Are demountable walls more cost effective in the long run over drywall?

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"There's no question that demount-ables are far more expensive than basic drywall partitions on a straight, one-time cost comparison," says Eileen Goodman, director of interior design, Moody Nolan Inc. "They can be cost effective, however, if they're used in an application where frequent reconfigurations of hard-wall landscapes justify the initial expense." She also points out that, if wall reconfiguration is outsourced, economic advantages will shrink. Michelle Anderson, founding executive at Calgary, AB-based DIRTT, emphasizes keeping all wall-system pieces in mind (glass walls, doors, hanging capabilities, electrical and data requirements, etc.) when making this decision. "Add any higher-end detailing to these walls, or electrical, and your price gap will close dramatically (and occasionally reverse), allowing the movable product to be less expensive at first cost."