Attaching mutually transverse elements, especially for roofing

Abstract

A batten support (5) is provided for supporting a batten (2a, 2b) in a roof structure. The batten support (5) has a base portion (51) shaped to lie on or against a roof support member (1). The base portion (51) is configured to be secured to the roof support member (1) by a fastener (3) passing through the base portion (51) into the roof support member (1). The batten support (5) also has a ledge portion (52) projecting at an angle relative to the base portion (51), to lie against a lateral surface of the batten (2a, 2b), thereby supporting the batten (2a, 2b). A method of forming the roof structure is also provided, the roof structure when formed comprising the batten (2a, 2b), the roof support member (1) and the batten support (5). The method comprises: arranging the base portion (51) of the batten support (5) on, or against, a surface of the roof support member (1); arranging a surface of the batten (2a, 2b) on, or against, a ledge portion (52) of the batten support (5), the ledge portion (52) projecting at an angle to the base portion (51); and passing the fastener (3) through at least one of the base portion (51) and the ledge portion (52) into the roof support member (1).

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