Pine Board And Batten Siding

Board and batten siding often used to clad a house but can also be used as an accent for gable ends dormers shed dormers outbuildings or garages.

Pine board and batten siding.

Duratemp is made of genuine plywood so even though it s lighter it s also stronger than most siding products. 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. White pine board batten.

Furring one by four inch spruce is the most efficient and readily available material for strapping. Duratemp is manufactured with a strong plywood veneer duratemp is manufactured with a strong plywood veneer inner core and a tough hardboard face that won t split crack or check even with rough treatment and is backed by a 50 year limited warranty. Perhaps the most common arrangement uses 1x10 boards and 1x2 or 1x3 batten. 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.

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. In eastern white pine western red cedar or cypress. Our most popular 1 x 12. His plans call for 9 1 2 in.

Various combinations can be used to create different looks. Board and batten siding is thought to have originated in norway and sweden where it was used to protect the exterior of log buildings. They can be painted any color and leaves a natural old world look. Battens which he says he ll finish with a high quality stain.

Board is milled on all sides for bright uniform finish an consistant width and thickness. 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. In the photo you see the sticker stain from green stickers on green wood that was allowed to be rained on before installation. All material is uniform thickness for ease of installation.

True board and batten is made with vertically installed wide boards and narrow battens fastened over the gaps between the boards. Board and batten siding is a vertical design created using wide boards spaced apart with narrower boards battens that cover the joints. Can be installed vertically or horizontally or even reversed with boards over battens for a channel effect. 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.

Choose square edge beveled edge or rounded edge shown battens. There are many ways to nail board and batten siding. While cost effective ponderosa pine will weather harder than cedar or james hardie and will have a much shorter lifespan. There are no set board or batten widths.

Battens can be milled in various widths. Ponderosa pine boards are a cost effective and easy way to create a board and batten look. It can be used vertically or horizontally and can also be reversed with boards installed over battens to create a deep channel effect.