Roof Tile Batten Dimensions

75 x 45 90 x 35 90 x 45.

Roof tile batten dimensions. Minimum timber batten sizes. The use of slate as a roof covering will always be installed double lap. Up to 450mm span. Concrete slates require 38x25mm batten for 450mm joist spans and 50x25mm batten for 600mm joist spans.

Tiles can be installed both double or single lap and the choice will impact batten size. Product may vary by store. Traditional wood battens are a standard size of 1 x2 x4 and are constructed of a hardwood. Please refer to your respective regional brochure or visit the browse tile section of our website to view the profiles colors available within your selected region.

Plastic battens have also made the scene in the last decade but are used far less often than the other types of battens. Metal battens are used with metal roof panels. Provides spacing for water drainage. Kiln dried for added stability.

In addition to criteria such as grading stamp timber species and preservative treatments it s also imperative to specify the right size roofing batten. Timber battens for metal roofs come in a range of sizes. The right size will depend on the type of roofing material as well as the span of the roofing supports.