Timber Roof Battens Size

Ceiling battens fixing to timber joists.

Timber roof battens size.

We supply 38 x 38mm or 28 x 38mm non structural timber battens for tile roofs. Fasten the ceiling batten at every support with a 10x25mm timber fixing screw minimum fixing size through each flange as shown below. 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.

Imported none graded battens are usually re f erred to as type a. 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. 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.

Browse our range of trade standard roofing batten such as graded bs5534 treated timber roofing batten 25mm x 50mm. Roofing battens are available in three common dimensions 25x50mm 25x38mm and f or the re f u rbishment market in 19x38mm. Roofing battens are often classified in colours to indicate which quality grade they ve passed. 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.