AU2021106901B4 - Fixing of battens to a substructure - Google Patents

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AU2021106901B4
AU2021106901B4 AU2021106901A AU2021106901A AU2021106901B4 AU 2021106901 B4 AU2021106901 B4 AU 2021106901B4 AU 2021106901 A AU2021106901 A AU 2021106901A AU 2021106901 A AU2021106901 A AU 2021106901A AU 2021106901 B4 AU2021106901 B4 AU 2021106901B4
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A method of fixing one or more battens onto a substructure is disclosed. The method comprises providing the substructure. The method also comprises applying an adhesive to either or both of the one or more battens and the substructure. The adhesive can be suitable for adhering each of the one or more battens to the substructure. The method further comprises arranging the one or more battens at the substructure such that the adhesive is arranged between the one or more battens and the substructure. A substructure that comprises such adhesively fastened batten(s) is also disclosed. 18001042_1 (GHMatter) P116932.AU

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FIXING OF BATTENS TO A SUBSTRUCTURE TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] This disclosure relates to a method of fixing one or more battens onto a substructure using adhesive. The substructure can comprise cladding of a building such as a residential structure or dwelling. The substructure may further comprise supporting (e.g. timber or metal) framework for such cladding. The method is not limited to use with substructures of residential structures or dwellings.
BACKGROUND ART
[0002] The exterior cladding of a dwelling serves the purposes of weatherproofing the dwelling interior whilst optionally providing an aesthetically pleasing design. Cladding planks and sheets made from materials such as fibre cement are employed in residential dwellings and other buildings due to their weather resistant properties, low cost, ease of installation and ability to produce a range of aesthetically pleasing finishes.
[0003] An American cladding methodology known as 'Board & Batten' comprises affixing flat cladding sheets or boards to a support frame and overlaying the sheets or boards with elongated decorative moulding trims/battens. The overlay can be varied to enable installers to create aesthetically pleasing designs.
[0004] However, mechanically fixing moulding trims to cladding sheets may not produce a connection that is strong enough to resist detachment of the moulding trim during normal service conditions. For example, fibre cement manufacturers guidelines require that moulding trims be mechanically fixed through the cladding sheet and into a structural (e.g. timber) frame. Because Australian and New Zealand standards for timber and metal frame residential construction typically require vertical stud positioning of the structural timber frame at 600 mm centres, this limits the position of the vertically
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18001042_1(GHMatter)P116932.AU oriented decorative moulding trims/battens as they must be aligned and fixed to the structural frame at such spacings.
[0005] As a work-around, some installers in Australia and New Zealand will cut and install 'dummy' studs within a structural frame to be aligned with desired positions of decorative moulding trim. However, because of the horizontal noggins within the structural frame, two dummy studs per full height of decorative moulding trim are required. In addition, there is the further cost of materials and installation time of the dummy studs. Also, the installer can easily lose sight of the dummy studs after the cladding sheet is installed, which can result in extra labour costs in locating the missing dummy studs. Further, the dummy studs can obstruct the placement of insulating materials within the stud frame, making installation more difficult and also reducing the thermal insulation of the wall system.
[00061 It is to be understood that, for the prior art referred to herein, such reference does not constitute an admission that the prior art forms a part of the common general knowledge in the art, in Australia or any other country.
SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
[00071 Disclosed herein is a method of fixing one or more battens onto a substructure. The substructure can comprise a structural frame and a plurality of flat cladding sheets arranged in use externally on the structural frame. As set forth above, the method can be employed with substructures of residential structures or dwellings, although is not limited to such applications.
[00081 The disclosed method can comprise providing the structural frame. For example, typically the structural frame is already in place at the residential structure or dwelling. For example, the structural frame may be of timber or metal. The method can comprise fastening the plurality of flat cladding sheets directly to the structural frame such that each of adjacent ones of the plurality of flat cladding sheets closely face along side edges thereof to define ajoin. The cladding can be e.g. sheets, panels, etc. that can be externally secured to the structural frame.
[0009] The disclosed method can also comprise applying an adhesive to either or both of the one or more battens and the flat cladding sheet(s). An adhesive can be selected that is suitable for adhering each of the one or more battens to the flat cladding sheet(s). The adhesive may be of a type that is approved by regulating authorities (e.g. a standards body, building council, etc.). The adhesive selected may be such as to form a very strong bond with the flat cladding sheet(s), such that mechanical fastening may not be required.
[0010] The disclosed method can further comprise overlaying the one or more battens at the flat cladding sheet(s). When so arranged, the adhesive may be arranged between the one or more battens and the flat cladding sheet(s). When so arranged, the adhesive may affix the one or more battens to the flat cladding sheet(s). In some cases, the adhesive may comprise the sole/only means of fixing the one or more battens onto the flat cladding sheet(s).
[0011] In some embodiments, the method may comprise overlaying the one or more battens in horizontal and/or vertical and/or angled orientations at the flat cladding sheet(s). With the disclosed method, various combinations of such orientations can be possible.
[0012] In some embodiments, a plurality of battens may be overlayed in a spaced relationship across the flat cladding sheet(s). The spaced relationship may be horizontal and/or vertical and/or angled. The arrangement may be such as to provide a profiled appearance to a resultant external surface. For example, the method may enable the American 'Board & Batten' cladding methodology to be reproduced.
[00131 As above, the plurality of flat cladding sheets can be arranged in use externally of the substructure. As above, the plurality of flat cladding sheets can be arranged at the structural frame such that adjacent ones of the plurality of flat cladding sheets closely face along side edges thereof to define a join. The method as disclosed herein may comprise overlaying a certain one of the one or more battens at and along eachjoin to thereby cover the join in use. The battens overlayed to cover the join in use may prevent the passage of air and/or water through the join in use. The join and the plurality of flat cladding sheets may in some forms be horizontally and/or vertically arranged.
[0014] As above, the substructure can comprise a structural frame. The structural frame may be defined by (e.g. horizontal) top and bottom plates. A plurality of (e.g. vertical) studs and a plurality of (e.g. horizontal) noggins may be arranged between the top plate and bottom plate. The structural frame may be of timber or metal. When made from timber, the material may comprise pine wood. When made from metal, the metal may comprise lightweight steel, aluminium, etc.
[0015] In some embodiments, at least one of the one or more battens may be able to be mechanically fastened to one or more of the top plate, bottom plate, studs and noggins (e.g. in addition to the adhesive). For example, a given batten may be adhesively fastened to external cladding that is in turn secured to the structural frame. When this given batten aligns with a stud, it may be secured by mechanical fasteners to the stud. In another example, for another given batten, it again may be adhesively fastened to external cladding but so as not to align with a stud. This other given batten may, in addition to the adhesive, be secured by mechanical fasteners to the top plate and bottom plate, and optionally to a noggin. Other permutations are also possible.
[0016] In some embodiments, certain of the one or more battens may be overlayed (e.g. vertically) at the flat cladding such that each of the certain battens aligns with a respective stud of the structural frame. In some embodiments, certain others of the one or more battens may be overlayed (e.g. horizontally) at the flat cladding such that each of the certain other battens aligns with respective noggin(s) of the structural frame. Again, in addition to the adhesive, each of these certain battens may be secured by mechanical fasteners to the stud or noggin(s).
[00171 As above, the substructure can comprise a plurality of flat cladding sheets or panels arranged (e.g. fastened) in use externally of the substructure. In some forms, at least some of the plurality of flat cladding sheets or panels may comprise a grid pattern of alignment indicators marked (e.g. imprinted, printed or etched) on a face thereof for facilitating location of the one or more battens. The alignment indicators may be pre marked on the at least some flat cladding sheets/panels before they are arranged externally of the substructure. Alternatively, the alignment indicators may be post marked on the at least some flat cladding sheets/panels. In some embodiments, the plurality of flat cladding sheets may be made from fibre cement, which may be pre- or post-marked.
[00181 In some embodiments, the one or more battens may be adhered to the flat cladding sheet(s) at any position or angle. In some embodiments, the one or more battens may be made from a material such as fibre cement, timber, polystyrene, PVC or other plastic, or metal.
[0019] In some embodiments, the adhesive may comprise a silicone-based or urethane-based adhesive. The adhesive may be applied in conjunction with a primer (e.g. the primer may be pre-applied to either or both of the one or more battens and the flat cladding sheet(s).
[0020] Also disclosed herein is a substructure to which one or more battens have been affixed according to the method as disclosed above. The substructure can form part of a building (such as a residential structure/dwelling).
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[0021] Embodiments will now be described by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
[0022] Figure 1 illustrates the front view of an example of an American 'Board &
Batten' cladding style applied to an upper storey of a dwelling. The present method is able to emulate such a cladding style.
[00231 Figure 2A shows a front view of a typical structural timber frame, with Figure 2B showing a front view of the frame of Fig. 2A retrofitted with the 'dummy' stud method.
[0024] Figure 3 illustrates an isometric view of a substructure to which a number of battens have been affixed according to the method of the present disclosure.
[00251 Figure 4 illustrates an example of a grid pattern applied to an external face of a cladding sheet for facilitating placement of the one or more battens.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC EMBODIMENTS
[0026] In the following detailed description, reference is made to accompanying drawings which form a part of the detailed description. The illustrative embodiments described in the detailed description, depicted in the drawings and defined in the claims, are not intended to be limiting. Other embodiments may be utilised and other changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter presented. It will be readily understood that the aspects of the present disclosure, as generally described herein and illustrated in the drawings can be arranged, substituted, combined, separated and designed in a wide variety of different configurations, all of which are contemplated in this disclosure.
[00271 Prior to describing the presently disclosed method, reference will be made to Figs. 1 and 2 by way of background.
[0028] Fig. 1 illustrates an example of the known American 'Board & Batten' cladding style 100 applied to an upper storey of a dwelling 102. In the illustrated example, the Board & Batten cladding style comprises flat cladding sheets or boards 106 that are overlaid with battens 108 to create patterns and designs on the external surface. Typically, in American construction, the battens 108 are mechanically fastened through the sheets or boards 106, a weather resistant wall wrap and into a sheathing layer (e.g. up to 6-12 mm thick) of an underlying structural timber frame.
[0029] Fig. 2A shows a front view of a typical structural timber frame 210. Fig. 2B illustrates an example of the 'dummy' stud method applied to the structural timber frame 210 of Fig. 2A, used in Australian and New Zealand construction as an alternative to fully sheathing the structural timber frame 210. The structural frame 210 comprises a top plate (or head) 214 and a bottom plate (or toe) 216. The top plate and bottom plate are connected by an array of vertical studs 209 that are evenly spaced apart by a horizontal distance 212 (i.e. typically spaced at 600 mm centres). To brace the structural frame 210, the array of vertical studs 209 are, in turn, connected by an array of horizontal noggins 204. Each noggin 204 is offset from an adjacent noggin as shown.
[0030] In Fig. 2B, pairs of aligned 'dummy' studs 220 are inserted to extend from the top plate 214 to a noggin 204, and from that noggin 204 to the bottom plate 216 respectively (i.e. equivalent to the full height of a vertical stud 209). The dummy studs 220 are installed at intermediate horizontal distances 218 (e.g. at a 300 mm centre from adjacent studs 209).
[0031] Once the structural frame 210 is clad (e.g. with panels such as of fibre cement), a series of battens (e.g. similar to vertical battens 108 shown in Fig. 1) can be mechanically fastened (e.g. by self-tapping screws) through the cladding and into a respective stud 109 or dummy stud 220. Horizontal battens can likewise be mechanically fastened (e.g. by self-tapping screws) through the cladding and into respective noggin(s) 204, top plate 214, bottom plate 216, and optionally stud 109 or dummy stud 220.
[0032] Fig. 3 illustrates a substructure to which a number of battens have been affixed according to the method of the present disclosure. The substructure 324 comprises a structural frame 310 (i.e. similar to frame 210 illustrated in Fig. 2A, but not including dummy studs 220), along with a number of rectangular, vertically-arranged cladding sheets 306 (e.g. of fibre cement). Fig. 3 also shows, in effect, two 'types' of batten, namely, conventionally arranged battens 308 and decorative battens 322. Each batten type is affixed to the substructure 324 as will now be explained.
[0033] First, the conventional battens 308 are aligned with the vertical studs 309 of the structural frame 310. Each of the conventional battens 308 may be mechanically fastened (e.g. nailed) through the cladding and into a respective stud 309. However, in a variation according to the present disclosure, each conventional batten 308 may solely be affixed by using a suitable (i.e. strong) adhesive, as explained below. In a further variation, each conventional batten 308 may be both mechanically fastened and affixed by a suitable adhesive, as explained below.
[00341 As shown in Fig. 3, each conventional batten 308 extends along a vertical join 311 that is defined between adjacent, vertically extending cladding sheets 306 (i.e. at the closely facing side edges thereof). Typically, in the method each conventional batten 308 can be arranged along a respectivejoin 311 to thereby cover thejoin in use. The batten 308 can be arranged to cover over thejoin 311 to prevent the passage of air and/or water through thejoin in use. In a variation, thejoin and cladding sheets can be horizontally arranged.
[00351 Additionally, the decorative battens 322 are affixed to the substructure 324. Because the decorative battens 322 do not align with a vertical stud (i.e. structural frame 310 does not include dummy studs 220), and because the typical cladding sheets employed (e.g. in Australia and New Zealand) tend not to be sufficiently rigid and/or thick for mechanical fastening, the decorative battens 322 are thus adhesively affixed to a respective cladding sheet 306. In this regard, the decorative battens 322 are adhered to the cladding sheet 306 using a specially formulated (strong) adhesive. As explained in more detail below, a suitable adhesive that has been identified comprises a silicone based adhesive (although certain urethane-based adhesives can also be employed). The adhesive is typically applied in conjunction with a primer, with the primer being pre applied to either but usually both of the battens and the substructure (cladding). Typically, each decorative batten 322 is adhered to the cladding sheet 306 at an intermediate (e.g. evenly spaced, such as a 300 mm centre) location between adjacent vertical studs 309.
[00361 As above, the adhesive can be applied to one or both of the battens and the cladding. For example, typically the primer is pre-applied to both of the battens and the cladding. Then, typically the adhesive is applied to the battens (i.e. before each batten is pressed onto the cladding). In a variation the adhesive can be applied as a line along the cladding sheet, or it may be applied to both batten and cladding sheet. A specially formulated urethane-based primer can be used, such as Sika Primer-206 G+P, which is a solvent-based polyurethane solution-based primer. A specially formulated silicone based adhesive can be used, such as Sikasil SG-20, which is a single component silicone-based adhesive. Other suitable primers and adhesives can be used as would be understood.
[00371 Fig. 4 illustrates an example of a grid pattern 325 applied to a cladding sheet 306. Typically, the grid pattern 325 comprises alignment marks 326 that can be printed, imprinted or etched (e.g. laser-etched or burned) on a face of the cladding sheet 306, typically the in-use outward face of the cladding sheet. The alignment marks 326 can be printed, imprinted or etched at horizontal spacings 328 and vertical spacings 330. The alignment marks 326 guide the installation (i.e. correct affixing) of the battens. In this regard, the alignment marks 326 can align with the underlying studs 309, noggins 304 or even the top plate 314 and/or bottom plate 316. Further, the alignment marks 326 can be at desired/desirable spacings, which may not align with underlying studs 309, noggins 304, top plate 314 and/or bottom plate 316, but which may align with dummy stud locations (i.e. if such studs were present). Other grid patterns can, of course, be selected.
[00381 The alignment marks 326 can be pre-marked on the cladding sheet 306, i.e. prior to the sheet being affixed to the structural frame 310. Alternatively, the alignment marks 326 can be post-marked on the cladding sheet 306, i.e. once the sheet has been affixed to the structural frame 310. Typically, the alignment marks 326 are pre-marked on the cladding sheet 306.
[00391 Some advantages of the presently disclosed method over the 'dummy' stud methodology include: eliminating the cost of materials and installation time of the dummy studs, ensured affixing via the batten adhesive, batten placement positioning guidance and eliminating risk of misalignment. Furthermore, installation of thermal insulating materials within the stud frame is not obscured, thus making the insulation installation simpler, with elimination of the aforesaid compromise to the thermal insulation of the wall.
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[0040] A non-limiting example of the method as disclosed herein will now be provided with reference to Fig. 3. The bonding surfaces of each of the cladding sheet
306 and battens 308, 322 are abraded with a 600-grit abrasive and cleared of any dust or debris. A thin but expansive coating of primer (e.g. Sika Primer-206 G+P) is then applied to both bonding surfaces. A 10 mm wide x 8 mm high triangular bead of strong adhesive (e.g. Sikasil SG-20) is then applied to the centreline of the battens 308, 322. Each of the battens 308, 322 is then pressed into the correct position on the cladding sheet 306. The conventional battens 308 can optionally be mechanically fastened to the underlying studs 309, such as via nailing. Should the decorative battens 322 displace whilst the adhesive is curing, the decorative battens 322 can optionally be fastened, such as via self-tapping screws, to the underlying top plate 314 and/or bottom plate 316 of the structural frame 310.
[0041] The structural frame 310 is typically made from timber suitable for providing structural integrity to the substructure such as pine wood. The structural frame 310 can also be made from metal such as lightweight steel or aluminium.
[0042] The cladding can be made from suitable weather resistant materials other than fibre cement such as concrete, cement render, engineered timber, Masonite, brick veneer, brick cladding, tiles, etc. The battens can also be made from materials with suitable weather resistance and structural properties such as fibre cement, timber, plastics such as polystyrene and PVC, metal, etc.
[00431 Variations and modifications may be made to the parts previously described without departing from the spirit or ambit of the disclosure. For example, the 'suitable adhesive' may comprise a double-sided tape, whereby the applying of an adhesive to either or both of the battens and the substructure can comprise securing of the double-sided tape to either a batten or the substructure.
[0044] In the claims which follow and in the preceding description, except where the context requires otherwise due to express language or necessary implication, the word ''comprise" or variations such as "comprises" or "comprising" is used in an inclusive sense, i.e. to specify the presence of the stated features but not to preclude the presence or addition of further features in various embodiments.

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  1. L A method of fixing one or more battens onto a substructure, the substructure comprising a structural frame and a plurality of flat cladding sheets arranged in use externally on the structural frame, the method comprising:
    - providing the structural frame,
    - fastening the plurality of flat cladding sheets directly to the structural frame such that each of adjacent ones of the plurality of flat cladding sheets closely face along side edges thereof to define a join,
    - applying an adhesive to either or both of the one or more battens and the flat cladding sheet(s), the adhesive being suitable for adhering each of the one or more battens to the flat cladding sheet(s),
    - overlaying the one or more battens at the flat cladding sheet(s) such that the adhesive is arranged between the one or more battens and the flat cladding sheet(s).
  2. 2. A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein a plurality of battens are overlayed in a spaced relationship across the flat cladding sheet(s) to provide a profiled appearance to a resultant external surface.
  3. 3. A method as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein a certain one of the one or more battens is overlayed at and along eachjoin to thereby cover the join in use.
  4. 4, A method as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the structural frame is defined by top and bottom plates, with a plurality of studs and noggins arranged between the top and bottom plates, wherein at least one of the one or more battens is also able to be mechanically fastened to one or more of the top plate, bottom plate, studs and noggins when aligned therewith, whereas non aligned of the one or more battens are adhesively fastened to the flat cladding sheet(s).
  5. 5. A method as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least some of the plurality of flat cladding sheets comprise a grid pattern of alignment indicators marked on a face thereof for facilitating location of the one or more battens.
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