Replacing Timber Roof Battens

Thanks edward for allowing me to share our correspondence on this frequently asked question.

Replacing timber roof battens.

Here is an example of improper installation with wood battens installed directly on top of the tar paper. Roof battens are not just to provide footholds for roofers but are an important part of the roof structure itself. These battens were developed in conjunction with the bre and meet nhbc requirements for fully graded roofing battens. While roof battens are most commonly made of metal or wood they can be made of other materials like plastic or composite there are several different types of batten some combine two materials to get the needed affect.

Roof battens are thin strips of material that may be made of wood plastic or metal. Types of roof batten systems. Can a metal roof be installed over my existing shingles without the use of battens. For example elevated battens are standard wood battens that have a block of plastic in some cases wood attached to the underside to elevate.

They are made from fsc or pefc certified timber and manufactured to provide a consistent thickness of 25mm. They re installed before the tile is laid on the roof and may serve more than one purpose. Concrete or clay tile roofing is a skill that very few roofing companies know well.