Deciding whether your cleanroom should be modular instead of drywall is not the only decision a project team has to make when considering a cleanroom. In most cases, the choice of panels is not as clear cut as once was the norm.

Once you’ve decided that you need a cleanroom, then what? For one, you have to decide what type of clean-room you require. Many people within an organization will not have the knowledge necessary to make an informed decision regarding their cleanroom construction materials. An outside design and building firm is typically the answer. They can help you with your clean-room design, lighting schemes, and HVAC layouts, and also spearhead your construction. In addition to design and building firms, many cleanroom vendors also offer these servicesas customers turn to vendors for advice and turnkey solutions.

Before you set out to approve a cleanroom vendor, it’s important for you to understand some basics. With so many vendors available you’ll want to know what makes one vendor stand out from another. Various clean-room vendors supply a multitude of different wall panels, insulation, ceiling systems, and floors. But which one is right for you? I’ll try to explain some of the different systems available to make you a more informed shopper as you outsource your cleanroom.