Counter batten
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001382
A strip of wood or metal installed perpendicular to the main roof battens, creating a ventilation space beneath the roofing material. This secondary batten system allows for airflow and drainage, preventing moisture buildup and improving thermal performance. It is often used in pitched roof construction.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001382 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Construction |
| Translations | German: Konterlatte; Spanish: rastrel secundario; French: contre-latte |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-001382",
"term": "Counter batten",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A strip of wood or metal installed perpendicular to the main roof battens, creating a ventilation space beneath the roofing material. This secondary batten system allows for airflow and drainage, preventing moisture buildup and improving thermal performance. It is often used in pitched roof construction.",
"subject": "Construction",
"translations": {
"de": "Konterlatte",
"es": "rastrel secundario",
"fr": "contre-latte"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/counter-batten/"
}
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