Ceiling Battens
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Steel alternative to timber battens.
Application
Suitable for use in residential, commercial and industrial applications when used as a secondary member supporting roof or wall cladding.
Description
Ceiling Battens are steel alternative to timber battens. Manufactured from high-tensile galvanised steels or ZINCALUME® steel, ceiling battens are lightweight with the consistent strength of steel. Some of its features include:
- Straight and true.
- Termite and bora proof.
- Durable and rot free.
- Fire resistant.
- Available in a range of spans and gauges.
- Available in both ZINCALUME® and galvanised steels.
General information
Shape | Rectangle. |
Material | Steel. |
Uniclass | |
SpecPack | 05400 Cold-Formed Metal Framing |
NATSPEC National Classification System | 0342 Light Steel Framing |
SpeedSpec | 05400 Cold Formed Metal Framing |
Specification data - Cold-formed galvanized steel sections
Material | |
Standard | To AS/NZS 4600. |
Designation | G550. |
Thickness | 0.42 mm. |
Corrosion protection | |
Standard | To AS 1397. |
Class | AZ150. |
Material | ZINCALUME® steel. |
Batten size | 22 mm (depth) x 60.99 mm (width). |
MassDensity | 0.32 kg/m. |
Span | Manufacturer guidanceMaximum span for non-cyclonic regions is 1200 mm, with maximum spacing of 600 mm supported by one layer of 10 mm or 13 mm plasterboard. |
Frame or support | Steel. Guidance for specification option: Use 10 - 16 x 16 HH Tek as fasteners. Timber. Guidance for specification option: Use M5.5 - 11 x 40 Batten Screws as fasteners. Manufacturer guidanceRequired fasteners vary depending on framing. |
Wind load | To AS 4055. Manufacturer guidanceWind Loads for Housing. |
Weather conditions | Manufacturer guidanceContact local manufacturer if to be used within 1 km of industrial, chemical, marine or corrosive environments. |
Compatibility | Manufacturer guidanceNever use on or in conjunction with lead, copper, bare metal, stainless steel, mortar, concrete, green and some chemically treated timbers. |
Literature
Ceiling Battens, Roof Battens & Top Hats Design Manual