Roof Battens

Installing Roof Battens
Batten to Timber Fixing	Fasten the batten to every truss or rafter with a 12x40mm timber fixing screw (minimum fixing size) through each flange (figure 1).
Batten to Steel Fixing	Fasten the batten to every truss or rafter with a 10x16mm hex-head self-drilling screw (minimum fixing size) through eachn flange as shown in figure 2.
Fixing to Roof Sheets	Fasten the roof sheets to the batten as per the appropriate Stratco roofing specifications, refer to figure 3.
Fixing to Ridge	Fix through the ridge flashing into the roofing batten as shown in figure 4, using the appropriate cladding screws.
Lapping Pattens	To minimise cutting, lay the battens in one direction starting from one end of the roof. The overlap must be supported over a truss or rafter, refer to figure 5. The minimum overlap is 100mm.
Note: If additional fall protection is required on steel sheet roofs, Stratco Ceiling Battens may be fixed intermittently between Stratco Roofing Battens giving a batten spacing no greater than 600mm.
Note: Roofing battens are suitable for non-cyclonic conditions up to and including W41 (N3).
Note: For additional information such as handling, storage, environmental considerations and material compatibility refer to the Stratco “Selection Use and Maintenance” brochure.

Ceiling Battens

Installing Ceiling Battens
Fixing to Timber Joists	Fasten the ceiling batten at every support with a 10x25mm timber fixing screw (minimum fixing size) through each flange as shown in figure 1.
Fixing to Steel Joists	Fasten the ceiling batten at every support using a 10x16mm hex-head self-drilling screw (minimum fixing size) through each flange as shown in figure 2.
Attaching to Plasterboard	Fasten the plasterboard to the ceiling batten according to the plasterboard manufacturer's specifications, refer to figure 3 for an example.
Note: Stratco Ceiling Battens are not to be walked on. For additional information such as handling, storage, environmental considerations and material compatibility, refer to the Stratco "Selection Use and Maintenance" brochure.

Roofing Battens

Stratco Roofing Battens are light yet strong, offering an economical alternative to timber roof battens. Manufactured from hi-tensile zinc/alum steel, the batterns remain straight and consistent throughout their long life. The profile of the battern allows for nesting, making them easier to store, carry and handle.

Stratco Roofing Battens are versatile and easy to use. They can be lapped, eliminating the need for on-site cutting, which makes them quicker and easier to install. They are compatible with all pierce fix domestic roofing profiles and are fixed directly to the rafters with screws or nails through each flange. The roof is then fixed to the battens with self-drilling screws.

Features

• A textured surface makes installation easy when fixing the cladding.
• 0.55mm thick hi-tensile steel is very strong, light weight and easy to cut with tin snips.
• The 40mm high profile provides strength and is designed to nest for easy handling and storage.
• Each Flange has a groove for easy fixing location.
• The return edge provides safety and rigidity.
• Available in stock lengths with mitred ends for easy installation at hips and valleys

Ceiling Battens

The Stratco Ceiling Batten is a quality product that benefits from a combination of high strength and rigidity with low weight and cost. It is compatible with all major domestic ceiling boards, which makes the Stratco Ceiling Batten an economical, easy to use and versatile system.

Due to their steel construction, Stratco Ceiling Battens will help control timber rafter movement, which will assist in preventing the plasterboard ceiling from cracking in the future. Stratco Ceiling Battens are manufactured from hi-tensile zinc/alum steel that delivers superior strength and durability.

Features

• The return edge is folded back on itself, providing a safe edge and a rigid profile.
• 0.42mm thick hi-tensile steel is very strong, lightweight and is easy to cut with tin snips.
• The 20mm high profile provides strength and is designed to nest for easy handling and storage.
• A cavity on the bottom prolongs the batten's life by preventing condensation from forming.
• A textured surface makes installation easy when locating and screwing plasterboard fixings.
• Stratco Ceiling Battens are supplied in 6100mm lengths for easy handling and storage.

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.