John Brash Red - John Brash, JB-RED Battens, BSI Roofing Battens, British Standard Battens

Roofing battens cost approximately 5% of the TOTAL cost of building a roof. Why risk a 100% fail on your project by using batten that does not comply To BS5534 : 2003?

JBRED battens 100% Fully compliant – Guaranteed
No need for costly and lengthy onsite grading
Guaranteed to comply with warranty schemes such as NHBC, Zurich, Trustmark, NFRC Co-partnership and Roofsafe.

Why JB RED?

JBRED battens – Fully Compliant to BS5534 : 2003

It saves time, reduces waste, reduces risk.

It increases confidence, cost control and productivity

Battens are fully graded so there’s no need to spend time inspecting on site
Installation is easier because battens are lighter in weight than alternatives due to the JBRED preservative treatment methods
Roofers can work with confidence knowing each batten is individually strength-tested
Likelihood of batten failure is reduced to a minimum
It reduces site complaints and saves costs due to the batten’s reliability
Contractors are assured that the products will pass a building control or quality inspector visit
Correctly graded battens can assist in any retrospective dispute
Health and Safety Executive regulations (HSG 33) state that fully-compliant battens can be an alternative to roof ladders if attached to rafters no more than 450mm apart
There is no specific need to identify the additional risks associated with using battens of an uncertain grade in any risk assessment.
The battens are manufactured from kiln dried timber.
The JB red treatments add little in water to ensure that battens are supplied at the correct moisture content (Below 20%), essential for the longevity of fixings
The Battens are full to size, correctly marked and compliant with the standard BS5534 : 2003

A JBRED batten is fully compliant guaranteed, that means one less thing to worry about…

With over a century’s experience, John Brash & Company Limited is the UK’s foremost manufacturer and supplier of quality roofing battens to the construction industry – now John Brash has developed the evolutionary JBRED fully compliant batten to BS5534:2003.