Safety Warning: Substandard Roofing Battens

Substandard timber battens are still circulating within the marketplace, and have the potential to cause roof failures and accidents. NFRC has issued guidance outlining what to look out for.

Substandard timber battens are still circulating within the marketplace, and have the potential to cause roof failures and accidents. A Safety Alert has been produced for NFRC Members and the wider roofing industry to highlight the issue and give guidance on what to look out for when procuring timber battens. The alert was formulated with the assistance of the Timber Batten Working Group, chaired and hosted by NFRC. The group is made up of manufacturers, merchants and contractors. If you have information you would like to share with the group on the topic of non-standard inferior battens being supplied and used, please contact Jo Lear.