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Compartmentalization with GMS

Supporting your business during uncertain times

GMS Sets Itself Apart

Builders have long recognized GMS as their go-to source for top-grade commercial and residential construction materials in AR, IL, IN, KS, KY, MO, MS, NE, OH, OK, and TN. But providing the raw materials for your building projects is only the beginning of the full service we offer.

GMS was founded on a commitment to caring for our customers’ needs. And while those needs may change from time to time, our dedication to you never will. As companies, organizations, and individuals search for resources to help manage issues related to the global spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), GMS is here to help.

Compartmentalization – What is it, and How Does it Help?

In simplest terms, compartmentalization is the practice of dividing a large, open space into several smaller and more secured spaces. Compartmentalization offers construction professionals and facility managers a solution to keep their employees working and safe during these trying times. In general, compartmentalization is a useful strategy for:

  • Increasing the number of available spaces
  • Isolating workers or guests from others
  • Improving community health by passively Social Distancing

That last point brings us to the current increased relevance of solid compartmentalization solutions for commercial construction projects.

Compartmentalizing and COVID-19

From placing easily constructed poly sheeting barriers, to installing anti-microbial vinyl panels in nursing homes and hospitals, compartmentalization solutions are more than just practical space dividers. Separating and securing spaces are crucial elements in the fight to help stop the spread of viruses and other transmittable bacteria.

When considering compartmentalization for your construction projects, there are several solutions, each with varying levels of effectiveness, including:

  • Good (Least Expensive) - Build temporary walls using 4mil or 6 mil poly sheeting, reinforced poly sheeting, or fire-retardant poly sheeting. Hold up the plastic sheeting using telescoping poles (like Pro Tect EZ Prop Poles or Trimaco’s EZ Up Poles) and add a Zipper entry point to make an effective barrier.
  • Better - Vinyl corrugated plastic, available in 4' x 8' sheets, can be used to make a sturdier wall than plastic sheeting. This material is similar to real estate signs for homes, only thicker. Vinyl corrugated plastic panels are quick and easy to set-up, and hold up to frequent washing and sanitizing.
  • Best (Most Expensive) - Thicker vinyl corrugated plastic panels, such as the Pro Tect® Environmental Partition Vinyl Panel Assembly, are effective choices and are highly reusable. These panels allow light to come through creating a safe but private work environment and are available with doors and hinges for maximum flexibility

Buy Compartmentalization Supplies at GMS across AR, IL, IN, KS, KY, MO, MS, NE, OH, OK and TN

Everything you need to protect your commercial and residential building projects is here. We carry a comprehensive variety of products for construction compartmentalization, from leading manufacturers like Pro Tect and Trimaco®, including:

  • Poly sheeting
  • Zip poles
  • 4' x 8' sheets of double Corrugated Plastic
  • Environmental partition vinyl panel assembly (24" or 48")
  • Double-sided zippers, allowing you to create any size or shape entry.
  • 10 ft. EZ UP or EZ Prop spring-loaded poles

Concerned about the effects of Coronavirus on your projects, customers, and community? GMS, your trusted source for quality construction supplies, is also your one-stop shop for reliable compartmentalization products in AR, IL, IN, KS, KY, MO, MS, NE, OH, OK, and TN.

Find a GMS yard near you, and let’s get started protecting your projects today.

GMS in the Central U.S.

Gypsum Management & Supply (GMS) operates a large and growing network of subsidiary companies throughout the United States and Canada – each supplying local builders and contractors with exceptional quality construction materials.

In the Central U.S., our GMS family of companies include Cherokee Building Materials, Inc., Drywall Supply, Inc., Interior Products Supply, Pioneer Materials, Inc., Professional Handling and Distribution, Inc., Wildcat Materials, River Bend Materials, Inc., Rocky Top Materials, Inc., United Building Materials, Valley Interior Products, M.R. Lee Building Materials, Inc., and Missouri Drywall Supply.