A LINK BATTEN

摘要

A link batten (1) to join adjacent ends (2) of a pair of roof battens (3) is disclosed. The link batten (1) comprises an elongate member (5) of fire resistant material having a pair of ends (6), each end (6) adapted to engage with one of the roof battens (3), and a fire resistant blade member (8) intermediate the ends (2) of the elongate member. The link batten (1) has a pair of receivers (12) for nails and the like to secure roofing material to it. The link batten (1) maintains the structural continuity and integrity of the roof construction (20) in the cold state (that is, prior to a fire) and in the event of fire results in roof collapse on only the fire affected side of the party or separating wall (21 ).