Furring Channel Ceiling Battens

The required spacing of the furring channel or batten will depend on several factors.

Furring channel ceiling battens.

We supply a huge range of commercial metal systems. Visit us today for the widest range of steel products. Attach direct fixing clip 534 or 547 to one end and tcr clip 2534 to the other. The spacing between them will depend on the type of plasterboard being used.

Fasten the ceiling batten at every support using a 10x16mm hex head self drilling screw minimum fixing size through each flange as shown below. All methods of installation can be found in knauf s technical literature. Check out our range of ceiling battens products at your local bunnings warehouse. Network building supplies are rondo stockists.

Maximum spacing is 600mm however closer centres such as 450mm or 300mm may be required refer to knauf blueprint. Fix furring channel track along both walls and at 90 to the direction of the furring channel. Contact us today or buy building supplies online today. Step two cut suspension rod to length.

Looking for rondo furring channel battens. Fix assembly to one side of the truss purlin or concrete slab with appropriate fixings as in figures 1 2 and at. Furring channel is also used to fix plasterboard linings for suspended ceilings or as an alternate method for fixing plasterboard to masonry on walls. These furring channels are available in 2400 2700 3000 3600 4800 6000mm lengths.

The furring channels or ceiling battens are attached to the underside of the ceiling joists using fixing clips in the case of furring channels so that they run at right angles to the joists.