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There are ongoing concerns about quality variations between roofing battens, so merchants need to know what the differences are and how to spot them.
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requirements introduced as part of BS 5534:2014 and again in amendment 2 in 2018, there are still quality
variations between different brands of roofing batten. Just as not all BS 8612 compliant dry fix products offer the same performance levels, the same can be said of battens. While they have to meet the grading requirements set out in BS 5534, there can still be significant differences - from the way they are graded, through to the type of timber they are made from and the preservatives they are treated with.
preservatives they are treated with.
Jenni Forrest, quality manager for JB Red at Marley, says “Roofing battens are one of the most important parts of a pitched roof structure, acting as a structural and load bearing element. As well as supporting the
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dead weight of tiles and the imposed wind loads, BS 5534 graded roofing battens can also be used as a secure foothold during installation. That’s why checking the quality and compliance of the roofing battens you are selling is so important.”
“Our new training includes everything
merchants need to know about battens, from what to look out for when checking and selling them, through to expert installation advice.” Forrest offers advice on what to look out for when selling battens, “Only battens that have been pre or factory graded to BS 5534 are actually allowed to be called roofing battens. Make sure there is an indelible stamp on the batten saying BS 5534.”
She continues, “The issue of batten colour has caused some confusion. Whilst the
We know that
distinctive red colour of our JB Red roofing battens does give peace of mind that you are using a BS 5534 compliant batten, this is not necessarily the case for all battens. Please don’t assume that just because it is coloured, that a batten meets the required British Standard. It must also have the correct stamps and supporting documentation.”
The type of timber used for a roofing batten is quite significant and it is recommended to check this. “The species of tree from which the timber has come from should be stamped on the batten. We only use slow grown imported redwood or whitewood for our JB Red battens. All of our battens are cut from kiln dried sideboards as they are less likely to distort. Also look out for FSC or PEFC certification to ensure sustainable sourcing.” Another key point to bare in mind is the grading process, “Roofing battens must be pre-graded before they get to site, this can be done visually or by a machine. We believe that
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