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AL13 Batten System

Elevate Your Butler Building with Premium Architectural Cladding Systems

Butler Building Specialty Panels bring a new level of architectural design and visual impact to any commercial or industrial Butler building. Featuring a non combustible extruded aluminum batten cladding solution that delivers the beauty of real wood without any of the problems that come with it. No warping. No fading. No cracking. No peeling. Available for walls, soffits, ceilings and screens in a wide range of finishes, profiles and colors for both interior and exterior Butler building applications. In stock and available to ship factory direct to your jobsite with authorized wholesale pricing for contractors.

The Smarter Alternative to Wood Cladding on Butler Buildings

Traditional wood battens are difficult to install, are not very durable and end up being very expensive if you can find a qualified craftsman to do the job. Our aluminum batten cladding system solves all of that. It is a non combustible extruded aluminum cladding system that gives your Butler building the sophisticated dimensional look of a real wood batten wall without the maintenance costs, durability problems and installation challenges that come with using actual wood. The open joint batten system is cut to size, easily assembled on site and secured directly to the substrate for interior and exterior applications. Whether you are finishing a commercial storefront, an office lobby, a building soffit or a custom screen wall our aluminum batten system delivers a premium architectural result that is faster to install, longer lasting and lower maintenance than any wood alternative on the market today.

Butler Building aluminum batten cladding system installed on a commercial building exterior showing dimensional wood-look batten wall finish with non-combustible extruded aluminum profiles in woodgrain or solid color finish

Benefits of Butler Ridge Vents

  • Genuine OEM Butler AL13 Batten System for perfect fit with all Butler buildings
  • Factory-punched for fast, accurate installation
  • Available in all Butler-Cote™ color options
  • In stock and available for fast turnaround shipping
  • Authorized wholesale pricing for contractors
  • Backed by Butler's limited lifetime warranty
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Batten System

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Our aluminum batten cladding system is a non combustible extruded aluminum solution that delivers the beauty of real wood without any of the problems that come with it. Whether it is walls, soffits, ceilings or screens our battens are engineered for both interior and exterior spaces. From residential to commercial Butler building projects the system is easy to install, can be cut to fit on site and requires no off site fabrication or specialized tools. Available in square or rectangular profiles across multiple depths and widths with durable architectural finishes including wood grains, metallics and solid color options.

Colors & Finishes

Woodgrain

Douglas-fir
Light Antique Rovere
Chip Light knotty pine
Light Bamboo
Light European Cherry
Light Brown European Cherry
Light National Walnut
Dark Douglas Fir
Dark Antique Rovere
Color-Chip-Dark-Acacia
Dark Bamboo
Dark European Cherry
Dark National Walnut
Western Cedar
Dark Table Walnut
Maple chip
Cherry
Oak
Italian Rosewood
White Beechwood

Solid

Steamclock
Polarbear White
Jericho
Crescent
Cloudy Sky
Pigeon Grey
Driftwood
Gastown
Raisin
Okanagan Red
Heritage Brick
Cabernet
Fossil
Jasper Green
Seagrass
Lionsgate Green
Rainforest
Conifer
Shoreline Blue
Mediterranean
Twilight Sky
Deep Space
Deep Sea Blue
Chickadee
Otter Brown
Eagle Feather
Carbon Grey
Shadow
Orca Black

Batten System Components

Tubes

12' Batten - 1w x 1d
12' Batten - 1w x 2d
12' Batten - 1w x 4d
12' Batten - 1w x 5d
12' Batten - 2w x 2d
12' Batten - 2w x 4d
12' Batten - 2w x 6d

Brackets

Bracket, Ceiling - 1" Batten - 1" Gap
Bracket, Ceiling - 1" Batten - 2-5/8" Gap
Bracket, Ceiling - 2" Batten - 2" Gap
Bracket, Ceiling - 1" Batten - 2-5/8" Gap
Bracket, Wall - 1" Batten - 9/16" Gap
Bracket, Wall - 1" Batten - 1" Gap
Bracket, Wall - 2" Batten - 2" Gap
Bracket, Wall - 2" Batten - 4" Gap
Corner Bracket 1" / 2" Battens
Bracket, Universal
Ceiling Bracket Clip, T-Bar, 1in
Bracket, Single Mount, 2in

Accessories

End Plug - 1" x 1"
End Plug - 1" x 2"
End Plug - 1" x 4"
End Plug - 1" x 5"
End Plug - 2" x 2"
End Plug - 2" x 4"
End Plug - 2" x 6"
Coupler - 1" x 1"
Coupler - 1" x 2"
Coupler - 1" x 4"
Coupler - 1" x "5
Coupler - 2" x 2"
Coupler - 2" x 4"
Coupler - 2" x 6"
Fasteners

Why Butler Building Contractors Choose Our Aluminum Batten System

Non combustible aluminum construction

Our aluminum batten cladding system is made of non combustible materials including aluminum tubes and G90 powder coated brackets making them suitable for applications with strict fire regulations. Unlike wood battens that present a fire risk and require special treatment to meet commercial building fire codes our aluminum battens meet the most stringent non combustible requirements right out of the box giving architects, contractors and building owners complete confidence in the fire safety performance of their Butler building cladding system.

Will not warp fade crack or peel

Our aluminum batten system is engineered to maintain its appearance and structural integrity for the full life of your Butler building. The system is engineered to endure harsh weather conditions maintaining its integrity and appearance while requiring minimal upkeep saving time and costs associated with maintenance. Unlike real wood battens that warp in moisture, fade in UV, crack in freeze thaw cycles and peel when the finish fails our aluminum battens perform consistently in every climate and every weather condition year after year without costly refinishing or replacement.

Cut to fit on site with no specialized tools

Our aluminum batten system is easy to install, can be cut to fit on site and requires no off site fabrication or specialized tools. Your installation crew can make all cuts on site using standard tools eliminating the delays, costs and project management headaches that come with ordering pre fabricated off site components. If something needs to change on the fly during installation the system accommodates on the spot adjustments without waiting for new fabricated parts to arrive.

Proprietary bracket system for fast flawless installation

Our proprietary bracket system makes installation a breeze ensuring a flawless alignment and spacing of each batten. The system uses brackets tailored for different applications including ceiling or wall installations with varying gap sizes depending on the batten width. Accessories like end plugs and couplers ensure a clean finished appearance at every termination and connection point on your Butler building cladding installation giving you a professional result without the time consuming hand crafting that real wood installations require.

Wide range of finishes and color options

Our aluminum batten system features durable architectural finishes including wood grains, metallics and solid color options giving architects and building owners the flexibility to match any design vision or brand requirement. Custom color matching is also available making it easier to align with specific project needs. Whether your Butler building calls for the warmth of a natural wood grain finish, the sophistication of a metallic tone or a bold solid brand color we have a finish option that delivers exactly the look you need with the durability of premium aluminum.

Available in square and rectangular profiles

Our aluminum batten system offers significant design flexibility. Battens can be cut and configured to suit various design preferences with available widths of 1 inch and 2 inches and standard depths. Custom designs can also be accommodated. Square and rectangular profile options give architects and designers the freedom to create the exact batten rhythm, spacing and visual weight they need for any Butler building application from a simple accent wall to a complex multi surface architectural feature.

Effective rainscreen performance for exterior applications

For exterior applications the battens are secured to the back of the system extending past the substrate to provide effective rainscreen solutions. This design allows airflow through the gap equalizing pressure on both sides to ensure durability against wind and water. The gaps prevent water from getting trapped ensuring efficient drainage and reducing the risk of water damage while promoting natural ventilation which helps in maintaining a dry and healthy building envelope. For Butler buildings in wet climates or high wind zones the rainscreen design of our batten system is a critical advantage over solid surface cladding systems.

Suitable for walls, soffits, ceilings and screens

Our aluminum batten system is engineered for both interior and exterior spaces covering walls, soffits, ceilings and screens. From residential to commercial projects the system adapts to virtually any surface or application on a Butler building. Batten soffits offer a durable and lightweight aluminum solution designed for enhanced ventilation and weather protection with a sleek modern aesthetic. Batten ceilings provide superior acoustics and architectural interest while offering long lasting durability. The batten system for screens creates robust visually appealing partitions or sunshades engineered to balance privacy and airflow with a clean minimalist look.

Meets industry standards and building codes

Our aluminum batten system meets industry standards and regulations ensuring compliance with building codes and adheres to stringent quality standards providing reliable and safe cladding solutions. For commercial Butler building applications where code compliance is non negotiable our aluminum battens give architects and contractors the documented performance testing and certification they need to specify with confidence on any project regardless of size or complexity.

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