Roof Tile Battens Spacing

Battens are not always used in a roofing system.

Roof tile battens spacing.

Roofing battens or battening also called roofing lath are used to provide the fixing point for roofing materials such as shingles or tiles. The gauge is in fact the same as the margin which is the length of the tile exposed. 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. Each product has different requirements for example batten spacing for 0 42bmt corrugated metal roofing needs to be no more than 1100 mm apart but batten spacing for 0 48bmt metal roofing can be up to 1600 mm apart.

The slate or tile manufacturer or supplier will specify the spacing of the battens up the roof for the particular type of covering this spacing is referred to as the gauge the gauge may depend upon the pitch of the roof and the amount of exposure. Batten spacing and installation for roof tiles 09 november 2016 roofing battens are nailed into the rafters or roof joists or trusses and provide support for the roof tiles or slates. Shingles and tiles are affixed using the battens as spacing. Step 1 rest a sample tile on the roof so the bottom edge overhangs the fascia and guttering by the distance recommended by the tile manufacturer taking into account any local ordinances that apply to your building.

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.