Timber Roof Batten Spacing Australian Standard

The high performance values of steel roof battens means they are an increasingly popular choice for reroofing or for new builds using tile roofs.

Timber roof batten spacing australian standard.

Use 70 x 35 f5 or better fixed with 2 65 nails or 1 65 screw per truss crossing. For sheet roofed houses with 900 mm rafter spacing in wind classification n4 or c2 the minimum size of f5 or mgp 10 rafters or top chords shall be 90 x 45 mm. This assumes a maximum batten spacing of 300mm and a maximum tile weight of 0 67 kpa. Timber battens for tile roofs must meet the requirements of as 1684 2 as 1684 3 or as 1720 1.

Ceiling batten spacing is selected to suit plasterboard manufacturer s requirements. 9 fixings and tie down design shows that for roof battens and rafters spaced at 900 mm centres wind rating n1 in joint group jd5 two plain shank 75 mm long nails do not provide a compliant edge or general area batten to rafter connection. Based on the foot traffic requirements of as3623 the maximum span for stramit 0 48 roof batten is 900mm and stramit 0 55 roof batten is 1200mm. We supply 38 x 38mm or 28 x 38mm non structural timber battens for tile roofs.

3 6 2 bottom chords temporary braces at all mid panels maximum 3000mm apart but not required for creepers jacks hip trusses dutch hip girders and tg trusses with stations up to 3600mm.