SR Timber has released its ‘Guide to Graded Roofing Battens’ booklet to alleviate any confusion when adhering to British Standards BS 5534 and provide clarity on batten grading.
The booklet focuses on the four key areas which the supply chain, including contractors, should look out for to ensure that their roofing battens follow BS 5534.
These four areas are: sizing, knots, markings, and due diligence.
By breaking down the standards into bitesize pieces of information, the hope is that the information provided helps further understanding around the grading rules set out within BS 5534.
Speaking on the purpose of the booklet, Shaun Revill, trading director at SR Timber, said. “Thankfully, awareness of the rise of substandard batten has really risen within the industry however there is still inferior stock within the market.
“However, when it comes to fully understanding and applying BS 5534, there’s still a question mark over what merchants or contractors should be looking out for.
“I’ve grown up in this industry so it’s second nature for me. For importers or merchants, it might be harder to know what to look for. In response, we’ve set out this booklet to make identification fast and easy, no matter if you’re buying from suppliers or merchants.
“By doing this, we hope to provide clarity on what the industry needs to look out for in roofing battens and how it compares to what BS 5534 states. This will allow the industry to make an informed decision and ensure safety and conformity going forward.”
The booklet, which is available on SR Timber’s website and in physical form, will bring greater clarity about what to look for when wanting to make sure that roofing battens meet the required standard set by BS 5534.
