No compromise on safety

Precision graded

Only battens that have been pre-graded should be specified for roof battens.

JB Red is precision graded to the millimetre, the only roofing batten in the UK to undergo such stringent grading using our dedicated Goldeneye scanning line. The computer-controlled laser scans each length of timber to ensure it meets the performance criteria set out in the UK Building Regulations - BS 5534, whereas many other suppliers rely purely on visual grading.

There's a quick way to ensure contractors working on your projects are using graded timber. Take a look at our grading guide.

Sustainably sourced

We are picky with the timber we choose. 

Our JB Red roof battens are sourced from an extensive network of Scandinavian saw mills. All of our timber has full chain of custody and is PEFC certified to ensure it only comes from managed forests. Peace of mind on all your projects.

With quality paramount, we select slow-grown timber, which gives maximum strength and durability. 

When it comes to the cuts we use, we specifically choose kiln-dried sideboards, eliminating the weaker cuts. This way we know our timber will provide greater stability, and is less likely to distort.

Part of the Marley roof system

When designing pitched roofs, you can rest assured that all of our roofing components have been designed and tested to work together, so you can specify a full Marley Roof System in the knowledge that the roof will perform as intended. And we back this up with our 15-year Roof System guarantee.