Congrats, SR Timber. Your first EPD is live.
SR Timber just stepped into the transparency arena with a product‑specific EPD for its flagship roofing batten. That move changes how their batten shows up in specs, submittals, and whole‑building LCA math for pitched roofs across the UK.
What SR Timber published
SR Timber has released its first Environmental Product Declaration covering SRT Gold roofing battens, a treated softwood batten sized 25 x 50 mm with common lengths in the 3.0 to 5.4 m range. The declaration was issued in January 2026 and runs through January 2031. It specifies preservative treatment chemistry, BS 5534 and BS 8417 compliance, and the typical use context many contractors recognize on pitched roofs.
Program operator and rulebook
The EPD is published with EPD Hub and follows the EN 16485 product category rules for wood and wood‑based products used in construction. That pairing means the document reads the way European specifiers expect, with modules and impacts laid out for quick comparison.
Why this matters for bids
When a product lacks a current, product‑specific EPD, design teams often default to conservative factors that slow approvals or tilt choices toward a competitor that has verified data. A live EPD removes that friction, keeps the batten in the model with its measured impacts, and reduces the risk of last‑minute substitutions when carbon targets are tight. It is small paperwork with outsized commercial leverage.
At SR Timber or competing with them?
Follow us for a product-by-product analysis to see how their SRT Gold roofing batten stacks up against Marley and BSW Timber in specifications and EPD coverage.
Company context
SR Timber supplies the UK market with graded roofing battens and related roofing timbers. The new EPD brings third‑party verified transparency to a product that is routinely specified in large volumes, which is exactly where buyers and QS teams expect clear, comparable data. It is a practical upgrade, not just a marketing line.
Competitive snapshot (based on current public records)
Closest category peers for BS 5534 graded roofing battens include Marley’s JB Red and BSW Timber. As of today we could not locate product‑specific roofing batten EPDs for those brands in the main public aggregator designers use. That suggests SR Timber’s batten now appears with verified data where others still rely on general statements. Separately, Nordic timber suppliers like Södra publish EPDs for other wood lines such as Thermowood cladding, which is adjacent but not a roofing batten. The takeaway is simple. SR Timber just made it easier to keep their batten in the spec while others catch up.
Practical notes inside the declaration
The document reads as a product‑specific EPD for a defined batten family rather than a one‑off SKU, which matches how merchants and contractors buy. Treatment chemistry and compliance notes are explicit, helpful for warranty chains. If your team models transport and wastage, the declared system boundary and assumptions are laid out so you can tune the A1 to A5 math to your project.
What to do next if you are evaluating battens
If your roofing package already calls for BS 5534 pre‑graded battens, this EPD lets you answer embodied‑carbon questions without detours. If your client is piloting LEED v5 style material credits or similar buyer requirements, a product‑specific EPD is the fastest path to avoid conservative defaults. For internal use, treat the EPD as a baseline to track improvements in electricity sourcing or logistics over time. It is definately the start of a repeatable play.
Visibility check
We looked for the new EPD on SR Timber’s website and did not find it surfaced at the time of writing. Publishing the PDF and a short summary on the product and sustainability pages makes discovery easier for estimators and sustainability managers. It also reduces back‑and‑forth during submittals, which keeps projects moving.
The bottom line
SR Timber’s debut EPD puts verified numbers behind a UK roofing staple. In a category where many buyers still meet silence or generic claims, showing your math is a competitive advantage. The transparency door is open. Walking through it across more sizes and related roofing timbers will compound the spec wins.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product does SR Timber’s first EPD cover and when was it issued?
A treated softwood roofing batten family commonly sold as SRT Gold. The EPD was issued in January 2026 and is stated as valid through January 2031.
Which program operator published the SR Timber EPD and which PCR does it use?
The declaration is published with EPD Hub and follows EN 16485 for wood and wood‑based products used in construction.
Do direct UK batten competitors show similar EPD coverage today?
We could not find product‑specific roofing batten EPDs for Marley JB Red or BSW Timber in the main public aggregator as of February 4, 2026. Nordic suppliers like Södra show EPDs for adjacent wood categories, not roofing battens.
Is the LCA developer named in SR Timber’s EPD?
The developer or consultant is not stated in the public listing we reviewed.
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. He’s especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
