Roofing battens are available in three common dimensions 25x50mm 25x38mm and f or the re f u rbishment market in 19x38mm.
Timber roof battens size.
Timber battens for tile roofs must meet the requirements of as 1684 2 as 1684 3 or as 1720 1.
Unlike typical timber battens roof battens have been specially processed and treated to comply with the necessary british standards.
Fasten the ceiling batten at every support with a 10x25mm timber fixing screw minimum fixing size through each flange as shown below.
Browse our range of trade standard roofing batten such as graded bs5534 treated timber roofing batten 25mm x 50mm.
Ceiling battens fixing to timber joists.
Imported none graded battens are usually re f erred to as type a.
Sawn treated timber in smaller sections are commonly known as battens.
Roofing battens are often classified in colours to indicate which quality grade they ve passed.
Fasten the ceiling batten at every support using a 10x16mm hex head self drilling screw minimum fixing size through each flange as shown below.
Fixing to steel joists.
Blue roof batten for example signifies it s met the strength requirements of bs 5534 2003 a1.
The high performance values of steel roof battens means they are an increasingly popular choice for reroofing or for new builds using tile roofs.
At roofing superstore we re proud to bring you a wide selection of high quality roof battens timber and loft boards.