Browse our range of trade standard roofing batten such as graded bs5534 treated timber roofing batten 25mm x 50mm.
Timber roof battens size.
The same intervals may not be used for asphalt shingles.
Blue roof batten for example signifies it s met the strength requirements of bs 5534 2003 a1.
Timber battens for tile roofs must meet the requirements of as 1684 2 as 1684 3 or as 1720 1.
Roofing battens are often classified in colours to indicate which quality grade they ve passed.
This ensures that they offer the necessary level of strength and longevity for roofing applications whether they are being used on a pitched or flat roof.
We supply 38 x 38mm or 28 x 38mm non structural timber battens for tile roofs.
Choose the right roofing batten specifying the right roofing battens is a fundamental part of constructing the base layers of a secure weathertight roof with the necessary load bearing capacity.
Fasten the ceiling batten at every support with a 10x25mm timber fixing screw minimum fixing size through each flange as shown below.
Fixing to steel joists.
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Ceiling battens fixing to timber joists.
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The high performance values of steel roof battens means they are an increasingly popular choice for reroofing or for new builds using tile roofs.
Substantial 47mm x 150mm size read more.
Wickes treated timber roof batten 25 x 38 x 4800 mm pack of 8 24 34 56.
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The batten seams are covered with batten joint and then the metal sheets are attached at specific intervals.
For example metal roofing will be attached to special metal roof battens.
Regardless of the application bs 5534 graded battens should be used on all roofing applications.
It is mandatory on all nhbc sites if you are part of the competent roofer scheme and when batten is being used as a secure foothold.
The type of roof covering and the joist span will impact the selection of roof batten size.
Further guidance on the use of timber battens in slating and tiling is contained in nfrc technical bulletin 33 and nfrc guidance document q.
The size of the roofing material will direct the spacing of the battens.
Slow grown untreated sawn timber that has been kiln dried for enhanced stability and is ideal for interior joinery where its rough finish is concealed.
Wickes sawn kiln dried timber 19mm x.
