ROOF BATTEN

Roof Batten / Top Hat / Steel Batten (Lightweight Steel Roof Batten)

Introduction

Roof Batten (commonly referred to as Roof Top Hat, Steel Batten, or Pengikat Bumbung) is a cold-formed, lightweight steel section featuring a distinct hat-shaped profile. Installed perpendicularly across roof rafters or C-Truss members, battens act as the crucial secondary framing layer designed to support and anchor roof tiles, metal cladding sheets, or shingles securely in place.

Key Features & Advantages

• Corrosion & Rust Protection: Coated with high-grade Aluzinc (AZ) or Galvanized Zinc (GI) finish for maximum weather resistance and longevity in tropical climates.

• Lightweight & High Tensile Strength: Manufactured from high-yield strength steel to maintain structural rigidity under heavy roof tile loads without adding unnecessary weight to the building structure.

• Termite & Rot Resistant: 100% immune to termite infestations, warping, swelling, and fungal decay, providing a permanent replacement for traditional timber battens.

• Precision Tile Alignment: Rolled to consistent dimensions with textured or knurled surfaces to prevent tile slippage and speed up self-drilling screw installation.

Primary Applications

• Tile Roof Support: Direct fixation batten framework for concrete roof tiles, clay tiles, and slate tiles on pitched roofs.

• Metal Roofing Support: Base support framing for corrugated metal roofing sheets and ribbed steel deck panels.

• Ceiling & Wall Battening: Secondary furring channel support for interior or exterior decorative ceiling paneling and cladding.

Specifications & Recommendations

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