Metal Roof Batten Layout

Batten layout battens can be laid out horizontally or in cross hatch sections.

Metal roof batten layout.

The grooved surface on the top and flanges makes for straightforward non slip fastener placement and also provide a safer surface for roofers to walk on during installation. Metal roofing that screws down requires on average 70 exposed screws per sq. Standing seam metal roofs do not have this problem as the metal is held down with clips that are underneath the metal panels. Metal roof battens are usually 40mm high and made from 0 55mm gauge hi tensile steel.

Measure each section of the roof from side to side parallel to the line of the fascia board. As mentioned earlier the spacing between battens largely depends on the size of the shingles tiles or panels that are being installed. Configuring your metal roof batten layout access the roof using an extension ladder. In this video we will show you how to space and screw down your roof battens.

The resulting vertically oriented chambers can then be ventilated by bringing fresh air in at the boom and exhausting it out at the top. And then you put down horizontal battens for the roof panel attachment. The layout of the battens is very important to the end results. They can nest together to allow for easy storage and handling.