38mm x 50mm Sawn Treated Timber Counter Batten (2" x 1.5") 4.8m

URN: 4001067
£4.90ex. VAT £1.02 per Lnm
£4.90ex. VAT
£1.02 per Lnm
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m
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We recommend purchasing at least 10% extra to allow for cutting waste and site conditions.

Sawn pressure-treated counter batten. Commonly used in roofing to create ventilation gaps or strong fixing points. Helps prevent condensation build-up under roofing.

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Product Overview

Sawn pressure-treated counter batten. Commonly used in roofing to create ventilation gaps or strong fixing points. Helps prevent condensation build-up under roofing.

URN: 4001067
£4.90ex. VAT
Min
25
Minimum order of 25
Min
25
Minimum order of 25

Delivery & Returns Information

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Key Features

  • {{pest_control}} Pressure treated for protection against insect and fungal attack
  • {{filter_none}} Creates ventilation gaps beneath roof coverings
  • {{handyman}} Easy to cut, drill, and fix 
  • {{check_circle}} Ensures consistent spacing and alignment in roofing systems

Technical Specification

Technical Specification
Product:38mm x 50mm
Thickness:38mm
Width:50mm
Length:4.8m
Sales Unit:Length
Sales Unit Coverage:4.8m

Product Overview

Sawn pressure-treated softwood counter batten, measuring 4800mm in length with a 38mm x 50mm (1.5" x 2") section. 

Commonly used in roofing, it provides a stable fixing surface for tile battens, cladding, and sheet materials, while also creating ventilation gaps that help reduce condensation beneath roof coverings.

Features & Benefits

  • Pressure treatment: Helps extend service life in outdoor or damp conditions.
  • Square-cut edges: Consistent profile for reliable fixing and alignment.
  • Natural timber appearance: Suitable for both construction and roofing applications.
  • Workable softwood: Easy to cut, drill, and fix using standard tools.
  • Length 4800mm: Minimises the number of joints in roofing runs.
  • Section 38mm x 50mm (1.5" x 2"): Wide counter batten provides a stable fixing line and promotes ventilation.


Please Note: Colour and finish may vary from green to brown depending on the treatment process. This product is ungraded and not intended for structural load-bearing applications.

Applications

  • Roofing counter battens: Creates ventilation gaps beneath tile battens and roof coverings to prevent condensation.
  • Fixing support: Provides strong fixing lines for tile battens, cladding, and sheet materials.
  • Cladding systems: Maintains airflow behind external cladding to improve performance.
  • General construction use: Broad profile allows medium-duty support and spacing where required.

Installation Guidance

  • Set out counter battens correctly: Ensures effective ventilation and consistent fixing points.
  • Use galvanised or stainless fixings: Protects against corrosion and prolongs service life in roofing environments.
  • Maintain ventilation paths: Prevents moisture build-up and helps extend roof covering lifespan.

Compliance & Performance

  • Preservative treatment: Pressure treated for enhanced durability.
  • Service conditions: Intended for roofing and general construction use in dry or moderately damp environments.



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