Board and batten metal roofing and siding have a long history in construction. In siding applications, when wood panels were first used in construction, wood battens were placed over the panel joints to provide additional weather resistance to the materials. In roofing, battens were often incorporated into early handcrafted copper roofing to create a drainage path and allow the individual sheets of panels to be joined in a weather-resistant fashion. Today, roof battens steel are commonly used in modern roofing systems to enhance durability, provide structural support, and improve ventilation.

The issue of what roofing batten colors mean has caused some confusion. While the distinctive red colour of Battens does give peace of mind that you are using a BS 5534-compliant batten, this is not necessarily the case for all the coloured battens on the market. Please don’t ever assume that just because it is colored, a batten conforms to the standard. It must also have the right stamps and supporting documentation. Additionally, roof battens steel provide a durable and reliable alternative, offering enhanced strength and resistance to weather conditions.

Ask what quality checks the roof battens steel go through. They are quality-checked at every stage of the process. The raw materials are checked for conformity to our buying specifications. An operator is present during the scan process to check for compliance, and the battens are rechecked when the scan is complete. The batten pieces are also pulled from the production process every hour for a complete quality check for compliance with BS 5534.

Metal ceilings have been shown to bring superior acoustic performance compared to alternative materials. Metal has a remarkable ability to absorb sound, primarily when used with a mineral wall infill, making metal ceilings an appropriate choice for spaces requiring noise control. A metal ceiling’s capacity to absorb sound is primarily dictated by the number and the size of perforations in the tile and its sound-absorbing acoustic infill. The greater the perforated area, the more acoustically transparent is the tile. Additionally, roof battens steel can enhance structural support and durability when integrated into metal ceiling systems.