Patent ID: 6536171
Filing Date: 2003-03-25
Classification: E04D

Abstract:
An elevated batten assembly for use atop an inclined roof supporting surface and for supporting tiles above said inclined roof supporting surface, said elevated batten assembly comprising:an elongate horizontal batten strip having an underside for generally facing said inclined roof supporting surface; and a plurality of support pads spaced apart and attached to the underside of the said batten strip, said support pads being substantially flat, including opposing first and second flat sides, said support pads configured to be located between said batten strip and said inclined roof supporting surface such that said first flat side of each said support pad is in planar contact with said underside of said elongate horizontal batten strip, and each support pad is also configured to contact said inclined roof supporting surface such that said second flat side is in planar contact with said roof supporting surface and such that said support pads combine to support said batten strip above said inclined roof supporting surface, wherein said support pads have a nominal thickness and a rectangular outline, and such that said pads are installed such that one of their corners is oriented in a direction up the slope of said roof support surface, for purposes of water drainage under said batten strips and past said rectangular support pads.