Siniat 16mm Domestic Batten AFCDB16 is typically used for domestic applications in the southern states, mainly New South Wales and Victoria.

Siniat 18mm Furring Channel AFC18 can be used in domestic and lightweight commercial ceilings

Siniat 28mm Furring Channel AFC28 is the preferred product for commercial applications due to its superior spanning and load bearing capacity. Siniat Battens and Furring Channel are connected to a Top Cross Rail using an associated clip.

• ACDB39 for Battens
• AC39 for Furring Channel
• AC79SRES can be used with Furring Channel systems to improve the acoustic performance of the ceiling.

Siniat 25mm Top Cross Rail is typically used in domestic and lightweight commercial ceilings.

Siniat 30mm Top Cross Rail is typically used in lightweight commercial ceilings.

Siniat 38mm Top Cross Rail is typically used in medium to heavy weight commercial ceilings that are being sheeted with two or more layers of board.

The required spacing of the studs will depend on several factors. Maximum spacing is 600mm, however closer centres such as 450mm or 300mm may be required to increase the load bearing capacity or to span a further distance, refer to  Siniat Blueprint.

Refer to Siniat Plasterboard Installation Guide  for information on fixing of plasterboard or other ceiling linings.

For further information regarding Siniat Suspensions Ceiling Systems, please contact our helpful Siniat Technical Services Engineering Team.

Siniat has a large library of CAD details for all types of systems.

The Australian Standard AS/NZS 2589:2007 allows three ways to fix plasterboard to steel or timber substrates: screw fix only, nail fix only or a combination of either screw or nail with adhesive. The preferred method is to use screws or nails with adhesive. The nail fix only method is only suitable for a Level 3 Finish. Please refer to Siniat’s technical literature or AS/NZS 2589:2007 for correct installation details such as the spacing of fasteners and adhesive for each method and correct screw/nail type and size.

• For CurveShield refer to Siniat Blueprint for more information on the maximum frame spacing and minimum curve radius. Note: For plasterboard fixed to masonry refer to Siniat Blueprint.

Plasterboard can be fixed to various substrates that form wall partitions, ceilings, bulkheads or ducting. Plasterboard is most commonly fixed to steel studs, timber studs or masonry for wall partitions. Plasterboard can be fixed to ceiling framing by either directly fixing to the joists or by first installing metal furring channel and then fixing the plasterboard to the furring channel. Furring channel is also used to fix plasterboard linings for suspended ceilings or as an alternate method for fixing plasterboard to masonry on walls. All methods of installation can be found in Siniat’s technical literature.