Battens may be fixed vertically, horizontally or any angle in between following the studs, noggins, top and bottom plates.  Around windows, doors, internal and external corners the battens should be run continuously to support the flashings.
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Fixing Batten to timber or steel framing use a finishing nail gun or screw at approximately 3-400mm centres to tack the battens to the framing. Adjust until the head of the sits slightly below the surface as not to aggravate the back side of metal cladding.
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Fixing Cladding to timber or steel framing
Nail or screw through the cladding and batten into the studs or nogs. Follow manufacturers specifications for fixing centres and nail/screw sizes. Fixings should be 20mm longer than would be used for direct fixed cladding.
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