DecoBatten® is a lightweight aluminium batten system designed for quick and easy installation. Available in a one-piece or two-piece ‘Quick Click’ system, it offers versatile solutions for a wide range of applications. The following installation guide outlines a range of installation techniques. If you require further assistance, please contact us.
Getting Started
One-Piece Batten Profiles
Two-Piece QuickClick® Profiles
Certifications
Suggested Tools
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn during installation. Processing the DecoBatten® in areas with excessive dust, sawdust, metal fines, and/or shavings risks potential damage to the finished surface.
Installation Surface
The installation surface should be clean and flat, and preparations (such as backing color) should be applied before the installation of DecoBatten® products.
Supporting Structure and Fixings
Before installation, the supporting structure should be assessed to ensure that it is structurally sound and able to support the live and dead loads of the DecoBatten® products to be installed. When fixing DecoBatten® products, it is recommended that they are fixed at a minimum of 600mm centers when applied to a solid backing or 450mm centers when applied to framing. However, due to the wide variety of installation applications, this may not be required for all cases. DECO recommends that users contact a certified engineer to assess the supporting structure and fixings required when installing DecoBatten®, especially in high-wind and high-risk areas.
Important Information
All DecoBatten® and accessories are supplied in 6.5m lengths. As part of the manufacturing process, the first 10mm of both ends of the extrusion are taped and not imaged, therefore each batten will need to be trimmed by 15mm on each end to remove the tape and provide a clean finish. After the removal of each end, the useable length is 6.45m.
25x25mm
32x32x2mm
40x40mm
50x50mm
65x65mm
100x100mm
150x150mm
25x50mm
25x100mm
40x80mm
50x75mm
50x100X1.6mm
50x150x2mm
50x150x3mm
50x200mm
50x250mm
25x25mm Cover
25x50mm Cover
25x75mm Cover
25x40mm Radius Cover
32x27mm Circular Cover
40x20mm Cover
40x40mm Cover
40x80mm Cover
40x65mm Radius Cover
40x25mm Concave Cover
40x20mm Convex Cover
50x25mm Cover
50x50mm Cover
50x75mm Cover
50x80mm Angle Cover
50x80mm Radius Cover
50x100mm Cover
50x150mm Cover
50x200mm Cover
50x250mm Cover
All testing has been done using the details provided in this installation guide. To claim the performances set out herein, the details in this guide must be followed.
AS1530.1
Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures – Combustibility test for materials.
AS 1530.3
Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures – Simultaneous determination of ignitability, flame propagation, heat release and smoke release.
AS 3837-G1
Method of test for heat and smoke release rates for materials and products using an oxygen consumption calorimeter.
NCC Compliant: Non-combustible
Volume 1 – Clause C.1.12 – Combustibility of Materials (No Amendment in NCC 2016).
Screws/Rivets
Metal – Colour matched pop rivets or self drilling TEK screws.
Wood – Self Drilling Timber Screws
Sealant/Adhesive
Deco recommends the use of high quality sealant and adhesives.
Impact Driver
A high-quality Impact Driver with an appropriate driver bit is recommended for fixing all extrusions to the building structure.
Mitre Saw
A high-quality Mitre Saw equipped with an aluminium cutting blade is recommended for cutting the boards to length and trimming the boardends.