Batten Splicing Plate
Overview
G05-07-00-00
Strong timber connector for connecting Timber Roof Battens.
This special designed nail plate with eight rows of pre-punched steel teeth and galvanised steel connector is ideal for connecting Timber Roof Battens for all metal sheet roofs.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
The following roof batten splicing detail is recommended to adequately provide lateral restrain to the roof truss top chords for metal sheet roof only.
Batten tie down and size to be designed by others.
Rules given in AS4440 and Multinail handbook “The Guide” must also be followed, which include:
- Do not splice Battens on Girder truss
- Fix each Batten to every lamination of every truss with minimum 2/30mm 2.8Ø Multinail nails
- Adjacent battens should not be spliced in the same point
- Not more than 1 in 3 battens to be spliced on any Truss Top Chord
Note:
Splice plates must be located centrally on the Batten and centrally across the joint.
Splices may be located anywhere along the batten provided they do not clash with the fixing of the Batten to Trusses/Rafters.
Unspliced lengths of Battens should be continuous over 3 or more spans.
Batten to be designed as per AS1684.
DESIGN CRITERIA
| MHS50150 | |
|---|---|
| Roof material | Steel Sheeting |
| Truss centres | 600mm max. |
| Batten type | 35x70mm min. |
| Batten spacing | 600mm max. |
| Design wind velocity | N4/C2 max. |
| MHS64100 | |
|---|---|
| Roof material | Steel Sheeting |
| Truss centres | 900mm max. |
| Batten type | 35x70mm min. |
| Batten spacing | 900mm max. |
| Design wind velocity | N4/C2 max. |
| MHS64150 | |
|---|---|
| Roof material | Steel Sheeting |
| Truss centres | 1200mm max. |
| Batten type | 35x70mm min. |
| Batten spacing | 1200mm max. |
| Design wind velocity | N4/C2 max. |
DESCRIPTION AND PACKAGING
Manufactured from 1.5mm Galvanised G300 Z275 Steel
| Description | Product Code | Reference Code | Carton quantity | Carton kg. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 x 150 x 1.5 | MHS50150 | BSP50150 | 180 | 17.4 |
| 64 x 100 x 1.5 | MHS64100 | BSP64100 | 210 | 17.4 |
| 64 x 150 x 1.5 | MHS64150 | BSP64150 | 140 | 17.4 |
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