Batten and a Bearer?


Alan

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In Carpentry what is the difference between a batten and a bearer?

Any suggestions would be gratefully received.

Would this be a good description?

Bearer;- a term used for a batten in first fix carpentry or roofing which is normally concealed i.e. sawn timber not planed or machined timber.

Batten;- a term used for a bearer in 2nd fix carpentry that is concealed or visible and usually planned or machined timber.

In the enclosed drawing I have described the timber supporting the plywood as bearers is this correct?

Semi Concealed Trapdoor.pdf

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I use 'grounds' of PAR lath for fixing panel material and other cladding to walls. I might refer to these grounds as battens rather than a bearer, as they are obviously hidden. (Fixed so as to make 16" squares of course, to reduce flexing of panels.) Not many folk want this today though!

John

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In Carpentry what is the difference between a batten and a bearer?

Any suggestions would be gratefully received.

Would this be a good description?

Bearer;- a term used for a batten in first fix carpentry or roofing which is normally concealed i.e. sawn timber not planed or machined timber.

Batten;- a term used for a bearer in 2nd fix carpentry that is concealed or visible and usually planned or machined timber.

I think nobody can define it better than that.

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