Curved Timber Battens - Kerfed Timber
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Our curved timber battens allow designers and main contractors to create buildable, affordable solutions for their curved concepts.
Application
Interior and some external applications. Our curved timber system is extremely versatile and can be used in a variety of applications such as transitions between walls and ceilings, or impressive bulkheads.
Description
Our curved timber integration into our Timber Click-on Batten system combines simple, fast installation with either of our curving options – Steam Bending and Kerfing.
Timber profiles are moulded in our Australian factory with a specially designed groove in the back which serves as the interface between the batten and our patented clip connections. These clips are provided pre-fixed to mounting tracks, which are quickly installed on-site before the battens are clicked into place.
The process of kerfing involves cutting small notches in the back of the timber batten to allow the timber to be flexed around a substructure to create the forms or curves. The timber battens are provided pre-kerfed to site in straight, but flexible lengths. Suitable for interiors and sheltered exteriors.
Our curved timber manufacturing methods allow designers to create large scale curves in the beauty of natural timber. Seamless transitions between planes such as a wall and ceiling provide a unique handcrafted aesthetic on a commercial scale.
We can manufacture curved timber on such large scale by combining the bending process with our Timber Click-on Battens System. The benefits of the established system carry across, ensuring customisation and fast, accurate installation.
General information
Color | Manufacturer guidanceVarious colours available. Timber is a natural material and colour variations are inevitable. |
Finish | Hydro-flex water-based lacquer. Manufacturer guidanceDue to the requirements of the kerfing process, we offer the following species and coatings for kerfing applications. Custom solutions are always available. Hydro-flex water-based lacquer with a premium UV top coat. |
Material | Timber |
Shape | Manufacturer guidanceNot every profile in our standard range is available for steam bending due to profile and size constraints. The species chosen can also make a difference to the profiles available. Refer to the steam bending parameters table to confirm. Block and dome profiles available. The process of curving timber through kerfing is not suitable for all the timber profiles we have available. The range below has been tested and will perform well when kerfed. |
Size | Manufacturer guidanceVarious sizes available. |
Warranty description | Internal Applications – 7 years. Manufacturer guidanceThe period and terms of the warranties are divided into the four (4) categories below. Your project may include one or more of the following categories. Sculptform – Timber Products: Internal Applications – 7 years. External Applications – 5 years. Sculptform – Aluminium Products: Internal Applications – 15 years – Up to 25 years available on request. External Applications – 10 years – Up to 25 years available on request. |
Uniclass | |
NATSPEC National Classification System | 0531 Suspended Ceilings - Combined |
SpeedSpec | 09500 Suspended Ceilings |
SpecPack | 09500 Suspended Ceilings |
Specification data - Linear ceiling lining systems
Suspension grid | Metal furring channels |
Suspension grid fasteners | Mounting tracks to suspended grid. Our kerfed timber integrates with our timber Click-on Battens system and uses our patented clip connections. The two most common methods of fixing the battens are Our standard track system, using mounting tracks with prefixed clips to hold the battens in place. Using direct fix clips to ply forms, which are attached to the substrate and form the shape of the curve. This method is useful for complex applications. |
System execution | Manufacturer guidanceRequires custom ply form work to form the required curve. |
Spacing | Manufacturer guidanceThere is no limitation here however, we recommend 5mm to 10mm to limit visibility of kerfing behind the battens. Close spacing (eg. 5mm) is recommended to disguise the kerfing behind the batten. We are working on a profile with tapered sides to minimise the visibility of the kerfs. |
BendRadius | The minimum inner radius that can be formed by kerfing is 1.5 meters. |
Span | 300mm between clip connections. |
Face layer | Timber battens |
Sustainability data
Country of material origin | Australia |
Case studies
Sculptform Design Studio, VIC