Timber Roof Battens Dimensions

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Timber roof battens dimensions.

Fasten the ceiling batten at every support with a 10x25mm timber fixing screw minimum fixing size through each flange as shown below. Roofing battens are available in three common dimensions 25x50mm 25x38mm and f or the re f u rbishment market in 19x38mm. Sawn treated timber in smaller sections are commonly known as battens. Roof batten and roof timber is widely used.

Fasten the ceiling batten at every support using a 10x16mm hex head self drilling screw minimum fixing size through each flange as shown below. Regardless of the application bs 5534 graded battens should be used on all roofing applications. This means the tile batten meets all uk tile company specifications. Table 1 timber posts supporting pergola or carport roof max.

We encourage retail customers to use our click deliver or drive collect service. Fixing to steel joists. Roofing superstore offers c16 timber and c24 timber approved for use in internal building work and use in timber roofing projects. Visit us today for the widest range of steel products.

Covid 19 update to customers our metropolitan melbourne stores will remain open for trade customers only. 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. Jenni forrest quality manager for marley s jb red roofing battens explains. If you have two battens from different manufacturers both graded to bs 5534 many people would assume that.

Timber queensland limited technical data sheet 19 pergolas and carports revised march 2014 page 2 timber posts table 1 lists the sizes for timber posts. Imported none graded battens are usually re f erred to as type a. Ceiling battens fixing to timber joists. Suitable for use in a variety of conditions and environments and ideal for applications as diverse as roofing flooring hoarding wall sheathing and more.

The high performance values of steel roof battens means they are an increasingly popular choice for reroofing or for new builds using tile roofs. Roof batten timber browse our range of high quality strong and versatile roofing battens and timber. Most independent timber merchants in the uk will offer a range of both sawn and planed timber. 10 kg m 2 roof area supported m2 5 10 20 member size mm maximum post height mm unseasoned cypress f5 75 x 75 100 x 100.

Timber battens for tile roofs must meet the requirements of as 1684 2 as 1684 3 or as 1720 1. Care needs to be taken in understanding the sizes stated some are stated in sawn sizes and others in finished ie planed. Blue roof batten for example signifies it s met the strength requirements of bs 5534 2003 a1.