A thin, narrow strip of lumber used to cover seams between wider boards, such as in board-and-batten siding. Roofers and plasterers also use them horizontally across framing members to provide a fixing point for tiles, shingles, or lath. They help space materials out and provide structural rigidity.
Heard on the job
Nail the battens on 16-inch centers so we can hang the siding tomorrow.
Also heard as
- furring strip
- Battening