6.09kPa
BRANZ-verified wind pressure
Extruded aluminium cavity battens
The non-combustible batten for builds that go higher.
Thick-wall extruded aluminium that doubles as a structural element — compliant above 10 metres, supplied in pre-drilled 5.8m lengths for straight walls and less waste.
10m+
Compliant on tall buildings
5.8m
Pre-drilled lengths
A1
Non-combustible material
About AliBat
Engineered for the New Zealand Building Code
AliBat aluminium cavity battens are developed to meet the rigorous standards of the New Zealand building industry. Manufactured from thick-wall extruded aluminium, they're non-combustible and compliant for use on buildings over 10 metres high.
Because the extruded profile performs as a structural element, AliBat can in some cases reduce the nogging required in a building's framing. It's lightweight, exceptionally straight, and supplied in pre-drilled 5.8m lengths to cut waste and labour — the superior cavity batten, whatever your build needs.
Why specify AliBat
Aluminium does what timber and steel can't
Non-hygroscopic, non-combustible and structurally strong — one batten that solves fire compliance, durability and speed on the same job.
01 / FIRE
Non-combustible above 10m
Used with Nu Wall cladding, AliBat forms a non-combustible exterior. Unlike timber and plastic battens, aluminium won't degrade under sunlight, water or humidity.
02 / STRENGTH
Structural performance
Thick-walled aluminium holds screws far better than thin light-gauge steel in high wind, and is strong enough to cantilever over seismic or expansion joints.
03 / SPEED
Mid-rise ready
Lightweight, low maintenance, very long life, and a great range of colours and profiles. 5.8m lengths mean rapid construction and dead-straight walls.
Tested & durable
Strong, compliant, and built to last
6.09kPa
Design wind pressure
10m+
Multilevel compliant
- BRANZ-tested for screw pull-out strength in high-wind situations
- Non-hygroscopic — usable with minimal ground clearance
- Won't degrade under sunlight, water or humidity
- Can cantilever over seismic and expansion joints
*Tested by BRANZ Structural Engineers in conjunction with Nu Wall cladding.
The Nu Wall team
Expert knowledge that's second to none
AliBat is made by Nu Wall — New Zealand's leading aluminium cladding provider. Find out more about Nu Wall ↗
Dave Hopkinson
Director
Has driven the company since 2002 after building successful construction businesses, developing Nu Wall into NZ's leading aluminium cladding provider.
Glen Tasker
Director
A metal-construction entrepreneur central to several businesses including FrameCAD Solutions. As head of sales, he's taking NZ-made cladding to the world.
Hop Truong
Director
The financial brain behind Nu Wall, drawing on vast experience to control budgets and supply chain for the long-term success of the company.
Josh Henderson
Director
A business specialist drawing on his passion and experience to expand Nu Wall across both domestic and international markets.
Resources
Documentation & drawings
Download the latest AliBat product information and detail drawings for specification and detailing.
Get in touch
Talk to the AliBat team
Specifying for a build over 10 metres? We're here to help with your next mid-rise or non-combustible project.
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Head office
24b Greenpark RoadPenrose, Auckland 1061
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