Technical Information
Steel Framing
Ceiling Batten
CEILING BATTEN Steel Section is light and strong and has many advantages over timber battens. Formed from Hi-Tensile zinc/ aluminium coated steel coil CEILING BATTEN Sections remain straight, are of uniform and consistent shape and can be end lapped which reduces the amount of cutting as with timber battens.
PRINCIPLE
CEILING BATTEN Section is now used by most builders as it prevents plasterboard cracking and "nail popping" caused by shrinkage of the battens. They can also be used for other applications such as awnings and facades. CEILING BATTEN Section is fixed to the joists using either screws or nails through the flanges. The ceiling board is then fixed to the top Vee of the section.
ADVANTAGES
LONG LIFE, QUALITY
CEILING BATTEN Section is guaranteed a long life. All materials conform to Australian Standards. There are no worries about white ants, borers or rotting. Galvanised or Zinc/Aluminium coated steel provides the best protection from the environment and gives long life to any building.
LABOUR & COST SAVING
CEILING BATTEN Section is manufactured locally by continuously roll-forming prefinished steel coil and because of the efficient profile it is a low cost building material. Because of the ease of construction and fast fixing of frame members, erection time is speedy and therefore labour costs low. The protective coating on this section means that it will last for years without being touched, keeping maintenance costs very low.
DESIGN
FLEXIBILITY
Using CEILING BATTEN means your home can be built as you want it giving design freedom. Alterations, additions and renovations are also easily made.
CEILING BATTEN is also suitable for other applications such as for framing van bodies, floor stiffeners, bracing, awning support frames, furring channel and shelving.
COMPATABILITY
All the usual Ceiling Materials can be used with CEILING BATTENS and it also can be used in combination with other systems such as timber.
PERFORMANCE
ROOF BATTENS - MAXIMUM SPANS & SPACING
Supporting 13mm Thick Plasterboard:
Maximum Batten Span - 1200mm
Maximum Batten Spacing - 600mm
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
MATERIAL
CEILING BATTEN Section is produced from Hi-Tensile Grade G550/AZ150 (550 MPa Minimum Yield Stress coated with a minimum 150gm/sq. m. Zinc/Aluminium alloy) complying with AS.1397.
THICKNESS
CEILING BATTEN is produced in a Base Material Thickness of 0.42mm (0.48mm TCT)
MASS AND AREA
Mass Per Unit Length - 0,36 kg/m.
Cross Sectional Area - 43.3 sq. mm.
SUPPLY DETAILS
LENGTHS
Ceiling Batten Standard Packs comprise of 6100mm lengths in bundles of 30 lengths. CEILING BATTEN Section can be cut in the factory to any length specified by the customer. For special orders please contact your Steeline Centres.
INSTALLATION
FIXING TO HOUSE FRAME
STEEL: Use 2 - No 10 x 12 Pan Head Self Drilling Tek Screws.
OR Use 2 - 03.2 Aluminium Blind Rivets. (One Fastener through each flange)
TIMBER - Use 2 - 02.5 x 60 Galv Clouts (Right through the Batten)
OR Use 2 - 02.5 x 30 Galv Clouts (One through each flange)
FIXING OF PLATERBOARD
Use 1 - No 8 x 25 Gypsum Head S-Point Screw (at centres as specified by Plasterboard Manufacturer.)
PRECAUTIONS
CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENTS
The zinc/aluminium coating used to protect CEILING BATTEN is not recommended for use in unlined structures in severe industrial or highly corrosive environments within one kilometre of salt water locations. Please contact your STEELINE CENTRES for advice on this.
HANDLING & STORAGE
It is important to ensure that CEILING BATTEN Section does not become wet. as this will damage the coating and also reduce the life expectancy of the product. When stacked and left in the open for any length of time it is to be kept clear of the ground and completely covered to prevent moisture entering. If any components do become wet, they must be separated and air dried as soon as possible to remove any moisture.
FOR ACTUAL BATTEN DIMENSIONS PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL MEMBER.
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