Buy Steel Tophat & Battens Online

Cut to Size. Packed. Delivered.

• We can custom cut lengths to the millimetre – minimum cut just 15 mm.
• Cut-to-size items are available in-store while you wait, and online orders are processed the same day or the next day in most cases.
• Shorter cuts are cheaper to ship and sent via couriers or Australia Post.
• Large or long orders are delivered by our own delivery truck fleet in NSW or by national freight partners.

Work Smarter with Edcon Steel

Cutting & Drilling: For clean cuts on light-gauge sections, use tin snips or a fine-tooth metal cutting saw. Edcon can pre-cut your battens to save time on site.

Corrosion Protection: All Edcon tophat sections come zinc-coated for rust resistance. For coastal or high-moisture areas, consider additional protective coatings.

Storage & Handling: Store battens off the ground and keep them dry to avoid moisture build-up. If they get wet, separate and dry them thoroughly with good airflow. Carry long lengths on edge for strength and take care around rolled edges, which can still be sharp.

Buying Custom Lengths: Edcon offers custom cutting on all tophat and batten profiles. Order exactly the lengths you need, ready for pickup or delivery. For large or non-standard sizes, just ask. We can often arrange longer lengths or special supply.

Common Uses and Sectors: Steel Tophat & Battens

Steel tophat and batten sections are used across a broad range of building applications. In construction, they commonly serve as roof purlins and roof battens, providing a stable base to fix metal roofing sheets or tiles. They also function as wall girts and façade supports, helping to carry cladding on sheds, warehouses, and factories.

Smaller top hat battens (like 22 mm profiles) are used as ceiling battens or furring channels for internal linings. In residential and light commercial projects, these sections are used in garages, carports, patios, and pergolas as part of the framing system. Their high strength-to-weight ratio makes them suitable for areas with higher wind loads or where timber would be less ideal.

Industries such as construction, rural building, and home improvement all rely on steel tophat & battens, from farm sheds in rural areas to new housing in Sydney.