Abstract: A batten setter for laying batten strips on a roof surface at predetermined distances from each other including an automatic nailing device whereby movement of the batten setter along the roof automatically actuates nailing action at preselected intervals. The batten setter permits batten strips to be fastened on a subsurface with a uniform distance between the strips as the device is easily moved along the length of a previously fastened batten strip.

Abstract: A batten setter for laying batten strips on a surface at a predetermined distance from each other which comprises a first end portion and a second end portion, said first and second end portions being connected together by at least one adjustable frame member so that the distance between said first and second end portions can be varied depending upon the desired distance between adjacent batten strips, each of said end portions including first and second spaced apart, spring-biased, guide frames which are adapted to be held in said spaced apart, spring-biased position by one of said batten strips.