Product Description

The Featurecraft (ex- Zenthe) acoustic and non-acoustic batten system consists of feature battens for ceilings as well as straight or curved walls.

​The smart mounting system features aluminium cross rails that hold the acoustic panels into place and clip-in sections. This allow for the feature battens to be simply clicked into place at the desired spacings. This system makes a feature out of any project while keeping installation time and costs to a minimum.

Feature battens are available in a range of materials and profiles. The male and female aluminium track is screw fixed into the back of the batten and the front of the horizontal track.

All timber is coated with a clear intumescent finish to achieve Group 1S fire rating. The timber is dressed to 4x standard sizes and a rebate machined into the back to provide the space for the ZBI (batten infill) to be fitted.

Please note: while these timber battens are available in a number of timber species through Featurecraft, this EnviroSpec listing is limited to the FSC and PEFC certified offering. At the time of generating this product profile, this includes the species listed below, however please consult with Featurecraft to confirm the species you are specifying falls within the FSC range.

FSC - Southland Beech  /  American White Oak  /  European Beech  /  Iroko  /  Kwila  /  Radiata Pine  /  Sapele  /  Western Red Cedar  /  Yellow Cedar  

PEFC -  Jarrah   /  Victorian Ash  /  Yellow Cedar  /  Western Red Cedar  /  Spotted Gum  /  Australian Blackwood

 

Technical and Environmental Benefits

FSC and PEFC certified with COC available through invoicing.

Contributes towards points in Green Star NZ and Homestar.

 

Manufacturer and Supplier Information - Featurecraft Ltd

Featurecraft Ltd (ex-Zenthe) is a young company, manufacturing decorative wall and ceiling linings. Typically battens and panels. The company is a certified supplier of FSC-certified and PEFC-certified wood products. As they learn and grow in this industry, environmental values also grow within the company.

Shop drawings are also available through Featurecraft, helping ensure the products and systems are made right, first time and are tailored to the specific location in the project.

The team has a good understanding of the construction industry and collaborate with the design teams from concept design through to detailed design then the tender process. As the project progresses through the construction phases Featurecraft works with the installation contractor to provide support throughout every stage of the project.

Featurecraft is 100% locally owned and manufactures all its products in Hawkes Bay , New Zealand, then selling throughout Australia and New Zealand.

 

Application and Purpose

Suitable for any architectural project varying from Hospitality, Commercial, Retail, Education facilities, Learning Centers and Apartments.

 

Installation and Maintenance

 INSTALLATION

- Place batten infill into rebate of batten, ensure to align in the center of the overall batten width.
- Screw batten infill down once aligned using a 6-8 gauge screw
- Screw the connecter trim to the Featurecraft ceiling or wall panel frame or relevant trim in the specified spacings.
- Insert necessary self-clamping joiner(ZSCJ)clip components into the prepared slots at batten ends.
- Clip the prepared batten onto the ceiling or wall batten connecter (ZBCHD), do so close to the final position
- Apply PVA glue to the end of the battens, Part A of batten 1, and Part B of batten 2.g.Gently tap batten 2 to meet and clamp into batten 1. Ensure the battens are perfectly lined up.

(For MDF with timber veneer battens make sure to take extra caution not to damage the veneer when handling the battens on site)

 

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Weekly: Lightly vacuum to remove dust. Check for stains and marks and if these are present clean with a mild detergent solution followed by rinsing and blotting.
Regularly: Wipe down trims with a damp microfiber cloth.

 Do not steam clean or commercially dry clean. Avoid harsh cleaning chemicals, especially those that contain chlorides/abrasives, and do not clean using wire brush or stiff bristle brushes.