Roofing battens

Roofing battens Fully graded BS 5534 Roofing Battens, a full range of timber ancillary products and carcassing are offered to meet all the roofers’ needs. Marley Eternit has a wealth of expertise and outstanding knowledge of the roofing and timber markets. Marley Eternit continues to innovate: from packaged to length timber, stillages, marking and finally introducing grading for Roofing battens. We work with the latest technology from the machinery to timber treatments. A dedicated manufacturing and treatment plants at the Marley Eternit site in Gainsborough are optimally located close to the...

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There are no changes to the requirements for battens within the new British Standard BS 5534:2014 code of practice for slating and tiling, including shingles. There is now a requirement that when roofing to meet BS 5534, the details must be complied with. All roofing batten must be delivered, marked with the following information and at the correct moisture content: Identification and documentation Each delivery of battens should be accompanied by documentation stating at least the : b) origin (imported or British-gown, and/or species code) c) graded in accordance with BS 5534 d) basic size or...

Battens for NHBC work JB Red is approved by NHBC to be used as Roofing Battens on new homes. The NHBC were the first to recognise that battens should be delivered graded at the time of delivery ready for immediate installation. HSE guidelines The HSE guide, HSG33 Health and Safety in Roofwork, only recognise that factory graded battens provide a secure foothold when installing a pitched roof (as an alternative to roof ladders). Their recommendation was updated recently, to insist on factory graded battens for use on 600mm centres (previous advice only related to 450mm centres). Competent roofer...

JB Red completely meets the NHBC requirements for fully graded roofing battens. Its RED colour means that it is highly visible on site, therefore Local Authority Building Control, NHBC and other inspectors can see that high quality, pre-graded and compliant battens have been used. All JB Red has full chain of custody (FSC or PEFC) certification and is available in both 25 x 38mm and 25 x 50mm sizes. Grading All JB Red Roofing battens are supplied graded to meet the performance requirements of BS 5534. Occasionally some end splits may develop after grading. These should be trimmed off at the time of...

Standard CitiDeck AntiSlipPlus i FireSafe Specialty Red > Pre-graded to all the strength requirements of BS 5534:2014 for roofing battens. > Only kiln dried sideboards are used to ensure stability and dimensional accuracy. > Marked according to BS 5534:2014 showing supplier name, origin/species, grade (BS 5534) and size. > Treated to BS 8417:2011 Usage Class 2, using Koppers MicroPro® with a unique Red Colour. > The product and process is UKAS third party assessed by the BBA with a BBS agreement certificate. > Carries 60 year lifetime guarantee against insect attack and wood rotting fungi (when...

Standard Specialty Standard Specialty Marley Eternit offer a full range of roofing timbers above truss or rafter level, all of which are treated with MicroPro. Lead Roll Zinc Roll Drip batten Timber curb Angle fillet Feather edge/firrings Counter batten There are many non-roofing uses for timber battens. JBi is an economical choice for battens; affordable quality for a batten that isn’t used for roofing. Specialty Red 8 Roofing battens JBi is manufactured from European Red or Whitewood. The batten is treated with MicroPro® to BS 8417:2011 Usage Class 2, to give a 60 year guarantee against insect...

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JB Red Treated with MicroPro with a red pigment. Batten Size Pieces per Bundles per Total Pieces (mm) bundler pack per pack JBi Treated with MicroPro. Batten Size Pieces per Bundles per Total Pieces (mm) bundler pack per pack Counter battens This included some of the infrequently used batten sizes, often needed when matching in with existing battens or when used over wide rafter centres. Counter battens include both large and small sections battens. We can manufacture accurately as small as 6 x 25. The sizes used often vary around the country. The small section battens 6 x 25...

Important information Preservative treatment Information on preservative treatments can be found on the treatment data sheets from the downloads page of our website www.marleyeternit.co.uk All products are available from stock or via a network of distributors. Stillage deliveries and self-unloading crane vehicles are available. Marley Eternit maintains large stocks to enable a rapid delivery service. Technical support All JB Red is stored undercover. Once delivered, store battens and counter battens on sufficient bearers to prevent sagging or twisting. They should also be protected from water...

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