Ceiling battens fixing to timber joists.
Timber roof battens size.
Imported none graded battens are usually re f erred to as type a.
Blue roof batten for example signifies it s met the strength requirements of bs 5534 2003 a1.
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.
Unlike typical timber battens roof battens have been specially processed and treated to comply with the necessary british standards.
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.
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.
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.
The high performance values of steel roof battens means they are an increasingly popular choice for reroofing or for new builds using tile roofs.
Roofing battens are available in three common dimensions 25x50mm 25x38mm and f or the re f u rbishment market in 19x38mm.
We supply 38 x 38mm or 28 x 38mm non structural timber battens for tile roofs.