The Steelformers Ceiling Batten System
- Abbreviation
- Appraisal number 1143 (2020)
- Valid from
- 27/11/2020
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited,
- Information type
- BRANZ Appraisal,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
The Steelformers Ceiling Batten System is a light-gauge steel ceiling batten system for use in residential and commercial buildings.
The ceiling battens are top-hat steel channel sections formed from galvanised coil steel.
The Steelformers Ceiling Batten System also includes a roll-formed perimeter channel and batten clips. The components are screw fixed to timber or steel ceiling framing.
Scope
The Steelformers Ceiling Batten System is appraised for use as ceiling battens directly supporting ceiling linings in buildings within the following scope:
- on framed ceilings within the scope limitations of NZS 3604; and,
- on framed ceilings within the scope limitations of NASH Standard Part Two; and,
- on timber and light gauge steel-framed ceilings subject to specific design.
The use of the Steelformers Ceiling Batten System in structural applications such as part of a ceiling diaphragm, or as a part of fire resistance rated construction has not been assessed and is outside the scope of the Appraisal.