Patent ID: 6718719
Filing Date: 2004-04-13
Classification: E04D

Abstract:
A batten strip for supporting roof tiles on a wood roof with a water barrier covering same, the batten strip comprising:an elongated body having a pair of substantially parallel sidewalls, an upper surface between said sidewalls, and a lower surface between said sidewalls adapted to engage a water barrier on a roof; a plurality of spaced, inverted channels having respective bases extending parallel to said upper and lower surfaces and a pair of remotely spaced sidewalls extending downwardly from respective said bases, said channels being formed along said body from said lower surface and terminating generally midway between said upper and lower surfaces, said channels extending between said sidewalls and providing drainage perpendicular to a length of said body; a plurality of spaced recesses in and along said upper surface located generally equidistant between each pair of adjacent said channels; and a plurality of fastening members pre-inserted into respective said plurality of recesses and carried by said body for securing said body to a roof, said plurality of fastening members having sharpened lower ends inserted into and secured in position in respective said plurality of recesses until a driving force is applied thereto, said plurality of fastening members having heads to be countersunk into respective said plurality of recesses so that said heads are flush with said upper surface, said fastening members lower ends being fully embedded within said strip and not protruding outwardly thereof.