About the project

Almost 20,000 linear metres of SR Timbers graded PREMIUM GOLD® roofing batten has been used in a roof renovation of the Grade 11 listed West Bromwich Town Hall and Central Library completed in September 2024.

This large-scale re-roofing project is part of a larger £7.5 million project to restore this historic civic building, increasing public usage and securing its future. The main contractor for the project was Morgan Sindall, which appointed NRA Roofing Limited as the specialist roofing contractor, responsible for removing and replacing the existing roof covering. A primary supplier involved in the project was AccuRoof, part of SIG UK Roofing, providing both SIGA Slate and SR Timber PREMIUM GOLD® Roofing Batten.

SIG UK Roofing branch in Dudley, which is closest to the site, supplied the 19,800 linear meters of SR Timber PREMIUM GOLD® Roofing Battens for all the pitched roofing areas of the project. The traditional pitched roof was over 150 years old, and the project involved removing the existing slate and installing new materials. The SR Timber PREMIUM GOLD® batten meets the specifications outlined in BS 8417:2011+A1:2014 (preservation of timber) and is graded according to BS 5534:2014+A2:2018. Additionally, it is one of the few battens that has passed assessment by the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI).

The batten provided support for 44,000 SIGA 112S Spanish slates, which were used on the project, a like-for-like slate ideal for the heritage roof. NRA visited the quarry and factory in Spain to ensure that the processes, quality, and availability met the demands of such a large and prestigious project. The slates measured 500 x 250mm and had a thickness of 7mm. This specification was approved, and a total of 2,340 meters squared, were supplied through the same SIG Roofing Dudley branch.