Product Overview
Pack of 560 sawn treated roofing battens, each measuring 25mm x 38mm (1.5" x 1") and 4.2m in length.
BS5534 certification confirms compliance with modern roofing standards for strength, straightness, and uniformity.
Pressure-treated to resist decay, each batten provides secure fixing points and reliable spacing for slates or tiles.
An economical bulk solution for pitched roofs, recognised as the standard batten size for most slate and tile applications.
Features & Benefits
- Bulk supply (560 lengths): Practical and cost-effective option for large roofing projects.
- BS5534 certified: Guarantees strength, straightness, and sizing accuracy for pitched roof work.
- Pressure-treated timber: Protects against decay and weathering for long service life.
- Accurate sizing: Ensures correct spacing and alignment during tile or slate fixing.
- Sawn finish: Provides grip for secure fixing of roof coverings.
- 25 x 38mm (1.5" x 1") section: Standard BS5534 batten size, widely used for most slates and tiles in pitched roofing.
- 4.2m length: Practical option for pitched roof construction where shorter spans are required.
- Efficient handling: Palletised format simplifies storage, transport, and on-site distribution.
Applications
- Pitched roofing: Provides fixing points for slates and tiles in accordance with BS5534, as the minimum permissible size for roofing battens.
- Large residential builds: Bulk quantity ideal for new-build housing developments and extensions.
- Commercial roofing: Reliable option for large-scale or high-volume roofing projects.
- Contractor supply: Pallet ensures consistent batten specification across multiple jobs.
Installation Guidance
- Fix to BS5534 standards: Ensure correct spacing and nailing for compliance.
- Check before fixing: Select straight lengths free from defects or damage.
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Treat cut ends: Apply suitable end-grain preservative where battens are cut on site.
Compliance & Performance
- Standard: Graded and certified to BS5534, confirming strength, straightness, and dimensional accuracy for use as roofing battens.
- Service class: Suitable for external pitched roofing in Service Class 2 conditions (covered but subject to moisture variations).