Link & Lock™ – Cladding

A Smarter, Sleeker Fastening Solution

Transform your exterior designs with Link & Lock™. Our innovative hidden fastener batten system designed for quick installation and endless creative possibilities.

Crafted from durable aluminum, Link & Lock™ is non-combustible, weather-resistant, and seamlessly integrates with any architectural style. Complete your look with matching Longboard end caps for a clean, polished finish.

Available in a wide range of dimensions and finishes, including woodgrains, solid colors, naturally aged metals, and specialty effects, these two-piece battens offer unmatched versatility. Whether you’re creating beam, fin, or louvre-style aesthetics, Link & Lock™ adapts to your vision with ease.

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

Mounting Accessories

Product	Qty	SKU
Link & Lock Mounting Clip	48, bag	LLMC.N48
Link & Lock™ Isolation Washer	48, bag	LLIW.N48
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™ 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™ 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

Link & Lock™ Box 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

Mounting Accessories

Finishes

Countless possibilities: Our most popular finishes

Ready to ship within one week for orders less than 15k sq.ft

Woodgrains

Longboard’s woodgrain finishes have a slight texture with a matte sheen.

Solid & Specialty

Textured Matte
Solid

Smooth Satin
Solid

Smooth Satin
Metallic

Smooth Satin
Solid

Smooth Satin
Metallic

Smooth Satin
Solid

And even more: Our additional Finishes

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Woodgrains

Longboard’s woodgrain finishes have a slight texture with a matte sheen.

Solid & Specialty

Smooth Satin
Solid

Smooth Satin
Metallic

Speckle

Textured Matte
Speckle

Naturally Aged Metals

Textured Matte
Naturally Aged Metals

Smooth Glossy
Naturally Aged Metals

Textured Matte
Naturally Aged Metals

Ease of install

Simple to follow steps

Our thorough and detailed installation guides offer simple to follow steps to increase efficiency and reduce time on the job site.

The sample images are illustrative of some of the steps outlined in our documentation.

Perforation

Ventilation & Accoustics

These products meet the same quality and environmental benchmarks of our other products, including being VOC free, LBC red list free, 100% recyclable, and offering up to LR.73 light reflectance. 

Explore the possibilities with the freedom to create a visually stunning space with a product that also serves a practical purpose.

Technical Specifications

Spotlight: Techs and Specs

Code Compliance	Combustability	Flame Spread	Rainscreen
ICC ESR 4182	ASTM E136 – Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace	ASTM E84 – Flame Spread & Smoke Development	AAMA 509 – Rain screen wall cladding system classification
LADBS – Los Angeles	CAN/ULC S114 (CANADA) – Non-Combustibility (weight loss)	ASTM E2768 – Flame Spread & Smoke Development
Department of Building and Safety	EN 13501 (UK/EU) – Combustibility Classification	UL 723 (USA) – Flame Spread & Smoke Development
FLORIDA PRODUCT CODE – FL# 20075	EN ISO 1716 (UK/EU) – Heat of combustion (calorific loss)	CAN/ULC S102 (CANADA) – Flame Spread & Smoke Development
		EN 13823 (UK/EU) – SBI (single burning item) wall assembly test (cladding, air gap & sheathing)

Impact	Light Reflectance	Environmental	Structural
TAS 201 – Impact Test.	ASTM E1477 – LRV (light reflectance value)	LEED – Evaluates a building’s environmental performance	ASTM E8 – Tensile Strength Properties.
		EPD – Life-cycle environmental impact of products

Documents & Files

Find the files you need

Type

Description

Link

Format

Technical document

Info Sheet

PDF

Technical document

Material Estimate Guide

PDF

Technical document

BIM, CAD, & PDF Drawings

Link

Technical document

Submittal Package

PDF

Installation document

Installation Guide

PDF

Sustainability

VOC Emissions Certification

PDF

Sustainability

LEED certification

PDF

Sustainability

EPD Primary Aluminum

PDF

Sustainability

EPD Recycled Aluminum

PDF

Testing

ICC – ESR Report

PDF

Gallery

Projects using Tongue & Groove

Union Community Health

Tulsa, OK. 6” V Groove,Light National Walnut & Anodic Ice (discontinued)

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1 Wall Street

Burlington, MA. Custom Metallic Colors

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New Interlock

Atlanta, Georgia ~ 8" Link & Lock in Dark Bronze and Custom Colour Blue (Pantone 654C)

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New Interlock

Atlanta, Georgia ~ 8" Link & Lock in Dark Bronze and Custom Colour Blue (Pantone 654C)

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Compass Rose Legacy Campus

San Antonio, TX. 6” V Groove, 6” Smooth, Panelboard System. Custom Blue, Medium Blue, Graphite, Bone White, Anodic Ice.

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1 Wall Street

Burlington, MA. Custom Metallic Colors

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New Interlock

Atlanta, Georgia ~ 8" Link & Lock in Dark Bronze and Custom Colour Blue (Pantone 654C)

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New Interlock

Atlanta, Georgia ~ 8" Link & Lock in Dark Bronze and Custom Colour Blue (Pantone 654C)

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Order a sample

Order a Sample in the Color of your Choice

6″ V-Groove

USD $5.00 – USD $18.00

Our tongue & groove system is designed for ease of install used in both interior and exterior applications.

Finish

Length

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Description

Our tongue & groove system is designed for ease of install used in both interior and exterior applications.

Please note that we do not keep stock of all available colors and some finishes may require additional lead time.

Additional information

Finish	— WOODGRAINS –, Beechwood, Black Oak, Birchwood, Blonde Oak, Burnt Cherry, Dark Acacia, Dark Antique Oak, Dark Bamboo, Dark Cherry, Dark Fir, Dark Knotty Pine, Dark National Walnut, Dark Olive, Dark Walnut, Driftwood, Grey Douglas Fir, Grey Hemlock, Italian Rosewood, Light Bamboo, Light Cherry, Light Fir, Light National Walnut, Light Oak, Light Olive, National Mahogany, Rock Elm, Southern Yellow Pine, Table Walnut, Western Cedar, White Oak, — SOLID & SPECIALTY COLORS –, Bone White, Chili Pepper, Classic Bronze, Copper Penny, Dark Brown, Imperial Slate (Formerly Charcoal), Medium Blue, Moonstone, Old Navy, Onyx Black, Shale (Formerly Graphite / C Charcoal), Slate Grey, Ultra White, Venus, — SPECKLE –, Alabaster, Baked Clay, Bedrock, Biscotti, Brownstone, Burnt Sienna, Limestone, Portland Stone, Pebble, Relicstone, — NATURALLY AGED METALS –, Brooklyn, Eiffel, Empire, Golden Gate, Liberty
Length	6" Sample, 2' Sample

Finish

— WOODGRAINS –, Beechwood, Black Oak, Birchwood, Blonde Oak, Burnt Cherry, Dark Acacia, Dark Antique Oak, Dark Bamboo, Dark Cherry, Dark Fir, Dark Knotty Pine, Dark National Walnut, Dark Olive, Dark Walnut, Driftwood, Grey Douglas Fir, Grey Hemlock, Italian Rosewood, Light Bamboo, Light Cherry, Light Fir, Light National Walnut, Light Oak, Light Olive, National Mahogany, Rock Elm, Southern Yellow Pine, Table Walnut, Western Cedar, White Oak, — SOLID & SPECIALTY COLORS –, Bone White, Chili Pepper, Classic Bronze, Copper Penny, Dark Brown, Imperial Slate (Formerly Charcoal), Medium Blue, Moonstone, Old Navy, Onyx Black, Shale (Formerly Graphite / C Charcoal), Slate Grey, Ultra White, Venus, — SPECKLE –, Alabaster, Baked Clay, Bedrock, Biscotti, Brownstone, Burnt Sienna, Limestone, Portland Stone, Pebble, Relicstone, — NATURALLY AGED METALS –, Brooklyn, Eiffel, Empire, Golden Gate, Liberty

Length

6" Sample, 2' Sample

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Mounting Accessories

Union Community Health

1 Wall Street

New Interlock

New Interlock

Compass Rose Legacy Campus

1 Wall Street

New Interlock

New Interlock

6″ V-Groove

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Additional information

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