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STC of office partitions and how to improve it

Typical STC for demountable and glass office partitions and the most effective upgrades.

2 minute read · Updated Nov 2026

A typical demountable and glass office partitions assembly rates around STC 38. That lets loud speech through, so it is often worth upgrading between bedrooms, offices and meeting rooms.

Most effective upgrade

Specify acoustic-rated partitions with double glazing and seals, and close the plenum above.

Acoustic panels on the surface add only 1–3 STC points. They are for the sound inside the room. See STC vs NRC and flanking paths.