Link & Lock™ Cladding
Link & Lock™ is the innovative hidden fastener solution! The system was designed for easy install and creative adaptability in a variety of exterior applications.
The Link & Lock™ aluminum batten system compliments any architectural design being non-combustible and weather resistant and uses matching Longboard end caps where needed to create a finished look.
The system is available in various dimensions and all woodgrain, solid color, naturally aged metal, and specialty finish options. These 2-piece battens can be installed in a variety of different ways and orientations to achieve beam, fin or louvre designs.
Finishes
Most Popular Finishes
(Ready to ship within 1 week for orders less than 15k sq.ft)
Woodgrains
Longboard's woodgrain finishes have a slight texture with a matte sheen.
Dark Bamboo
DBB
Light Bamboo
LBB
Dark Fir
DFR
Light Cherry
LCY
Light Fir
LFR
Rock Elm
REM
Blonde Oak
BOK
Beechwood
BEE
Birchwood
BWD
Solid & Specialty
Onyx Black
OBL
Textured Matte
Solid
Old Navy
ONA
Textured Matte
Solid
Textured Matte
Solid
Shale
SHA
Textured Matte
Solid
Smooth Satin
Solid
Dark Brown
DBR
Smooth Satin
Solid
Slate Grey
SGR
Smooth Satin
Solid
Venus
VEN
Smooth Satin
Metallic
Ultra White
UWH
Smooth Satin
Solid
Bone White
BWH
Smooth Satin
Solid
Additional Finishes
(Contact a Sales Rep for Lead Times)
Woodgrains
Longboard's woodgrain finishes have a slight texture with a matte sheen.
Solid & Specialty
Speckle
Brownstone
BST
Textured Matte
Speckle
Baked Clay
BCL
Textured Matte
Speckle
Burnt Sienna
BSN
Textured Matte
Speckle
Biscotti
BIS
Textured Matte
Speckle
Relicstone
RST
Textured Matte
Speckle
Limestone
LST
Textured Matte
Speckle
Bedrock
BRK
Textured Matte
Speckle
Pebble
PEB
Textured Matte
Speckle
Alabaster
ALB
Textured Matte
Speckle
Textured Matte
Speckle
Naturally Aged Metals
Liberty
LIB
Textured Matte
Naturally Aged Metals
Empire
EMP
Textured Matte
Naturally Aged Metals
Brooklyn
BRO
Smooth Glossy
Naturally Aged Metals
Eiffel
EIF
Textured Matte
Naturally Aged Metals
Golden Gate
GGA
Textured Matte
Naturally Aged Metals
Your screen, and our pictures do not accurately reflect aspects of our finishes – textures, sheen, woodgrain hues, etc. Always order a physical sample before purchase!
Contact us to confirm lead times for orders greater than 15k sq.ft in the Most Popular Finishes category.
Longboard Finish Classification
Type: Woodgrain / Solid / Metallic /
Speckle / Naturally Aged Metal
Surface: Smooth / Textured
Sheen: Matte / Satin / Glossy
Performance: AAMA 2604 / AAMA 2605
Finish Warranty: 15 Year / 20 Year
Longboard® is Innovative Sustainable Quality Visually Stunning
Ease of Install
Our thorough and detailed installation guides offer simple to follow steps to increase efficiency and reduce time on the job site.
The sample images below are illustrative of some of the steps outlined in our documentation.
Technical Specifications
Code Compliance
- ICC ESR 4183
- LADBS – Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety
Combustibility
- ASTM E136 – Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace
- CAN/ULC S114 (CANADA) – Non-Combustibility (weight loss)
- EN 13501 (UK/EU) – Combustibility Classification
- EN ISO 1716 (UK/EU) – Heat of combustion (calorific loss)
Flame Spread & Smoke Development
- ASTM E84 – Flame Spread & Smoke Development
- ASTM E2768 – Flame Spread & Smoke Development
- UL 723 (USA) – Flame Spread & Smoke Development
- CAN/ULC S102 (CANADA) – Flame Spread & Smoke Development
Light Reflectance
- ASTM E1477 – LRV (light reflectance value)
Environmental
- LEED – Evaluates a building’s environmental performance
- EPD – Life-cycle environmental impact of products
All Longboard systems are available using our Longboard ECO™ line of sustainable aluminum materials. Longboard ECO™ products are made from minimum 50% recycled aluminum and possess verified life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) and product-specific environmental product declarations (EPD).
Product Components
Link & Lock™ Battens
| Dimensions | 12’ | 24’ | End Caps (20/box) | End Mounts (20/box) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2” | 2X2LL.145 | 2X2LL.289 | 2LLEC.2 | 2LLEM.2 |
| 4” | 2X4LL.145 | 2X4LL.289 | 2LLEC.4 | 2LLEM.4 |
| 6” | 2X6LL.145 | 2X6LL.289 | 2LLEC.6 | 2LLEM.6 |
| 8” | 2X8LL.145 | 2X8LL.289 | 2LLEC.8 | 2LLEM.8 |
Link & Lock™ HD Battens
| Dimensions | 12’ | 24’ | End Caps (20/box) | End Mounts (20/box) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4" | 2X4LLHD.145 | 2X4LLHD.289 | 2LLHDEC.4 | 2LLHDEM.4 |
| 6” | 2X6LLHD.145 | 2X6LLHD.289 | 2LLHDEC.6 | 2LLHDEM.6 |
| 8” | 2X8LLHD.145 | 2X8LLHD.289 | 2LLHDEC.8 | 2LLHDEM.8 |
Link & Lock™ Box Battens
| Dimensions | 12’ | 24’ | End Caps (20/box) | End Mounts (20/box) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 x 4" | 4X4LL.145 | 4X4LL.289 | 4LLEC.4 | - |
| 4 x 6” | 4X6LL.145 | 4X6LL.289 | 4LLEC.6 | - |
Mounting Accessories
| Product | Qty | SKU |
|---|---|---|
| Link & Lock Mounting Clip | 48, bag | LLMC.N48 |
| Link & Lock™ Isolation Washer | 48, bag | FAST.5003.BOX48 |
| Dewalt® 1/2” Pilot Point Drill Bit | 1 | DRILLBT.05 |
| 24' Internal Stiffener | 1 | LLSTIFF.289 |
| 108' 3M® Double Sided Tape | 1 roll | LLTAPE.1296 |
Link & Lock™ Mounting Brackets
| Product | Single | Dual |
|---|---|---|
| 45° LEFT FIXED | LLMBK.45LF | LLDMBK.45LF |
| 45° RIGHT FIXED | LLMBK.45RF | LLDMBK.45RF |
| 90° CENTER FIXED | LLMBK.90F | LLDMBK.90F |
| 45° LEFT SLIDING | LLMBK.45LS | LLDMBK.45LS |
| 45° RIGHT SLIDING | LLMBK.45RS | LLDMBK.45RS |
| 90° CENTER SLIDING | LLMBK.90S | LLDMBK.90S |
Mounting Accessories
Documents & Files
Installation
Testing
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