zone definition without acoustic intent. Fine mesh (0.8โ1.2mm wire) for refined visual effect at close-range interior application.
Rigid mesh panels or woven mesh in a structural frame used as balustrade infill between posts. Must meet AS 1657 horizontal load requirements. Wire diameter, panel span, and edge fixity confirmed against the load specification before manufacture. Written structural note provided.
Large-format mesh panel used as a decorative room divider or spatial element โ not required to meet structural load criteria. Material and finish selection for aesthetic specification: brass mesh, copper, or coloured PVD stainless for hospitality and retail interiors.
Metal mesh filling the open void between stair stringers or treads and the floor below. May be a safety requirement (preventing falls) or purely aesthetic. Structural requirements depend on occupancy type โ confirmed from building drawings and applicable code.
The mesh itself carries no structural load in most partition applications. The frame carries the load. The mesh is tensioned or panelled within the frame โ and the frame is anchored to the building structure. Defining the frame connection is as important as defining the mesh.
JBL Metal defines the frame connection method from the project drawings โ not from generic detail. Where the structural connection is the client's design responsibility, we note this explicitly in the specification so there is no ambiguity about scope boundaries.
Base plate anchored to floor slab with specified fixings. Anchor spacing and type determined by frame weight and lateral load. Concealed base options available for finished floor integration.
Top rail fixed to ceiling soffit, suspended structure, or dedicated fixing rail. Required for full-height partitions to prevent racking under lateral load. Clearance for building movement included in detail.
Woven mesh tensioned within the frame using tension rods or perimeter tensioning hardware. Tension load transferred to frame โ not to the building structure directly. Tension value specified against mesh weight and span.
Rigid mesh panels clipped, bolted, or slid into frame channels. Panel fixing pattern determined by panel size and applicable lateral load requirement. All fixings specified before manufacture โ no site improvisation.
Submit your partition or screen drawings. We will confirm the mesh specification, frame integration, fixing method, and any applicable structural code requirements in writing within 6 business hours. No assumptions. Everything documented.