Timber Click-on Batten Tech Specs

This page includes comprehensive technical information on our Timber Click-on Batten system. To find specific data, use the menu on the right.

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Profiles and Sizes
Click-on Battens are available in the following sizes in Block, Flute and Dome profiles. For larger projects, custom sizes and profiles can be created. Contact us on 1800 008 828 for more information.
Block

 

Dome

 

Flute

 

Species and Coatings

For help choosing the right timber coating for your application, read our detailed guide here. Timber is a natural material and colour variations are inevitable. We’ve prepared an article to help you understand how it all works – you can read it here.

Colours are reproduced as accurately as possible, we recommend that you request product samples before final selection. Whilst our products are produced as consistently as possible, each species has their own natural variations of colour, features and characteristics. Product samples may or may not fully reflect the colour variation that will occur on the project.

Please Note: Natural Accent – Clear Exterior only available on request for Spotted Gum.

Request a sample   Download Data Sheets

Interior only Interior / exterior
Sculptform Spotted Gum Raw Spotted Gum

Interior / exterior
Sculptform Spotted Gum Raw Raw
Interior / exterior
Spotted gum clear oil Clear Oil
Interior Only
Natural Accent - Clear
Interior Only
Natural Accent - Ochre
Interior Only
Natural Accent - Mist Grey
Interior Only
Natural Accent - Rich Mocha
Interior Only
Natural Accent - Blackwash
Interior Only
Natural Accent - Double Black
Interior / exterior
Spotted Gum ultraclear enviropro Intergrain Ultraclear
Interior / exterior
Spotted gum light oak enviropro Intergrain Light Oak
Sculptform White Oak Raw American Oak

Interior Only
Sculptform White Oak Raw Raw
Interior Only
White oak clear oil Clear Oil
Interior Only
Natural Accent - Clear
Interior Only
Natural Accent - Natural Tone
Interior Only
Natural Accent - Whitewash
Interior Only
Natural Accent - Ochre
Interior Only
Natural Accent - Mist Grey
Interior Only
Natural Accent - Storm Grey
Interior Only
Natural Accent - Rich Mocha
Interior Only
Natural Accent - Blackwash
Interior Only
Natural Accent - Double Black
Grandis Grandis

Interior Only
Grandis Natural Accent - Clear
Interior Only
Natural Accent - Earth tone
Interior Only
Natural Accent - Whitewash
Interior Only
Natural Accent - Chalk White
Interior Only
Natural Accent - Ochre
Interior Only
Natural Accent - Mist Grey
Interior Only
Natural Accent - Storm Grey
Interior Only
Natural Accent - Rich Mocha
Interior Only
Natural Accent - Blackwash
Interior Only
Natural Accent - Double Black
Mounting Options
Mounting Tracks are batten carrier rails that come to site with factory-fitted batten clips for speed and accuracy.

Standard mounting track

Standard Track

45mm wide x 25mm deep

Suitable for interior and exterior applications. Features a specially designed groove for acoustic backing.

Exterior mounting track

Slim Track

25mm wide x 25mm deep

Designed for exterior applications when no acoustic backing is required. Streamlined for water drainage with a sleek look. Can also be used for interiors when no acoustic backing is required.

Curving track

Curving Track

45mm wide x 17mm deep

Supplied to site flexible and used to curve around the existing form.

Note: For interior use only.

 

Trackless

Using Direct fix clips, battens can be mounted directly to a substate for a minimalistic look. 

Split Track

35mm wide x 25mm deep

The versatile Split Track is designed to be able to fit large head masonry fixings and allow for onsite in/out tolerance.

Suspended Ceiling Track

45mm wide x 32mm deep

Only suitable for suspended ceilings. Hangers and TCR not included. Designed to snap into standard suspended ceiling systems and replaces the furring channel.

Clip types

Standard Clip

Factory fitted to Mounting Tracks.

 

Direct Fix Clip

For mounting battens directly to a substate.

 

Sliding Clip

Slides in the Mounting Track for onsite spacing adjustment.

 

Swivel Clip

Factory fitted to Mounting Tracks to accommodate angled battens.

 

Seesaw Clip

For sculptural applications where greater degrees of freedom is desired.

 

Timber Species Usage

All timbers recommended for exterior use are Durability Class 1 (AS 5604), ensuring peace of mind that the timber will remain durable for a minimum of 40 years.

Timber Species Interior Use Exterior Use
Spotted Gum Yes Yes
American Oak Yes
Grandis Yes On request
Sustainability

Sculptform Declare Labels

Sculptform is proud to offer products with Declare Labels, a transparency initiative that helps architects and designers make informed choices about materials. Declare Labels provide clear, accessible information on the ingredients used in our products, ensuring they meet strict sustainability standards. By choosing Sculptform, our customers can confidently specify materials that contribute to healthier, eco-friendly building environments, supporting their sustainability goals and aligning with green building certifications like LEED and WELL.

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Our declaration is LBC RED LIST APPROVED.
This is defined as: products disclose a minimum of 99% of ingredients present in the final product and meet the LBC Red List Imperative requirements through one or more approved exceptions.

Timber Certification

Timber Species FSC® PEFC® / Responsible Wood®
Spotted Gum Not Available On Request
American Oak On Request Not Available
Grandis On Request Not Available

* FSC and PEFC timber may have longer lead times. 

DOWNLOAD FSC CERTIFICATE   DOWNLOAD PEFC CERTIFICATE

Read more about timber certification in our article ‘Why use Sustainable Timber?

Technical Datasheet

For more details around connection capacities, section and material properties and other engineering data download our Technical Datasheet.

Download Technical Datasheet

Revit and DWG Files

The complete package of Revit, DWG and PDF files for Sculptform’s Click-on Battens can be downloaded below.

Download DWG Package

Download Revit package

Acoustic Backing

Our Acoustic backing panels are Group 1 fire rated and can be incorporated into our system to not only be a great acoustic solution but also replaces the need to plaster and paint a wall or ceiling behind the battens, saving time and money. Download the data sheet here for more info.

Available Colours Standard Sheet Size Thickness Acoustic Properties
Black
White
585 x 2440mm
(to suit 600mm mounting track spacing)1185 x 2440mm
(to suit 1200mm mounting track spacing)
7mm NRC 0.4 (when using 90mm air cavity)

*To see the acoustic performance of a specific design, use our Price & Spec tool.

 

Typical Wall Setup

Mounting track centres

Interior regulated environments – typically 600mm for timber battens (stud centres 600mm or less).* Exterior applications require additional load considerations such as  wind load which impact on mounting track centres. Refer to our product technical datasheet and consult with your project engineer.

*The data stated within are indicative only and may not be used as Evidence of Suitability.

Typical Suspended Ceiling Setup

Sculptform Suspended Ceiling

Mounting track centres

Dependent on batten weight and other design loads imposed on the system. Span chart below for indicative track centres for budgetary purposes only (The data stated within are indicative only and may not be used as Evidence of Suitability). See Price & Spec tool for estimating the weight per square meter.

The spans above consider the rigidity of the batten member only. They do not consider project specific engineering requirements such as wind load, seismic load, and other imposed actions. It is required that a qualified engineer reviews the design prior to construction.

*Spacings of hanger/TCR is dependent on the weight of chosen batten configuration and project specific engineering requirements. We suggest consulting your suspended ceiling system provider for further information.

Span Chart

Max allowable weight per square metre (kg/m2)

Mounting Track Centres
Top Cross Rail Centres 600mm 900mm 1200mm
600mm 48 kg/m2 26 kg/m2 10 kg/m2
900mm 17 kg/m2 19 kg/m2 8 kg/m2
1200mm 12 kg/m2

 

Please note:
  • The data within these span tables are indicative only, and doesn’t account for project or site specific performance requirements.
  • It is recommended that you have a qualified engineer to verify the design against the Engineering Specification for the project, prior to construction.
  • The capacities, material properties and core engineering assumptions behind these values are contained within the Product Technical Datasheet.
  • Your Click-on Batten weight can be estimated on our Price & Spec tool.
Suspended Ceiling Services

Services which integrate into our suspended ceiling system must not exceed 3kg/m². Weights of over 3kg/m² must be self-supporting.

Learn more about how to detail integrated lighting into our Click-on Battens system in our guide here. 

Curved Walls

Sculptform Click-on Battens curved wall

Curved walls are simple with the Click-on Batten system due to the specially designed curving mounting track. As the track is kerfed to be easily manipulated to suit the curve, it requires support between the studs. The ply form used must be thick enough to support the track across the span and be able to accept a screw fixing, every 150mm – 200mm. Please contact us for more information on using ply forms for curved walls. Note that all loads imposed on the system should be considered in the design of the ply form used to support the track. Depending on the width of the batten used, different minimum radii can be achieved (see below).

The following table is based on typical designs and assumes a single kerf between the battens. Tighter radii can be achieved through custom kerfing, including a double kerf undercut option. Contact us to find a solution for your specific design.

Batten Width Minimum Convex Radius* Minimum Concave Radius*
22mm 408mm 626mm
30mm 471mm 718mm
40mm 628mm 957mm
60mm 549mm 821mm

*The radius is measured to the top surface of the track.

NOTE: Curved tracks are not suitable for external use due to the additional loads imposed on the system.
Please contact us for further information to find an alternative solution.

 

Example Specification

Use the following table as a guide when creating your specification for Sculptform Click-on Battens. The details on this page will guide you through the range of species, coatings and profile sizes we have available. Our online Price & Spec tool can also create your complete specification and provide you with pricing in minutes.

Product Name Sculptform Click-on Battens
Material Timber – Spotted Gum
Batten Coating Clear Oil
Batten Size (s) 30×60, 30×30, 40x19mm
Sequence 30×60, 30×30, 40×19 repeating
Spacing between battens 15mm
Mounting Track Type Standard
Mounting Track Colour Black
Acoustic Backing Black
Batten Weights
Species Density
Spotted Gum 990kg/m³
American Oak 705kg/m³
Grandis 600kg/m³
Fire Compliance
Group Rating

Untreated timber typically achieves a Group 3 rating, when assessed to AS 5637.1. Contact us for more information.

Download Reports

AS5637.1 Group Reports

 

Combustibility

Timber is deemed combustible under AS 1530.1-1994.

If your project requires a non-combustible material please refer to our aluminium range.

 

BAL Rating

Each timber species achieves different BAL ratings according to AS 3959-2009 as outlined below –

Timber Species Bal Rating
Spotted Gum 29
American Oak Not tested
Grandis Not tested

 

Durability

Durability is an important factor when using timber externally. Each species of timber falls into one of the following durability classes. These classes relate to above ground durability as per AS 5604: 2005.

Timber Species Durability Class – Life Expectancy Usage
Spotted Gum Class 1 – Greater than 40 years Interior / Exterior
American Oak Class 3 – 7 to 15 years Interior Only
Grandis Class 2 – 15 to 40 years Interior and sheltered exterior
Maintenance
Interior Applications

Interior timber typically does not need maintenance. It is important to regularly check timber which is exposed to UV radiation through windows etc, as this can lead to yellowing of the coating. Re-coating may be required. DO NOT use any detergents, chemicals or other abrasive substances as this can damage the coatings. For more information and how to clean and maintain interior timber, download our guide below.

Interior Timber Maintenance

 

Exterior Applications

The level of maintenance required on external timber largely depends on the degree of exposure, location, coating selection and desired aesthetic. Sculptform offers the following coating options factory applied as standard –

  • Clear Oil (Cutek CD50 Clear Oil)

When timber is not exposed to direct sunlight (for example exterior soffits), Clear oil maintains the timbers natural colour. When timber is exposed to sunlight, using Clear Oil will allow the timber to silver unless additional pigment is used to tint the clear oil. Sculptform recommends re-coating these applications every 12-18 months.

  • Enviropro Exterior Coatings

When Enviropro exterior coatings are used on timber which is not exposed to direct sunlight, it typically will not require maintenance. Sculptform still recommends annual inspections to check the integrity of the coating.

Enviropro coatings are designed to maintain timber colour and prevent silvering, even in areas which are exposed to direct sunlight and UV radiation. To keep the timber pristine, Sculptform recommends re-coating every 2-4 years. The rate of coating deterioration varies, so 6 monthly visual inspections should be carried out to identify any deterioration of the coating and areas for re-coating.

External Corners and In-fills
Wrap around external corners require the use of a specifically designed corner clip which simply clicks into a mitred mounting track corner.

Sculptform - external corner

A) Corner In-fill
B) Mounting Track
C) Batten Clip
D) Corner Clip
E) Feature Batten

Sculptform - external corner

A) Feature Batten
B) Corner Clip
C) Corner In-fill Options
D) Mitred Mounting Track

 

Infill Sizes

In-fills are available in a range of sizes to fit any batten profile (see below). DAR (Dressed All Round)

Batten Size Suggested Infill size
22x40mm Block 40x40mm DAR
40x40mm Block 40x40mm DAR
30x30mm Block 30x30mm DAR
30x19mm Block 19x19mm DAR
60x19mm Block 19x19mm DAR
30x60mm Block 60x60mm DAR (interior applications only)
30x30mm Flute 30x30mm DAR
40x30mm Dome 30x30mm Dome
60x30mm Dome 30x30mm Dome

 

Length Options
Timber battens are available in a range of length options to suit on-site needs
Random Lengths

Random Length is the most common form of timber supply. It typically is a length spread from 1.2m – 3.6m with an average of 2.4m. It is generally the most cost-effective way of procuring timber. Random length is what is supplied unless specified otherwise. All battens are supplied end-matched and must span across two clips. Battens are joined with our Sculptform Batten Joiner.

soffit ceiling

 

Set Lengths

Set length is used where a quantity of the same lengths are required for your project. Sculptform can offer set lengths between 1.2m and 3.6m. Set lengths are always supplied slightly over length to allow for onsite trimming.

 

Exact Length

Cut to exact length is similar to the ‘Set Length’ option, but with trimming to an accuracy of ±1mm.  Accurate onsite measure required to prevent issues with uneven walls and ceilings.

spotted gum cladding

 

Access Panels
Our batten system allows several options when dealing with access requirements. These methods are similar for solid timber battens and aluminium battens. Battens are usually cut on site to ensure the required panel dimensions. Timber and aluminium battens require different cutting techniques and it is important to use the correct equipment and blades.
Pivot Hatch

Pivot hatches are supplied as a kit and assembled on site. Please consider:

  • Clearance is required for upward movement. Allow 200mm clearance above the panel
  • Typically 1-3mm gap in the batten ends
  • Length options available are 600mm and 1200mm.
  • Battens can be cut to any width on site up to 1200mm. Beyond 1200mm, consult Sculptform directly.

 

Download DWG Detail

 

Sculptform - pivot hatch

 

Drop-in Hatch

The drop-in hatch is the simplest solution to providing access. Please consider:

  • This hatch type is built on site at the locations required.
  • Drop-in hatches can be built any size up to 1200x1200mm.
  • Stainless spring is removed on last clip.

drop in hatch

 

Hidden Doors

When creating a hidden door for a project our batten system allows for several options depending on the requirement. From concealed fix doors, hinged doors to bi-fold doors we are sure to have a solution for you. To find out more information and download drawings see our blog ‘How to seamlessly detail a concealed door’.

For assistance in detailing your project-specific applications, contact us to speak to one of our experts.

Integrated Lighting

The flexibility of the Click-on battens system allows lighting to be integrated quickly and easily. Detailing examples in PDF and DWG formats for the following lighting options are available in our guide – How to detail integrated lighting.

  • Down and can lights
  • Inlaid lights
  • Linear lights
  • Cove lights

 

 

End Junction Options
In most applications of Click-on Battens, installers are faced with a junction; Usually a corner, or coming up to a window or door. Below are two methods of installation.
Angle Bracket

A) Feature batten
B) Mounting track
To be checked out to accommodate angle
C) 25 x 40 x 3mm aluminium angle
Finish can be powder coated or anodised to your preference
D) Wall substrate

 

DAR Endstop

Sculptform-click-on-battens-end-junction-square

A) Feature batten
B) Mounting track
C) Custom timber endstop
D) Wall substrate

 

End matching
End matching is a small tongue and groove profile on the ends of the battens. When engaged, these profiles help to maintain batten alignment at the butt joins. If your battens are cut to increment, cut the tongue off the first batten where butting to a wall, or the ends will be visible.

 

 

Batten Joiner

Where timber battens are supplied random length and need to be joined off a clip, the batten joiner needs to be used. This accessory is designed to be used in conjunction with end matching to provide strong joins between battens off a clip.

Mounting Track Joiner

The Mounting Track Joiner is used to align the tracks at end-to-end joins and uses a simple push-fit connection. This joiner is only used with Ceiling Mounting Track.

 

Anti-slip Detail

The L-profile trim is used as an anti-slip mechanism for vertical batten applications. Typically fixed at the bottom of the battens, the L-profile trim also helps with alignment of battens.

Sculptform Anti-slip detail

Where the aluminium base angle is not being used, it is recommended that a small screw be inserted into the back of the batten to serve as an anti-slip measure.

Sculptform click on battens anti-slip detail

Maximum Cantilever

The last mounting track should be no more than 100mm from the end of the battens when spacing between the battens is under 20mm. For sequences with spacing over 20mm, a maximum cantilever of 300mm is acceptable when using timber battens.

Batten Removal and Replacement

A feature of the Click-on battens system is the ability to quickly and easily remove any batten on a wall or ceiling using a specially designed tool provided by Sculptform. The batten removability feature is designed to be used to replace damaged battens or to allow emergency access behind the battens. If access is required on a regular basis, Sculptform recommends our access hatch solution.

If batten removability is a requirement, please consider the following:

  • To allow for batten removability on suspended ceilings, battens must be joined on a clip without the use of the batten joiner.
  • Battens can only be removed on sequences which have at least 5mm spacing between battens.
  • The removal tool is designed to apply pressure to the inside of the track and will not leave any visible marks.

For full instructions on our removal tool, download our manual below.

Click-on Battens manual