batten (wood products)
- Scope note
- In the context of wood products for carpentry and building, battens are pieces of squared timber of certain dimensions: not more than 7 inches broad and 2 1/2 inches thick, and over 6 feet long. Examples of use of battens includes for flooring, furring, supports for laths, or as cross pieces to secure the joint between two parallel boards.
- Date of creation: 07-Oct-2024
Accepted term: 07-Oct-2024