Cavibat’s Cavity Batten System is a cutting-edge solution designed to enhance the structural integrity and longevity of residential and commercial buildings.
Crafted from virgin food-grade polypropylene, these battens serve as a comprehensive moisture barrier, effectively preventing water ingress between external cladding and framing, thereby safeguarding the building’s framework.
The innovative open design of Cavibat battens facilitates superior ventilation by allowing air to flow freely through the batten in any orientation.
This continuous air flow eliminates dead air spaces, particularly around critical areas such as door and window frames, reducing the risk of condensation and promoting a consistently dry environment within the wall cavity.
Efficient drainage
In addition to ventilation, the battens’ configuration ensures efficient drainage.
Any water that enters the cavity is directed through the batten and expelled at the base of the wall, regardless of the batten’s orientation.
The webbed structure also prevents water from pooling on top, ensuring that moisture remains on the cladding side and away from the timber frame.
Cavibat battens contribute to energy efficiency by acting as a thermal break between the external cladding and the framing.
This reduces thermal conductivity, enhancing the building’s overall “R” value and minimising heat transfer, which is beneficial in hot and cold climates.
Durability is also a hallmark. They exhibit high compressive strength, maintaining their shape under significant loads, and are impact-resistant, withstanding hammering or screwing without splitting or cracking.
The stable properties of polypropylene eliminate expansion and contraction due to moisture variations, preventing common issues such as nail head popping that can lead to leaks.
Streamlined installation
Installation is streamlined with Cavibat battens. Supplied cut to length, they are lightweight and easy to handle on-site.
The uniform thickness and absence of knots mean they don’t warp when exposed to weather, and leftover lengths can be utilised in subsequent projects, resulting in zero waste.
Environmentally conscious, they are recyclable at the end of their life cycle.
Being made from 100% virgin polypropylene, they can be ground up and reused, aligning with sustainable building practices.
Recognised for their quality and performance, the Cavibat range has received BEAL appraisal, confirming their suitability for all cladding materials and installation orientations.
Notably, the Cavibat-R variant has been appraised as a thermal break and insulator for steel frame buildings.
With an expected lifespan exceeding 100 years, Cavibat’s Cavity Batten System offers a robust, efficient, and sustainable solution for modern construction needs.
