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Roof Battens

Roof Battens, also known as roof tile batterns, are pieces of timber that are laid in between the rafters. These are used for securing roof felt to as well as providing fixing points for tiles and slates.

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  • Rough Sawn Timber UC2 Treated Tile Batten Full Graded PEFC 25 x 50mm Rough Sawn Timber UC2 Treated Tile Batten Full Graded PEFC 25 x 50mm

    Rough Sawn Timber UC2 Treated Tile Batten Full Graded PEFC 25 x 50mm

    £1.40 - £7.84 per piece (Ex VAT)
    £1.68 - £9.41 per piece (Inc VAT)
    This high-quality roof batten has been graded, perfect for exterior use of fixing sheets, tiles, and slates to the roof. Pressure treatment has been applied to protect against the attack of rot and insects. All battens are pre graded to comply with the...
  • Rough Sawn Timber UC2 Treated Tile Batten Full Graded PEFC 25 x 38mm Rough Sawn Timber UC2 Treated Tile Batten Full Graded PEFC 25 x 38mm

    Rough Sawn Timber UC2 Treated Tile Batten Full Graded PEFC 25 x 38mm

    £1.06 - £5.96 per piece (Ex VAT)
    £1.27 - £7.15 per piece (Inc VAT)
    This high-quality roof batten has been graded, perfect for exterior use of fixing sheets, tiles, and slates to the roof. Pressure treatment has been applied to protect against the attack of rot and insects. All battens are pre graded to comply with the...

Roof Battens

What are roof battens?

Roof battens are lengths of wood that are made of rough sawn treated timber, that are laid in-between rafters to secure the roofing felt and are typically used to add a gap between the roof tiles and the roof deck. They are significant in the structure of a roof and serve a wide number of purposes, such as a roof batten fence.

How do they work?

Roofing battens serve several purposes, such as that they give rigour to the roofing structure and are often used to fit to the roof covering in straight, consistent rows to provide a strong anchor for the nails or clips in the tiles or slates. A roof batten is made up of a very strong material, and can hold a lot of weight.

There are certain rules when governing the size and type of battens to be used for roofing and have standards in dictating which size and type can be used for various spacings and roof coverings. The size of a roof batten is very important to ensure that the roof is strong enough. As any batten measuring less than 25mm in thickness can be considered ‘under-measure’ and should not be used as it could become unstable.

If you have any further questions about roof battens and their preferred sizes, as well as more expert advice and guidance for your property, please contact your friendly local Howarth branch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many roof battens do I need per m2?
For plain tiles, battens should be fixed to rafters no more than 600mm apart and should span across at least 3 rafters. For batten gauges over 200mm, no more than one in four courses of battens join over a truss.
How to calculate roof battens?
Measure from the top of the lowest batten to the top of the highest batten, then divide this number by the maximum gauge recommended by the manufacturer, and round this up to the nearest whole number.