Whether your grid ceiling is large, heavy or high, the need for effective back bracing is extremely important. The need to provide a tested and consistent bracing solution is essential. GRIDLOK® provides consistent performance, every time. The patented GRIDLOK® connection saddle provides a solid bond to the two-way grid. It also features the ability to rotate the brace footprint through 360° meaning service clashes are easily avoided. Download the specification sheet and work with GRIDLOK® and your seismic ceiling designer to produce a quality finish.
OBJECTIVES
Provide consistency of bracing for grid ceilings.
Create efficiencies in the construction of grid ceiling systems.
Provide a systematic and quantifiable approach to grid ceiling bracing.
Prevent injury caused by failure of grid ceiling systems during seismic activity.
Prevent loss of amenity caused by behavior of grid ceiling systems during seismic activity.
Protect property and structures from physical damage caused by failure of grid ceiling systems during seismic activity.
Prevent business interruption caused by the failure of ceiling systems due to seismic activity.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Provides defined capacity for every brace.
Provides consistency of installation.
Ensures validity of ceiling installers PS3.
Tested under ULS and SLS loads to ensure longevity of performance.
Patented connection saddle applicable to all ceiling main runners.
Allows for 64mm and 92mm steel stud to be used as bracing.
Minimizes plenum footprint to reduce service clashes.
Allows rotation of bracing footprint to minimize service clashes.
Employs .64 BMT, .75 BMT or 1.15 BMT steel stud to minimize waste on site.
COMPLIANCE
Complies with AS/NZS 2785.
Complies with AS/NZS 1170.5.
Complies with AS/NZS 4219.
Complies with AS/NZS 4600.
Complies with NZ Building Code Clause B1 – Structure.
Contributes to compliance with NZ Building Code Clause F6 – Visibility in Escape Routes, Clause D1 – Access Routes.
