Tapered Timber Firring for Flat Roofs

Softwood timber Firring or also known as tapers are strips of timber (or a batten) that has been cut at an angle along its length diagonally so that it tapers, with one edge being deeper than the other. An ideal solution for flat roofs as it will allow you to create a slope or fall in your flat roof to help rainwater off, preventing pooling or flooding and protecting the integrity of your roof. Timber Firring strips are usually made from softwoods such as spruce from Germany or whitewood from Sweden. Using a softwood ensures that they are easy to attach, fix into position and can be cut down to height size and fitted onto your roof joists to create a stable and uniform slope, providing they are set level so that the ceiling is even before any boards are laid. It is important that all cut ends are re-sealed with a proprietary treatment.