Unlike typical timber battens roof battens have been specially processed and treated to comply with the necessary british standards.
Timber roof battens size.
Roofing battens are available in three common dimensions 25x50mm 25x38mm and f or the re f u rbishment market in 19x38mm.
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.
Sawn treated timber in smaller sections are commonly known as battens.
Fasten the ceiling batten at every support with a 10x25mm timber fixing screw minimum fixing size through each flange as shown below.
Ceiling battens fixing to timber joists.
Browse our range of trade standard roofing batten such as graded bs5534 treated timber roofing batten 25mm x 50mm.
Click and collect is available or enjoy free uk delivery on selected orders over pound 150 excl.
Imported none graded battens are usually re f erred to as type a.
Timber battens for tile roofs must meet the requirements of as 1684 2 as 1684 3 or as 1720 1.
Fixing to steel joists.
Fasten the ceiling batten at every support using a 10x16mm hex head self drilling screw minimum fixing size through each flange as shown below.
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.