How do I work out how many roof battens I need?

The total length of battens you need for a roof depends on the number of rows of tiles.

Measure the length of the eave, or the bottom edge that hangs out over the home, for each section of the roof.
Multiply the number of rows on each section by the length of the eave of that section.

How do you calculate batten?

Take your total wall length and divide that by the approximate spacing you would like between the battens. That number will be how many spaces you have on your wall. Add 1 to your number of spaces to get the number of battens on the wall. Now multiply your batten width by the number of battens.

Should you stagger roof battens?

If more than one length of batten is required for the roof length, do not have the joints in adjacent batten runs on the same rafter, stagger them.

How far do you space roof battens?

The minimum overlap is 100mm. If additional fall protection is required on steel sheet roofs, Stratco Ceiling Battens may be fixed intermittently between Stratco Roofing Battens giving a batten spacing no greater than 600mm. Roofing battens are suitable for non-cyclonic conditions up to and including W41 (N3).

Should roof tiles be nailed down UK?

For all roof areas and rafter pitches, every tile should be mechanically fixed with at least a nail, a clip, or a combination of these options that provide adequate combined resistance to the wind uplift loads on the tiles. For roof pitches of 45° and above, each tile should be fixed with at least one nail.

How much should Roof Tile overlap?

This is normally specified with the tile manufacturer and it’s advisable to check how much they say a roof tile should overlap, normally on a smooth faced tile the overlap is 75mm (3″) and on granular or sandfaced tiles its 100mm (4″) however if the roof is shallow pitched, is facing a windy direction or will be prone …

Does board and batten make a room look smaller?

Use things like board and batten to make a small entryway or bathroom look larger. We had a very small entryway with a dropped ceiling in our last house, but when we installed extra tall board and batten, it made the space feel WAY bigger, and more open!

How high should board and batten be in dining?

I always followed the rule of thumb that it should be standard chair rail height in a kitchen or dining room. (36-40″) give or take an inch. If this is for living room or bedroom, it is very common now days to go up to 5 to 6 foot depending on the ceiling height.

How big of a batten do I need for roofing?

HSG33 makes clear that the batten should be a minimum size of 50mm X 25mm and meet the grading requirements specified in BS 5534 and NFRC Technical Bulletin 33 Graded battens for slating and tiling. Roofing contractors are expected to follow the safe system of work outlined in the guidance.

Do you need battens for tile or tile roofs?

In some roofing options like tile roofing, battens are a must to ensure tiles are uniformly installed and excess overhangs which can invite water damage are not present. Batten roofing is a great option for re-roofing.

Do you have to have BS 5534 for roofing battens?

Emphasis is often placed on the grading of roof battens. While products must be pre-graded to BS 5534 to be called roofing battens, choosing a quality roof batten goes beyond just looking for a grading stamp.

What are the functions of a roofing Batten?

Roofing battens perform several important functions in a roof structure. They provide a surface for fixing roof tiles and carry the weight of those roofing tiles. They also help to support imposed loads caused by snow and wind, during construction, and they may even provide a foothold during installation.