Top Hat Battens – 22mm & 40mm

Steel Support for Roofing, Walling & Ceiling Systems

PPC Flashings supplies 22mm and 40mm Top Hat Battens designed to provide a strong, efficient and dependable support system for a wide range of roofing, wall cladding and ceiling applications. Roll-formed from high-strength coated steel, our battens are built to deliver practical performance, installation efficiency and long-term durability across residential, commercial and industrial projects. Whether you need a lightweight section for ceiling support or a heavier-duty profile for roof and wall cladding systems, PPC Flashings offers top hat battens to create a stable, consistent substructure for modern construction.

22mm Top Hat Battens

Our 22mm profile is ideal for lighter-duty applications, particularly ceiling systems and internal lining support, where a lightweight, practical section is required.

Key details:

• Best suited to: ceiling systems and light-duty applications
• Nominal height: 22mm
• Typical thickness: 0.42 BMT BMT

40mm Top Hat Battens

The 40mm profile is designed for more demanding roofing and wall cladding support applications where greater strength and span capability are required.

Key details:

• Best suited to: roofing and wall cladding support
• Nominal height: 40mm
• Thickness options: 0.48 BMT / 0.55 BMT

Key Features & Benefits

• High-Strength Steel Construction – Manufactured from high-tensile coated steel, PPC Flashings Top Hat Battens are designed to provide dependable structural support and consistent performance.
• Lightweight, Practical Design – These sections are engineered to deliver the strength needed on site while remaining efficient to handle, transport and install.
• Fast Installation – With straightforward screw-fix installation, top hat battens help reduce labour time and improve installation efficiency.
• Corrosion-Resistant Finish Options – Available in galvanised or coated steel options, our battens are suited to a variety of building environments and project requirements.
• Designed to Relevant Australian Standards – Our top hat battens are aligned with key Australian design and material standards, giving builders, contractors and specifiers confidence in their performance.
• Versatile Across Multiple Applications – From internal ceiling support to external cladding substructures, these battens offer flexibility across a broad range of construction projects.

Compliance & Standards

PPC Flashings Top Hat Battens are manufactured and specified in line with relevant industry requirements, including:

• AS 1562 – Roof & Wall Cladding Installation
• AS 1397
• AS/NZS 4600 – Cold-Formed Steel Structures
• AS 1170 – Structural Loading Codes