Westlake Royal Roofing Components offers high-performance battens and batten extenders to provide positive anchoring for each tile while enhancing water flow off the roof for a longer-lasting and better-performing roof system.

Roof battens are typically used in roofing applications. Battens elevate roof tile above the roof deck and can be run either horizontal or perpendicular to the slope of the roof. On steep slopes, tiles are usually fastened to the battens.

May 24, 2022 · A batten board will help keep the tile lines straight and allow the tiles to dry while firmly in position. Assuming you have two batten boards and the other tools for tiling, follow the below easy steps to tile a wall using a batten.

Mar 1, 2024 · When setting out roof tile battens, the correct batten sizing and spacing are important and will have a direct influence on how the tiles withstand the ingress of rainwater through capillary action – ensuring that the roof remains watertight.

Tile battens serve several purposes in construction. First, they provide a secure base for the placement of tiles or shed cladding materials. Next, tile battens promote proper water drainage and ventilation. The raised structure allows water to flow freely underneath the tiles.

Roof battens, also known as roofing lath, or tile batten, are perfect for fixing roof tiles, slates and sheets in place. Each wooden roofing batten is manufactured in accordance with the British Standard and is available in a variety of lengths and sizes.

Roof tiles are designed to be hooked over wood battens that hold the tiles in place. Tiling battens are strips of squared wood that run the length of the roof to form lines, parallel to the eaves, from which the tiles are hung.

Jan 22, 2013 · They're installed before the tile is laid on the roof and may serve more than one purpose. The ideal installation method for roof battens when installing a tile roof depends on the roof material, its slope, and environmental conditions such as rainfall, temperature and wind.

BattenUP is the ONLY batten tested and approved by ICC* for Class A tile roof systems. The BattenUP design will offer outstanding benefits: Helps eliminate water ponding by allowing water to run freely down the roof through the large fluted channels and off the house.

Quarrix Tile Battens are made of durable HDPE corrugated plastic, providing long-term superior performance for composite tile, clay, concrete and wood applications. Tile Battens not only create proper water drainage, but also allow air to move freely, keeping the roof deck properly ventilated.