Ceiling battens made simple
For a truly flat ceiling, you can’t go past a Barracuda ceiling batten.
Barracuda’s ceiling battens
Barracuda ceiling battens offer a wide range of benefits over standard timber battens. For example, they’re lighter than timber battens, making them easy to handle on site. Plus, they can be made to any length you need. They also don’t hold water, so you don’t have to wait for them to dry before applying plasterboard, and of course, being NZ made steel, they’re not going to warp or twist. In short, they’ll save you plenty of time on site, and provide you with a perfectly flat ceiling. What more could you ask for?
Here’s some of the many benefits our battens provide:
Easy to install
Low Maintenance
NZ Made
Laser True Construction
Strong & Rigid
Reduced Build Time
100% Recyclable
Silent Clips for Sound Reduction
Standard Sizes
Cut to Length
Architectural Finish
Delivery Available
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Our ceiling battens offer 3 fixing systems
Direct Fix System
When fixing direct to the truss/chord, the Barracuda Steel Roofing Purlin is nailed or screwed through the flange at every support
Standard Clip System
The Barracuda Clip system, combined with Barracuda Ceiling Battens allow for precision installation of ceiling board. The serrated edges provide a simple and quick method for accurate height adjustment, eliminating the need for marking on each individual clip. It is ideal for all domestic and commercial applications using ceiling board.
Silent Clip System
Barracuda’s Silent clips are designed to prevent noise transfer between rooms. By using a Barracuda 35mm Batten and Silent Clip, an STC rating exceeding 54 can be achieved.
Roofing Purlin System
When fixing direct to the truss/chord, the Barracuda Steel Roofing Purlin is nailed or screwed through the flange at every support
Specifications
Thickness
0.55mm
Coating Mass
275/gm2
Maximum Span
1,200mm
Maximum Spacing
600mm
Technical Drawings
20mm Batten
35mm Batten
40mm Roofing Purlin
Barracuda Ceiling Batten & Roofing Purlin Span Table sheets
To view, download or print our Barracuda Ceiling Batten Span Table sheet or Roofing Purlin Span Table sheet, simply click on either image or button link below.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The best time to install is when the roof is on and the building is wrapped or enclosed although to save some time, you can take the measurements as soon as all of the framing is installed.
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The roof needs to be on otherwise the battens will fill up with water and, unless drained, could leak onto the plasterboard when it is installed.
The floors must be cleared as much as possible to allow for access (to make the install as easy as possible, we recommend a small rolling scaffold).
For high ceilings and long drop areas such as stairwells, a safe and secure scaffold is a must.
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Every build is different and timing will be affected by your level of skill and the tools you have on hand. For a flat ceiling and a competent installer, you can expect the following:
Direct Fix—up to 125m2 per day
Clipped—80-100m2 per day
Suspended—60m2 per day -
Both the 20mm & 35mm battens can span up to 1200mm between clips. We would however recommend installing clips at centres of 900-1000mm. Please refer to the Span Table in our Technical Downloads section.
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Earthing is an electrical safety requirement and involves connecting the battens to the ground. Although most battens are connected by wafering the ends to the perimeter channel/angle, earthing needs to be done by your electrician when he earths the house.
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Sure. Check out our Ceiling Batten Measuring Tips page.
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