Concrete slates require 38x25mm batten for 450mm joist spans and 50x25mm batten for 600mm joist spans.
Roof batten sizes uk.
Roofing battens are often classified in colours to indicate which quality grade they ve passed.
Minimum timber batten sizes.
Wickes treated roof batten 25 x 50mm x 3 6m single.
Here are a few points to keep in mind.
Blue roof batten for example signifies it s met the strength requirements of bs 5534 2003 a1.
Slate and tile roofs require different size battens.
In addition to criteria such as grading stamp timber species and preservative treatments it s also imperative to specify the right size roofing batten.
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They should span at least 3 rafters and be at least 1 2m long.
For gauges below 200mm there can be a maximum of three consecutive joins in any twelve battens.
This means the tile batten meets all uk tile company specifications.
Before installing your roof battens make sure that you have your size and spacing correct.
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The right size will depend on the type of roofing material as well as the span of the roofing supports.
Battens should be fixed to the rafters and no more than 600mm apart.
Wickes treated roof batten 25 x 38 x 3600 mm.
The use of slate as a roof covering will always be installed double lap.
Use a spread of batten lengths to achieve.
Up to 450mm span.
Wickes treated timber roof batten 25 x 50 x 4800 mm pack of 8.