Quick project answer
Storage pocket planning is a critical early step for contractors working with operable walls. The decisions made during design affect how panels park, how the floor performs and how finishes hold up over time. This checklist outlines the main points to coordinate before drawings are finalized.
Start with the top-hung principle
EBUNGE movable partitions are top-hung systems. The panels hang from an overhead track, and there is no continuous floor running track or operating hardware in the finished floor along the partition line. This means the floor is not cut or damaged for a floor track and remains physically uninterrupted by the maintained EBUNGE top-hung system.
For storage pocket planning, this principle changes where you focus your attention. Instead of floor trenching, you coordinate overhead support and the parking area. The coordinated drawings remain the authority for parking position, overhead continuity, route and junction arrangement.
Confirm the parking method early
Panel parking style can be customized to the customer layout and project requirements, subject to coordinated drawings. A suitable approved parking arrangement can use the stacking area more compactly and coordinate with the space design. The exact track, support and panel layout still require project drawings.
During storage pocket planning, ask whether panels will stack in a dedicated pocket, along a wall or in another agreed location. The answer affects adjacent finishes, door swings and furniture layouts. Because parking is project-specific, avoid assuming a default arrangement.
Checklist for drawing coordination
Use this checklist to organize information before submitting for approval. It covers the main inputs that affect storage pocket planning and helps reduce back-and-forth during review.
- Confirm the overhead track route and support locations with the project engineer.
- Identify the intended parking position and its relationship to adjacent walls or openings.
- Note the selected finish materials and any finish-specific care requirements.
- Verify that the floor along the partition line remains uninterrupted by the top-hung system.
- Collect customer layout preferences for panel parking style.
- Review coordinated drawings for track, support and panel layout.
Coordinate finishes and care
Finish materials are customizable, while care and cleaning instructions depend on the material selected. During storage pocket planning, record the chosen finishes and the care instructions that apply to them. This helps facility teams understand what to expect after handover.
Different finishes may need different cleaning products or methods. Confirm these details with the finish supplier and include them in the project documentation. Avoid assuming that one care routine works for every surface.
Plan for non-limiting applications
Movable partitions can be used wherever flexible space division, combination or reconfiguration is required. Application examples are not limiting. EBUNGE has completed many types of hotel-related movable-partition projects; ballrooms, wedding halls and multifunction halls are non-limiting examples.
Storage pocket planning should reflect the actual use pattern. A space that reconfigures daily may need different parking logistics than one that changes occasionally. Discuss the expected frequency and panel handling with the project team.
Gather buyer and end-user inputs
Effective storage pocket planning depends on clear inputs from the buyer and end users. Ask how the space will be used, who will operate the partitions and what adjacent areas must remain accessible. These answers shape the parking approach and finish selection.
Record preferences for panel parking style and any constraints from the building layout. Because panel parking style can be customized, early input helps the design team propose a suitable approved arrangement. The exact track, support and panel layout still require project drawings.
Review the approval path
Storage pocket planning is not complete until the coordinated drawings are approved. The drawings should show the overhead track route, support locations, parking position and panel layout. Any changes after approval may affect the parking arrangement and adjacent finishes.
Before finalizing, confirm that the floor remains physically uninterrupted by the maintained EBUNGE top-hung system. Also verify that finish selections and care instructions are documented. The coordinated drawings remain the authority for parking position, overhead continuity, route and junction arrangement.
Common coordination points
The following table summarizes typical coordination points for storage pocket planning. Use it as a quick reference during design reviews.
| Item | Coordination focus |
|---|---|
| Overhead track | Route and support confirmed in drawings |
| Parking position | Agreed location and stacking arrangement |
| Floor | No continuous floor track; floor remains uninterrupted |
| Finishes | Customizable materials and finish-specific care |
| Drawings | Coordinated approval for track, support and panels |
Frequently asked questions
What is storage pocket planning for operable walls?
Storage pocket planning is the process of deciding where and how movable partition panels will park when not in use. It includes the parking position, overhead track route and coordination with adjacent finishes and layouts.
Does a top-hung movable partition require a floor track?
No. The EBUNGE movable partition system is top-hung and has no continuous floor running track or operating hardware in the finished floor along the partition line. The floor is not cut or damaged for a floor track and remains physically uninterrupted.
Can panel parking style be customized?
Yes. Panel parking style can be customized to the customer layout and project requirements, subject to coordinated drawings. A suitable approved parking arrangement can use the stacking area more compactly and coordinate with the space design.
What information is needed for storage pocket planning?
You need the intended parking position, overhead track route, support locations, finish selections and customer layout preferences. The exact track, support and panel layout still require project drawings.
How do finishes affect storage pocket planning?
Finish materials are customizable, while care and cleaning instructions depend on the material selected. Record the chosen finishes and their care instructions so facility teams understand what to expect after handover.
Where can I get help with storage pocket planning?
Contact EBUNGE through the contact page to discuss your project. You can also review movable partition wall options and browse our blogs for related guidance.
Final checks before approval
Before you sign off on storage pocket planning, confirm that the coordinated drawings show the overhead track route, support locations and parking position. Verify that the floor remains uninterrupted by the top-hung system and that finishes and care instructions are documented.
The coordinated drawings remain the authority for parking position, overhead continuity, route and junction arrangement. Early coordination helps reduce changes later and supports a smoother review process.