Whether you’re building a new house, refurbishing an old property or replacing an old, tired roof, you will be choosing from a wide and diverse range of coverings and battens will be a major consideration. Most people don’t even think about the battens when considering changing their roof, but they are vitally important, performing the following functions:
- They are the structural element of the roof providing rigidity.
- They are primarily used not only to locate the roof covering in straight, even rows but also to provide a strong anchor for nails and clips to secure tiles and slates.
- They are load bearing and must be strong enough to carry dead loads as well as things like wind.
Plenty more information about battens and their importance can be found here:
Roofing Battens