In reply to Fraser:
> >>>>>>>>>>>I merely mentioned that counter battens being a standard detail in Scotland to highlight that their use isn't unusual. I've no idea where the OP's house is. His profile could be out of date or it could be a second house somewhere else - there are a number of possibilities.>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I know was trying to get a fuller idea of the job
>.......... I'm afraid I can't really follow much of your posts to be honest, you should try proof-reading them before posting to make it easier for the rest of us to understand them. I know what.>>>>>>>>>>>>
You mean post or any of your posts . If we are doing that !
..................I know what I'm talking about and stand by what I've said so far.>>>>>>>>>>>>
Im not and have not said you don't
> Sheathing thickness: I'd usually specify 12mm, you could maybe go to 9mm if desperate>>>>>>>>>>
I may be wrong but in the past no minimum thickness has been given, just that it should be used.
Sorry just read this
>>Generally speaking, the shallower the pitch, the longer the tile you'll need.>>
should we not say; the shallower the pitch, the longer the gauge/ head or lap you'll need.
Post edited at 10:38