Treated Roofing Batten 1.5″ x 1″ (25x38mm) 3.6m

MDM Timber Treated Roofing Batten 1.5″ x 1″ (25x38mm) 3.6m is a high-quality, graded softwood batten produced specifically for the UK building and construction industry. Pressure-treated to BS 8417:2003 Usage Class 2 (UC2), it delivers proven resistance against wood-rotting fungi and insect attack — making it the go-to choice for roofers, builders, and serious DIYers working on pitched roof projects.

Key Features and Specifications

• Dimensions: 25mm x 38mm (1.5″ x 1″) cross-section, 3.6m length
• Material: Sawn treated softwood (typically pine or spruce)
• Preservative treatment: High-pressure treated to BS 8417:2003 (UC2) — 60-year service life against rot and insect damage
• Grading: Machine-graded for consistent strength and straightness
• Sustainably sourced: FSC or PEFC certified timber from managed forests
• Finish: Sawn; square-cut edges for tight, accurate fixing
• Sold: Per individual batten — ideal for both single-unit and trade-quantity orders
• Brand: MDM Timber Limited

Applications

• Fixing point for concrete, clay, fibre-cement, and natural slate roof tiles on pitched roofs
• Counter-batten and tile-batten systems for improved roof ventilation
• Support for roofing felt, bitumen shingles, and metal roofing sheets
• Solar panel mounting rails and sub-frame battening
• Cladding and timber-frame sub-structure
• Fencing, garden structures, sheds, and outdoor decking frameworks

Why Choose This Product

MDM Timber is a trusted UK supplier to builders merchants and roofing contractors nationwide. This 25x38mm treated roofing batten is machine-graded for consistent quality, reducing warping and splitting on site. The BS 8417:2003 UC2 pressure treatment provides a 60-year protection rating — far outlasting untreated alternatives. Sustainably sourced with FSC/PEFC certification, it meets modern environmental and compliance requirements. Trade quantities are welcome, and the 3.6m length minimises waste on standard rafter spacings.

Delivery in and Around London

We deliver MDM Timber treated roofing battens across London and the surrounding region, including inner boroughs such as Croydon, Lewisham, Southwark, Camden, and Hackney, as well as Greater London areas including Enfield, Bexley, Redbridge, and Barnet. We also supply trade and DIY customers throughout Kent, Essex, Surrey, and Hertfordshire. Trade quantities are welcome — contact us for volume pricing and scheduled site deliveries.