Batten (Price Per Linear Meter)

Batten (Price Per Linear Meter) for tiled roofs

Sarking is laid over the rafters and under the battens of a tiled roof to catch water and dust that get past the tiles. Batten (Price Per Linear Meter) is part of that job, along with battens, staples and the tiles themselves. Sheets are lapped at least 150 mm or taped and fixed at no more than 300 mm centres.

Goes well with

• Sarking, battens and staples
• Roof tiles
• Tile clips and nails

Pickup and delivery

Collect Batten (Price Per Linear Meter) from our Doveton or Mulgrave yard, or order online for delivery. Delivery is free on orders over $400 within about 20 km of either yard, with a flat $70 fee for smaller orders in the same area. See shipping and delivery for the details.

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• What is roof sarking?
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Batten (Price Per Linear Meter): common questions

Is sarking required under roof tiles?

Under the NCC, tiled roofs under 18 degrees must be sarked, and steeper roofs once rafter length exceeds set limits.

Can sarking be added to an existing roof?

Yes, but the tiles and battens must be lifted, so it is usually done during a re-roof or re-batten.