TDUK SupplyingTimber Issue 8 DIGITAL - Magazine - Page 43
———— CASE STUDY: ROOFING BAT TENS ————
GET YOUR ROOFING BATTEN ENDS COVERED
UK building legislation stipulates that all cut timber roo昀椀ng batten ends
should be properly preserved in every new pitched roo昀椀ng or re-roo昀椀ng
project, both domestic and commercial. This not only enhances the durability
and integrity of roo昀椀ng structures but also adheres to industry standards,
helping ensure a high-quality result for every project.
The National House Building Council speci昀椀es in chapter 7.2.17 of its 2024
standards that 'Battens and counter battens located at wet or dry verges
should have their cut ends treated with a preservative'.
This guideline is also re昀氀ected in British Standard BS5534: 2014+A2:2018,
which serves as a code of practice for slating and tiling on pitched roofs and
vertical cladding. It states: 'Cut batten ends at the verge should be treated
with a suitable preservative approved for this purpose.' This requirement is
emphasised in legislation and considered an important area of best practice
by the National Federation of Roo昀椀ng Contractors.
Roofers must ensure that all cut ends of roo昀椀ng battens are treated with a
preservative. BATTEN SHIELD from SR Timber has been speci昀椀cally designed
for this purpose. This water-based cream makes battens water-repellent,
protecting the cut ends from moisture and rot. The wood pores remain open,
allowing the wood to breathe and ensuring optimal moisture regulation.
BATTEN SHIELD is compatible with all types of graded timber roo昀椀ng
battens.
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on the project, which were
considered a like-for-like slate
ideal for the heritage roof.
NRA Roo昀椀ng even visited the
quarry and factory in Spain
to ensure that the processes,
quality, and availability met the
demands of such a large and
prestigious project.
The slates measured 500 x
250mm and had a thickness
of 7mm. This speci昀椀cation
was approved, and a total of
2,340m2 were supplied to site
through the same SIG Roo昀椀ng
Dudley branch.
The SIGA 112S is a smooth,
dark blue-grey slate that is
suitable for a variety of roo昀椀ng
projects. Its resemblance to
slates produced in the Vale of
Ffestiniog has earned it SIGA
112S approval from Snowdonia
National Park, highlighting its
versatility for heritage projects.
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