Parallel Battens
Blend architectural style and function with a bold exterior statement
Aluminum Wood-Look Battens Ideal for Architectural Design
Revolutionize any space with Parallel Architectural Products’ cutting edge aluminum battens. Whether your project calls for solid colors and a simple design, or a woodgrain effect and a unique layout, they bring functionality and style to every project. Whether they’ll function as a striking exterior detail, an exterior board and batten facade, or a functional privacy screen, Parallel’s premium aluminum battens are crafted for seamless installation so contractors and designers can effortlessly incorporate them into a wide range of applications.
Where Parallel Battens are Specified
Exterior Seating Areas
Service-focused businesses, restaurants, hospitality venues, and even shopping centers can use Parallel battens to create outdoor seating and gathering spaces that attract customers and create a more welcoming experience. These battens don’t warp, crack, or fade under constant weather exposure, so the aesthetic stays consistent without the upkeep that wood battens need.
Statement Walls and Facades
Parallel’s two-part and Triple-Lock systems both install with no visible fasteners for a clean, finished look that creates a striking, aesthetic focal point for your building’s exterior. With multiple orientations, angled layouts, and a wide range of color options available, a vertical batten slat wall or a board and batten facade gives your building design dimension and creates visual interest in ways that flat panels can’t achieve.
Bold Branding and Signs
Parallel battens can add dimension and shadow lines when used as a backdrop for signage or even as standalone exterior design elements. With a wide range of powder-coated, custom matched, or woodgrain color options available, maintaining your brand identity across multiple locations, even those with harsh weather conditions, is made easier.
Outdoor Spaces and Institutional Buildings
Create beautiful, functional, and durable outdoor spaces across parks, school & office campuses, and institutional buildings with Parallel aluminum battens. Shade structures, screens, and architectural accents hold up to long-term weather exposure and consistent public use due to the battens’ non-combustible, Class A fire-rated construction, making these a code-compliant choice.
When Different Exterior Products Are A Better Fit
Because architectural battens are built for accents, feature walls, and dimensional detail, they’re not the best option for full building envelope coverage. Cladding an entire facade in a continuous wood-look surface is best suited for Parallel Cladding. When the goal is privacy screening, shade, or custom-designed, unique shapes, BŌK Modern facade solutions are likely the better choice, instead.
Key Features of Parallel Battens
Design Versatility
With their unique and customizable aesthetics, our battens have the potential to elevate a wide range of building, branding, and signage designs; from minimalist to intricate, helping you create truly captivating and personalized spaces.
Code Compliant and Fire-Safe
Unlike wood, Parallel aluminum battens are non-flammable and have a Class A Fire Rating, making them a better choice for safety and code compliance across both large installations and smaller design projects.
Warp and Crack Resistance
Parallel’s powder-coated aluminum battens will maintain their aesthetic appeal for longer, because they are remarkably resilient and will not warp or crack, which ensures that your project looks great for years to come.
Powder-Coated & Weatherproof
Parallel offers powder coated finishes that maintain their finish for years with proper care. Parallel’s batten systems withstand rain or snow, and they resist fading under harsh UV rays, testifying to their superb quality.
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What's the difference between Parallel's two-part battens and Triple-Lock battens?
The two-part system combines a separate male and female profile to create a finished look with no visible fasteners, and is available across seven sizes. Triple-Lock is a self-mating system, meaning each piece snaps into itself rather than requiring a separate base and cap piece, and is available in 4″, 6″, and 8″ depths, and uses three locking edges for a more secure, permanent fit.
Can Parallel battens be installed at an angle or in a horizontal orientation?
Yes. Both the two-part and Triple-Lock systems support multiple installation orientations, including angled layouts and flat-lay vertical or on-edge horizontal configurations, depending on the design intent and structural requirements of the project.
What fire rating do Parallel battens carry?
Parallel aluminum battens are Class A fire rated and non-combustible, which supports code compliance on both large-scale commercial projects and as smaller architectural accents.
What color and finish options are available for battens?
Battens are available in Parallel’s full range of woodgrain and solid powder-coated finishes. Custom colors are available for larger projects that need to match a specific brand or design standard.
What accessories are available for a batten installation?
Parallel offers end caps, joiners, and mounting brackets, including internal L brackets and U brackets, to support clean terminations and secure mounting across both the two-part and Triple-Lock systems.
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