Wooden partition v/s Alluminium Partition

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of a wooden partition over Aluminum partition.

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Sr. No.	Wooden Partition	Aluminium Partition
1.	Wooden partition is stronger than Aluminium partition against horizontal impact.	Relatively Al partition has lesser impact strength.
2.	Carpentry labour is more.	Carpentry labour is less.
3.	Painting or Polishing are processes used for finishing.	Anodising and powder coating are the normal finishing options.
4.	Both sandwich types & panelled types, are in practice	Normally panelled types are done.
5.	Timber frames may warp/ bend due to atmospheric effects	No effect of warping or bending due to atmospheric changes
6.	Curved profiles in plan or elevation possible	Curved profiles are not possible.
7.	No risk of electric-shocks, if electric conduits are run or if electric switches are fitted on the partition.	Extra care for insulation is needed to run electric conduits or to fit electric switchboards on the partition.
8.	Wooden partitions are normally more expensive than Al partition	Al partitions are normally cheaper then wooden ones.
9.	Can be repolished / repainted after 4 to 5 years as required.	Normally re anodising or re powder coating is not needed. However, if needed, very difficult to do so.