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Durra Panel Ceiling System application demostrating penetrations and services

Electrical and plumbing services can be installed in Durra Ceiling Systems and some Durra Wall applications, where a cavity exists behind the Durra Panel layer.

 

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Cut a hole just large enough to feed through the required service or housing, resealing any cut edges where possible.

In single layer walls, Durra Panel can be supplied with a conduit within the panel, allowing for electrical services to be feed through the panel from above or below.

Durra Panel Ceiling System demonstrating lighting penetrations in a hospitality environment

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Lightweight feature lighting and ceiling fans can be fixed to the face of Durra Panel or recessed in to maintain a flush finished ceiling.

Heavier services such as lighting, pipes and HVAC ducts can be supported off Durra Beams with our Universal Support Brackets. Each pair can support a load of 60kg, with loads exceeding this able to be spread across multiple support points.

Ortech has a range of various Penetration Details available on request.

 

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