Roof and Ceiling Battens Technical Information

Roof Batten

Material Specifications
Profile Material Properties 0.55mm BMT 0.75mm BMT (Cyclonic)
Yield Strength 550MPa 550MPa
Coating Mass 150g/m2 150g/m2
Maximum Span* 1500mm 1200mm
Max. Sheet Roof Spacing 1200mm 900mm
Max. Tile Roof Spacing 330mm -
Batten Mass 0.71kg/m 0.97kg/m
* Maximum span continuous over at least two spans.

Note: Batten spacing must not exceed the maximum recommended roof cladding spans. Refer to the appropriate Stratco clading brochure for fastener and spanning details

Ceiling Batten

Material Specifications
Profile Material Properties
Base Metal Thickness 0.42mm
Yield Strength 550MPa
Coating Mass 150g/m2
Batten Mass 0.35kg/m
Max. Span* 1200mm (1500**)
Max. Spacing 600mm
* Maximum span continuous over at least two spans.
** 1500mm maximum batten span is for WA only.

Note: The maximum span and spacings shown allow for a plasterboard thickness of up to 13mm. Refer to the appropriate manufacturer's specifications for details on the ceiling installation.