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Counterfeit roofing battens to hit the UK market in abundance
Posted on January 30, 2023 |
Timber Development UK warned its members that a significant influx of counterfeit roofing battens is entering the market and the consequences of their use are already being felt.
The high demand for treated timber, supply chain issues, and Brexit along with the war in Ukraine created a storm, allowing an abundance of sub-standard roofing battens to penetrate the UK market.
The counterfeit battens present a much more significant threat to merchants who may unwittingly buy them believing they are using the genuine article.
As per BS 5534, all graded battens should be marked with supplier details, size, species, and relevant standards.