In the spring of 2020, organizations and individuals adjusted to the concept of "social distancing" to abide by regulations and curb the spread of the coronavirus. Over a year later, the practice has become customary. As businesses pivot to reopen, many owners are continuing to incorporate safe social distancing solutions into the construction and design of their restaurants, offices, stores, stadiums, and more.
Social distancing design solutions often include wire mesh panels, which are affordable, durable, and versatile. Here's what you should know.
Social Distancing Interior Design Solutions for Businesses
While coronavirus restrictions are lifting in some parts of the country, social distancing is still at the forefront of peoples’ minds. Every business is unique, which means there is no one-size-fits-all solution for creating a safe, comfortable environment for employees and customers. However, many businesses open to the public are implementing wire mesh partitions, drapery, and space curtains.
Wire Mesh Partitions
Staying at least six feet away from others in public spaces is a simple enough concept. Still, since most people don't keep measuring tapes in their pockets, they appreciate visual separators. Wire mesh sheets are ideal for creating partitions in restaurants and offices. By providing clear guidance on spatial boundaries, they help keep areas separate without restricting airflow or making guests feel isolated.
Drapery Made From Wire Mesh Materials
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s most current guidelines for operating safely weigh heavily on ventilation in buildings, particularly keeping windows open. Since traditional drapery offers insulation by keeping warm or cool air inside a building, it's not an ideal option.
With this in mind, many businesses are using aluminum or stainless steel wire mesh panels instead of conventional drapery materials. Wire mesh filters sunlight through windows while offering some privacy, ensuring guests still have an outdoor view, and helping to maximize airflow.
Wire Mesh Space Curtains
Business owners might also consider wire mesh space curtains. Restaurants, hotels, and concert halls can use aluminum space curtains to create optional dividers with adjustable levels of privacy. They can be installed in semi-circles, full circles, straight lines, or other configurations.
Metal hardware cloth is ideal for space curtains, as it doesn't obstruct the view or put actual walls in between different areas of a space. What's more, wire mesh offers an industrial-chic aesthetic, reflecting light and delivering a curated, upscale appeal.
Wire Mesh Suppliers for Businesses Across the Country
Founded in Berkley, California over 60 years ago, TWP Inc. is one of the top wire mesh suppliers in the world. Our woman-owned wire mesh company proudly serves a multitude of commercial entities, design firms, and developers all over the globe. From restaurants and hotels to storefronts and sporting arenas, our industrial-grade materials are found in all types of public spaces.
To provide our commercial customers with everything they need for their projects, TWP Inc. offers a range of expert services. Services include laser cutting, roll slitting, mesh disc sizing, cleaning, and measuring. We can also accommodate custom sizes, shapes, and quantities of wire mesh and hardware cloth. Order your materials today, or contact us for a quote on a custom order.
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