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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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    Tile Roofing Batten Full Graded Rough Sawn Timber Treated UC2 FSC 25 x 50mm (2x1)

    A premium batten, fully graded to meet all aspects of BS5534:2003+A1:2010, eliminating the need for grading on site. Approved for New Builds & Replacement Roof projects.    These roof battens or tile battens are neither C16 nor C24 graded,...
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    Type-A Tile Roofing Batten Rough Sawn Timber Treated UC2 FSC 25 x 50mm (2x1)

    This treated timber roof batten is a reliable, cost‑effective solution ideal for repairs, refurbishments, and replacing existing roofs, by creating fixing point for tiles on pitched roofs. Although this batten is not suitable for new builds as that needs...
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    Tile Roofing Batten Full Graded Rough Sawn Timber Treated UC2 PEFC 25 x 50mm (2x1)

    A premium batten, fully graded to meet all aspects of BS5534:2003+A1:2010, eliminating the need for grading on site. Approved for New Builds & Replacement Roof projects.  These roof battens or tile battens are neither C16 nor C24 graded, it can...
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    Tile Roofing Batten Full Graded Rough Sawn Timber Treated UC2 FSC 25 x 38mm

    A premium batten, fully graded to meet all aspects of BS5534:2003+A1:2010, eliminating the need for grading on site. Approved for New Builds & Replacement Roof projects.  These roof battens or tile battens are neither C16 nor C24 graded, it can...
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    Type-A Tile Roofing Batten Rough Sawn Timber Treated UC2 FSC 25 x 38mm

    This treated timber roof batten is a reliable, cost‑effective solution ideal for repairs, refurbishments, and replacing existing roofs, by creating fixing point for tiles on pitched roofs. Although this batten is not suitable for new builds as that needs...
  • Carcassing25x38-01.jpg.jpeg Carcassing25x38-05.jpg.jpeg

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

    A premium batten, fully graded to meet all aspects of BS5534:2003+A1:2010, eliminating the need for grading on site. Approved for New Builds & Replacement Roof projects.  These roof battens or tile battens are neither C16 nor C24 graded, it can...
  • Carcassing25x38-01.jpg.jpeg Carcassing25x38-05.jpg.jpeg

    Type-A Tile Roofing Batten Rough Sawn Timber Treated UC2 PEFC 25 x 38mm

    This treated timber roof batten is a reliable, cost‑effective solution ideal for repairs, refurbishments, and replacing existing roofs, by creating fixing point for tiles on pitched roofs. Although this batten is not suitable for new builds as that needs...
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    Type-A Tile Roofing Batten Rough Sawn Timber Treated UC2 PEFC 25 x 50mm (2x1)

    £1.20 - £6.90 per piece (Ex VAT)
    £1.44 - £8.28 per piece (Inc VAT)
    This treated timber roof batten is a reliable, cost‑effective solution ideal for repairs, refurbishments, and replacing existing roofs, by creating fixing point for tiles on pitched roofs. Although this batten is not suitable for new builds as that needs...
    £1.20 - £6.90 per piece (Ex VAT)
    £1.44 - £8.28 per piece (Inc VAT)
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    Type-A Tile Roofing Batten Rough Sawn Timber Treated UC2 25 x 50mm (2x1)

    This treated timber roof batten is a reliable, cost‑effective solution ideal for repairs, refurbishments, and replacing existing roofs, by creating fixing point for tiles on pitched roofs. Although this batten is not suitable for new builds as that needs...
  • 1011%20-%20l025038T33.jpg.jpeg Reroofing_Felt__Batten_light%201.jpg.jpeg

    Type-A Tile Roofing Batten Rough Sawn Timber Treated UC2 25 x 38mm

    This treated timber roof batten is a reliable, cost‑effective solution ideal for repairs, refurbishments, and replacing existing roofs, by creating fixing point for tiles on pitched roofs. Although this batten is not suitable for new builds as that needs...

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.

Roof Battens: Everything you need to know

Discover everything you need to know about roof battens - from their purpose and sizes to how they’re used in roofing and fencing projects. A simple guide for homeowners and DIYers alike.

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.