Furring Channel Ceiling Battens
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Furring channel ceiling battens. We supply a huge range of commercial metal systems. 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. The required spacing of the furring channel or batten will depend on several factors.
Visit us today for the widest range of steel products. Furring channel is a batten used in conjunction with specified clips to provide a stable framework for fixing plasterboard to walls and ceilings. Contact us today or buy building supplies online today. Fix assembly to one side of the truss purlin or concrete slab with appropriate fixings as in figures 1 2 and at.
Maximum spacing is 600mm however closer centres such as 450mm or 300mm may be required refer to knauf blueprint. Fasten the plasterboard to the ceiling batten according to the plasterboard manufacturer s specifications refer to the figure below for an example. Fix furring channel track along both walls and at 90 to the direction of the furring channel. All methods of installation can be found in knauf s technical literature.
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. Attach direct fixing clip 534 or 547 to one end and tcr clip 2534 to the other. Covid 19 update to customers.
Step two cut suspension rod to length.