Pine Board And Batten Siding

They can be painted any color and leaves a natural old world look.

Pine board and batten siding.

Board and batten siding is a vertical design created using wide boards spaced apart with narrower boards battens that cover the joints. Here are four methods to do the job right. The technique was brought to the united states in the mid to late 1800s becoming popular on homes and barns in the western united states. Our most popular 1 x 12.

In eastern white pine western red cedar or cypress. Ponderosa pine boards are a cost effective and easy way to create a board and batten look. In the photo you see the sticker stain from green stickers on green wood that was allowed to be rained on before installation. True board and batten is made with vertically installed wide boards and narrow battens fastened over the gaps between the boards.

His plans call for 9 1 2 in. It can be used vertically or horizontally and can also be reversed with boards installed over battens to create a deep channel effect. Board and batten siding is thought to have originated in norway and sweden where it was used to protect the exterior of log buildings. Writing to fine homebuilding s breaktime forum wenws is looking for some advice on the best way to finish the board and batten siding for his new house.

On 12 wide boards put two nails about 3 inches apart in the middle and make sure the nail for the batten goes between the boards. There are many ways to nail board and batten siding. This siding can be done as batten on board as described in this article board on board for improved water shedding and or if you do not have access to a table saw or even board on batten. Perhaps the most common arrangement uses 1x10 boards and 1x2 or 1x3 batten.

For 12 wide use no less than 2 inch battens. Furring one by four inch spruce is the most efficient and readily available material for strapping. Various combinations can be used to create different looks. Battens can be milled in various widths.

While cost effective ponderosa pine will weather harder than cedar or james hardie and will have a much shorter lifespan. Rough sawn or smooth 1 side. In appearance board and batten siding can look rustic or modern depending on how rough the lumber is and its finish. There are no set board or batten widths.

All material is uniform thickness for ease of installation. Board is milled on all sides for bright uniform finish an consistant width and thickness. Board and batten siding. Choose square edge beveled edge or rounded edge shown battens.

Can be installed vertically or horizontally or even reversed with boards over battens for a channel effect. Duratemp is made of genuine plywood so even though it s lighter it s also stronger than most siding products. Battens which he says he ll finish with a high quality stain.