Graded Roof Battens

Metal roof battens may also be used with steel or timber support framing.

Graded roof battens.

Bs 8417 actually only covers the timber s treatment with wood preservatives and in the case of battens that needs to be something which is suitable for roofs. This is certainly the case for public sector funded projects but becoming more so in the private sector too. Graded bs5534 timber roof batten 25x38mm per linear metre. Price per item inc vat.

It is produced from the highest grade slow grown spruce and has below 22 moisture contents. Now only battens that have been pre or factory graded to bs 5534 are actually allowed to be called roofing battens. Bs5534 compliant batten for use as part of a timber roofing structure to support concrete roof tiles clay roof tiles fibre cement slates and natural slates in accordance with bs 5534. Why choose these roof battens.

Metal roof battens may be used with steel or tile cladding. The need for all timber on projects to have chain of custody coc certification is increasing. 2003 a1. View as grid list.

Choose the right roofing batten specifying the right roofing battens is a fundamental part of constructing the base layers of a secure weathertight roof with the necessary load bearing capacity. Metal roof battens offer extraordinary strength to weight values and are lighter than timber battens. We commonly see ungraded battens sporting the initials bs 8417 but that is nothing at all to do with the battens having been graded. Trade sign in or apply for trade prices 1 07 inc vat per metre.

There are many roofing battens on the market which can still leave contractors confused. This premium roof batten is bs 5534 2014 compliant and therefore ideal for virtually any roofing project. Price per item inc vat. Fsc standard sawn batten.

2010 and has been. Metal roof battens have been in use in australia for around 40 years. However bs 5534 doesn t actually state how or where the battens should be graded. Graded bs5534 roof batten 25x50mm per linear metre.

Each length of batten has been assessed and graded to ensure compliance with the requirements of bs 5534. Treated green 10 x 38mm. A roof built with poorly graded battens won t be covered under a warranty and replacing the roof is not going to be cheap. They are also.

If you d like to learn more about the requirements of bs 5534 and how to specify the best graded battens for your needs please book a cpd presentation. We supply a wide range of roofing batten solutions that are ideal for providing a strong and durable fixing point for roofing materials. This provides you with faultless timber battens that are free of defects. Here at roofstores we offer a wide choice of batten options which are all fully compliant with all industry standards bs5534 2014.