Board and batten siding is created when wide clear or knotty western red cedar or other material boards are installed vertically with narrower boards called battens installed vertically over the joints.
Western red cedar board and batten siding.
There are no set board or batten widths various combinations are used to create different looks suitable for large or small scale applications.
Bear creek lumber can provide a multitued of options in tongue and groove by adjusting size grade or pattern.
This is best when finished natural but can be painted or stained.
Cedar prefinished board and batten siding.
Western red cedar board batten is a vertical design created using wide clear or knotty cedar boards spaced apart with narrower boards battens covering the joins.
To cover this small gap a narrow board batten strip is placed over the gap to seal out rain snow and other environmental elements.
With wider boards increase batten overlap proportionately.
Western red cedar is an excellent siding choice as it has natural oils and resins that make it resistant to rot and decay.
Western red cedar tongue and groove siding is a highly versatile and attractive option for siding a home.
Installing board batten siding board and batten is a vertical pattern created using cedar boards and battens of various widths for a wide range of appearances.
Western red cedar uses a traditional board and batten look to leave a warm rustic look.
There are no set board or batten widths various combinations are used to create different looks suitable for large or small scale applications.
For nominal 6 inch boards spaced inch apart battens should overlap by a least 1 2 inch.
It is always run vertically and it is widely used on the west.
Board and batten is a vertical design created using wide clear or knotty cedar boards spaced apart with narrower boards battens covering the joins.
Tongue and groove siding can be installed at an angle vertically or horizontally.
Board and batten siding is a very popular siding style in which the boards are installed vertically side by side.
Choose eastern white pine western red cedar or cypress.
A frequent combination is 1 x3 battens and 1 x10 boards.