Roof Tiling Batten

Roof batten 1 width.

Roof tiling batten.

The supplier of the tiles should recommend the spacing up the roof between the battens known as the gauge this usually varies according to the size of the tiles the pitch of the roof and the degree of exposure. Start by establishing the position for the lowest batten for the slates tiles on the roof allow for the overhang of the stales tiles in front of the fascia. Marley pefc treated jb red sawn roofing batten 25 x 50mm red. 10 mm 1 25 mm 5 treatment type.

Roofing battens perform several important functions in a roof structure. Pressure washers vacuum cleaners dryers floor cleaning. The updated bs 5334 code of practice for slating and tiling specifies a number of batten sizes based upon the span of the rafters and the product being used. Blue roof batten for example signifies it s met the strength requirements of bs 5534 2003 a1.

Roofing battens are often classified in colours to indicate which quality grade they ve passed. Roofing battens are nailed into the rafters or roof joists or trusses and provide support for the roof tiles or slates. Bs5534 the code of practice for slating and tiling now requires that all battens on roofs where rafter spacing exceed 600mm should be graded. They provide a surface for fixing roof tiles and carry the weight of those roofing tiles.

On roofs with a steep slope tiles are usually fastened to battens. They also help to support imposed loads caused by snow and wind during construction and they may even provide a foothold during installation. Paper paint strippers tyrolean machines floor equipment tiling tools. How to combat roofing prices by felting your roof battening the felt and roof tiling yourself.

The gauge is in fact the same as the margin which is the length of the tile exposed. Then determine the position of the highest batten at the top typically the top of the uppermost row of slates tiles should be at least 75mm 3 inches under the edge of the ridge tile. This means the tile batten meets all uk tile company specifications.