2x1 JB Graded BS 5534 Red Roofing Batten 25x50mm

These 25x50mm JB Red roofing battens are designed for use in roofing as they are graded to BS 5534. Treated for resistance to rot and pest attack, they have a red treatment added to help discern battens appropriately treated and graded for roofing. Sourced from PEFC Certified forest, these battens have a sawn finish, in lengths of 3.6m or 4.8m. 

• FSC Certified
• Graded for use in roofing
• Uniform size, treated to UC2
• Available in 3.6m and 4.8m lengths

What are Roofing Battens?

Roofing battens are horizontal supports or strips typically made from timber that are installed onto the rafters or trusses of a roof structure. They create a framework to which roofing 

materials such as tiles, shingles, or metal sheets are attached and generally provide increased strength and stability, and room to manage ventilation and vapour control. 

Roofing Batten Building Regulations

When shopping for roofing battens, you will often run into two types:

1. Roofing batten stained a distinctive colour, stamped and described as BS 5534 - ours are usually blue or red, but they also are sometimes green or yellow. 
2. Lengths of treated timber that are a natural colour in the same dimensions, with no BS 5534 grading. 

If you are shopping for roofing batten that is specifically for roofing, it is important that you ensure they are graded to BS 5534 to ensure they are of adequate strength and durability for roofing - ungraded battens may compromise the longevity of your roofing and pose a safety risk. The second kind are described as roofing batten as they are the same size and look, but tend to be used to create horizontal batten fences and home DIY projects.