Cavity Battens

[benben5555]

Hi, what timber have people used for their cavity battens. Roof battens (25x50) would seem to do the job, but I don't know if a untreated timber would be better. I can't seem to find much untreated wood of a suitable size. Thanks

[stu w]

1 hour ago, benben5555 said:

Hi, what timber have people used for their cavity battens. Roof battens (25x50) would seem to do the job, but I don't know if a untreated timber would be better. I can't seem to find much untreated wood of a suitable size. Thanks

When you say cavity batten , do you mean for the service void internally,  or for external cladding 

[benben5555]

Sorry yes, I meant service void

[stu w]

29 minutes ago, benben5555 said:

Sorry yes, I meant service void

I have used a mixture in the past on different builds ranging from tiling batten  35mm sq untreated etc .

Personality I prefer a slightly larger void to stop anything puncturing the vcl .

On my own builds or for friends I use 3x2 cls , dry, nice and wide for fixing your plasterboard and deep enough to protect the vcl and get electrical back boxes in etc 

Edited April 10, 2024 by stu w

[Iceverge]

47x42mm is what I've used. You can nailgun them then, if that's any use to you. 

 

Also 50mm mineral wool insulation is readily available, 

 

I wouldn't object to wider mind you.