Metal Roof Batten Layout

As mentioned earlier the spacing between battens largely depends on the size of the shingles tiles or panels that are being installed.

Metal roof batten layout.

Batten layout battens can be laid out horizontally or in cross hatch sections. 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. On an average sized home this can add up to something like 2 500 3 000 screws or 3 000 potential leaks down the road.

They can nest together to allow for easy storage and handling. This involves putting down vertical battens first attaching them through the roof deck to the rafters. Measure each section of the roof from side to side parallel to the line of the fascia board. The layout of the battens is very important to the end results.

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. In this video we will show you how to space and screw down your roof battens. 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.