WAVE BLADE Tech Specs

WAVE BLADE can be customised to your design.

To make it easy for you, we have created some extremely adaptable CONCEPT CREATORS

These concept creators, not only greatly simplify the modelling process, but also enable immediate generation of pricing, spec wording and even a model for download and inclusion in your project.

Alternatively you can create your own fully custom design.

The best way to allow SUPAWOOD to create the production drawings is to supply a NURBS surface to SUPAWOOD, which we can then slice into blades.

WAVE BLADE are available in a curated selection of premium SUPAWOOD finishes designed to enhance both durability and visual impact. Our collections include: natural timber veneers, woodgrains, solid colours and tactile finishes

WAVE BLADE are available in both Fire Group 2 and Fire Group 3 according to NCC2022 and AS 5637.1:2015 within specific constraints of exposed surface area.

• Fire Group 3: All options compliant if exposed surface area ≤ 328%.
• Fire Group 2: SUPATEXTURE, SUPAFINISH and SUPACOLOUR options compliant if exposed surface area ≤ 229%.

The table below shows suggested standard blade depth and spacing options which can achieve specific fire groups. Alternatively, use the WAVE BLADE CONCEPT CREATOR tool to calculate compliance automatically.

Note: For customised beam or blade widths, please refer to SUPAWOOD to review options.

PEFC and FSC certified timber gives architects confidence that wood is responsibly sourced, traceable, and credible. It strengthens sustainability narratives, supports Green Star and LEED goals, lowers risk in specification, and aligns design intent with real environmental and social care.

SUPAWOOD is proud to offer products certified with Declare Labels, a transparency program that empowers architects and designers to make informed, responsible material choices. Declare Labels provide clear and accessible ingredient information, demonstrating our commitment to meeting stringent sustainability and health standards.

By choosing SUPAWOOD, specifiers can be confident they are selecting materials that support healthier, more sustainable built environments and contribute to green building certifications such as LEED and WELL.

Our declaration is LBC RED LIST APPROVED.
This means our products disclose at least 99% of all final-product ingredients and comply with the Living Building Challenge Red List Imperative through one or more approved exceptions.

Note: Declare Label is available on select finishes, excluding SUPAFINISH.

Streamline your WAVE BLADE workflow with our extensive technical library. Find everything you need, including detailing manual, fire compliance documentation, WAVE BLADE specification wording, budget pricing, and more, making complex WAVE BLADE layouts simple from start to finish.

A well-defined specification is the foundation of any successful project by clearly capturing requirements, standards, and expectations upfront. This ensures design intent and compliance – reducing any potential risk – setting the project up for success.

Visit SUPAWOOD’s  CONCEPT  CREATORS, which enable immediate generation of spec wording, budget pricing and a model to include in your project documentation.

Alternatively, please utilise the specification wording guide below.

Please contact SUPAWOOD on 1800 002 123 or info@supawood.com.au  if you have any questions, queries or suggestions when creating your specification.

LONG-FORM SPEC WORDING FOR DOCUMENTATION:

• Feature Ceiling / Wall is to be WAVE BLADES Contoured feature system from SUPAWOOD.

• Blade finish type is to be (Nominate Finish Type: SUPAVENEER / SUPATEXTURE / SUPAFINISH / SUPACOLOUR) and blade finish colour is to be (Nominate Colour: XX).

• Blade edge to be matching *(See note 1).

• Blade thickness to be 18mm thick, blades are to be a minimum of  XXX mm and a maximum of  XXX mm deep and spaced at XXX mm centres.

• The ceiling is to have (Select Perimeter Option: Floating Edge / Inset to Wall or Coffer).

• Feature Ceiling/ Wall pattern to be (Select Option: Ripple / Wave / Random).

• Backing & Acoustic Options (Select from the below options):

  • Recommended for Acoustic Ceilings: To be supplied with 12mm Black SUPABAB acoustic backing in sheets of 2400×1200. Acoustic testing or calculations to demonstrate an NRC of 0.85 with a 400mm airgap behind. System to be supplied with acoustic testing or calculations based on testing in accordance with Australian Standard AS ISO 354-2006 and AS ISO 11654-2002.

  • Recommended for Acoustic Walls: To be supplied with 12mm Black SUPABAB acoustic backing in sheets of 2400×1200. Acoustic testing or calculations to demonstrate an NRC of 0.70 with a 50mm airgap behind. System to be supplied with acoustic testing or calculations based on testing in accordance with Australian Standard AS ISO 354-2006 and AS ISO 11654-2002.

  • Backing to be plasterboard by others.

  • To be supplied as open, with no backing. [Framing to be blacked out behind.]

• Blades to be Fire Group (Nominate required Fire Group: 2 / 3) to AS 5637.1 as per NCC 2022 Vol 1 Clause C2D11 and Specification 7. Proof of Compliance with certification by a NATA/ IANZ Fire Laboratory to be submitted with Tender. Group Fire Testing Assessments to be based on AS 5637.1 and Room Test ISO 9705 *(See note 2).

• Fixing System to be black U-Channel as supplied by manufacturer.

• Blades to be supplied from the factory ready to install, any shaping etc to be done in the factory and factory finished. System to be installed by a ceiling and partition contractor approved by SUPAWOOD in accordance with SUPAWOOD’s proprietary Installation Instructions and AS/NZS 2785.

• Blades to be certified as Red List Approved through a Declare label registered with the Living Building Challenge.

• Panels are to be PEFC or FSC certified. Documentary evidence in the form of an invoice with each line item annotated with the PEFC or FSC content and supplier’s chain-of-custody number to be provided *(See note 3).

• Blades must comply with AS 1170.4 Section 8; fixing system seismic engineering certification required. If not specified elsewhere framing to be Rondo or equal approved light weight steel system.

• System is to have a minimum of 10 years warranty by the manufacturer. Proof of validity of manufacturer’s warranty is to be provided to the superintendent before practical completion.

• Storage and handling of product to be as per SUPAWOOD Storage and Handling Instructions, document 9100.

NOTES:

1. A potential value management option is to use a “plylook edge”. This is especially suitable for ceilings with Fire Group 3 applications in light brown finishes.

2. Note that not all finish types and configurations are available as fire group 2.

3. Not all SUPAVENEER options are available with PEFC certification. If SUPAVENEER is specified and PEFC certification is required, contact SUPAWOOD’s Technical Team to confirm. Some products are also available with FSC certification. There are price and lead-time implications. Contact SUPAWOOD’s Technical Team to confirm.

4. This spec wording suits internal, dry and out of weather applications. For external and/or humid areas contact SUPAWOOD’s technical team to discuss options.