Size
The interior size of the screen will depend on the number of instruments that are to be used. A single screen may measure 765 mm high by 610 mm wide by 593 mm deep (30.1 in by 24.0 in by 23.3 in) and a double screen 765 mm high by 1050 mm wide x 593 mm deep (30.1 in by 41.3 in by 23.3 in). The unit is either supported by four metal or wooden legs or a wooden post.
The top of the screen was originally composed of two asbestos boards with an air space between them. These asbestos boards have generally been replaced by a laminate due to health and safety reasons. The whole screen is painted with several coats of white to reflect sunlight radiation and will usually require repainting every two years.
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