The furring channels or ceiling battens are attached to the underside of the ceiling joists using fixing clips in the case of furring channels so that they run at right angles to the joists.
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Furring channel is also used to fix plasterboard linings for suspended ceilings or as an alternate method for fixing plasterboard to masonry on walls.
The required spacing of the furring channel or batten will depend on several factors.
Fasten the ceiling batten at every support using a 10x16mm hex head self drilling screw minimum fixing size through each flange as shown below.
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Attach direct fixing clip 534 or 547 to one end and tcr clip 2534 to the other.
Fix furring channel track along both walls and at 90 to the direction of the furring channel.
Furring channel is a batten used in conjunction with specified clips to provide a stable framework for fixing plasterboard to walls and ceilings.
Fasten the plasterboard to the ceiling batten according to the plasterboard manufacturer s specifications refer to the figure below for an example.
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The spacing between them will depend on the type of plasterboard being used.
Fix assembly to one side of the truss purlin or concrete slab with appropriate fixings as in figures 1 2 and at.