WAFFLE BLADE Tech Specs

WAFFLE BLADE not only enable the creation of a cubed grid ceiling, but also angled or even triangular ceilings.

All standard options can now be selected and configured in our CONCEPT CREATORS, which enable immediate
generation of:

SUPAWOOD’s WAFFLE BLADE system is designed for seamless and efficient installation. We offer a range of standardised blade and grid module sizes shown below. Custom options are possible.

WAFFLE 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, tactile finishes, fabrics, metallics and industrial-inspired textures.

WAFFLE BLADE are engineered with versatile fixing and backing options to ensure secure installation and seamless integration across a wide range of ceiling and wall applications.

WAFFLE BLADE are easy to fix using standard suspension rods, offering a lightweight yet visually striking solution for a wide range of architectural interiors. The blades provide precise alignment, ease of installation and reliable long-term stability.

When WAFFLE BLADE are specified at blade centres of 400mm or more, services and the ceiling cavity are simple to access through the gap between blades with any backing panels being removable.

See below for the fixing and access detail when WAFFLE BLADE are installed at closer than 400mm centres:

Fixing and Access Detail

WAFFLE BLADE can achieve Fire Group 2 or 3 (NCC2022 / AS 5637.1:2015), depending on 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 outlines which standard blade depths and spacings (based on a square waffle grid) meet each fire group. Alternatively, use the WAFFLE BLADE CONCEPT CREATOR tool to calculate compliance automatically.

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.

Streamline your WAFFLE BLADE workflow with our extensive technical library. Find everything you need, including detailing manual, fire compliance documentation, WAFFLE BLADE specification wording, budget pricing, and more, making complex WAFFLE 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:

• Ceiling Feature is to be WAFFLE BLADE geometric ceilings 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).
• Grid to be at  XXX mm by XXX mm centres at XX degrees* to each other. Extra diagonals required to create triangles. (*Degrees can be nominated from 45 to 135 degrees)
• Blade depth to be XXX mm & to be 18mm thick with matching edges where visible.
• The ceiling is to have (Select Perimeter Option: No Perimeter / Perimeter, Standard Grids / Full Perimeter).
• Feature ceiling pattern to be (Select Configuration Option: Cube / Rhombic / Triangle).
• Backing & Acoustic Options (Select from the below options):
  • To be supplied with 12mm Black SUPABAB acoustic backing installed to be removable and to suit the grid spacings. 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.
  • To be supplied SP1 perforated backing panel in (Nominate Finish Type: SUPAVENEER / SUPATEXTURE / SUPAFINISH / SUPACOLOUR and Colour: XX) installed to be removable and to suit the grid spacings. Acoustic testing or calculations to demonstrate an NRC of 0.70 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.
  • To be supplied with solid backing panel in (Nominate Finish Type: SUPAVENEER / SUPATEXTURE / SUPAFINISH / SUPACOLOUR and Colour: XX), installed to be removable and to suit the grid spacings
  • To be supplied as open, with no backing. [Framing to be blacked out behind.]

• System 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 1).
• Fixing System to be suspension clips 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.
• Blades 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 2).
• 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. Note that not all finish types and configurations are available as fire group 2.
2. 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.
3. 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