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Battens DON’T COMPROMISE ON QUALITY An essential component of a roof, battens are structurally important, so Rob Cookson, National Business Development Manager at Marley, says it makes sense to use the best. However, as he points out, current supply issues have meant that inferior – and crucially less safe – battens could have entered the market, so whilst some roofing battens may be slightly cheaper, Rob says they could cause problems down the line... As Rob Cookson, National Business Development Manager at Marley, points out: “When it comes to battens, it’s important that roofers understand what they’re buying – not all battens are the same. Cheaper and often inferior battens may carry imperfections that can cause breakages and lead to accidents on site, especially since being weight bearing, as battens are used as a step ladder whilst a contractor is working on the roof. “With site safety being of paramount importance, and the safety of the team being the ultimate responsibility of the contractor, choosing to compromise on the quality of a safety-critical product on a roof, such as battens, could well be a costly – and avoidable – mistake.’ Rely on Red Critically, only battens that have been pre- or factory graded to BS 5534 can be called or used as ‘roofing battens’, such as Marley’s JB Red, a high-quality roofing batten. Marley also says it’s the only UK factory-graded batten available to the roofing industry with BBA certification. Marley says it sets the standard for graded roofing battens, and with its wealth of experience, expertise and knowledge of the roofing and timber markets, Marley says it sources the timber for its JB Red battens from its extensive network of Scandinavian saw mills. Rob continued: “Selecting the correct timber to use for roofing battens is of paramount importance. We only source slow-grown timber which ensures strength and durability, whilst our battens are cut from kiln-dried sideboards to provide maximum strength and stability, plus they Above: Marley’s Goldeneye scanner. Right: JB Red batten. are less likely to distort.” Produced at its specialist manufacturing site in Gainsborough, Marley says JB Red battens are stringently tested and graded using its state-ofthe-art, dedicated roof batten scanning line – Goldeneye. Scanning each timber batten intricately to the millimetre, Marley says Goldeneye’s computercontrolled, dedicated laser and camera grading line produces battens graded to the performance regulations of BS 5534 both quickly and accurately. The manufacturer says it is important to note that currently, many other suppliers within the UK batten market rely on visual grading only. In addition, MicroPro, a preservative treatment that protects against wood rotting, fungi and insects – and gives a 60-year desired service life – vacuums a preserving red pigment into the timber ensuring that the resulting battens are both completely protected, and also transformed to give their distinctive and easily identifiable red colour. Visibly exceeding standards Marley points out whilst JB Red completely meets the NHBC requirements for fully graded roofing battens, the red colour means that they are highly visible on site, making it easy for Local Authority Building Control, NHBC, and other inspectors to see that high-quality, pre-graded and compliant battens have been used. An easy choice Rob continued: “Our JB Red battens help to make your life on site both easier and safer. Being pregraded, no further grading on site is required, saving you time. Being red in colour, means that they are easily identifiable, making any inspector’s – as well as your – job easier. “Finally, the exceptionally high quality of manufacture at every stage – from integral strength and consistency of size to thoroughly protective treatments giving real peace of mind – makes JB Red battens an easy choice for any roofing contractor to make.” Contact Marley / JB Red www.marley.co.uk/roofing-batten/ jb-red-batten 01283 722222 20 TC JUNE <strong>2022</strong>
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