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.

Pine board and batten siding.

Board and batten siding is thought to have originated in norway and sweden where it was used to protect the exterior of log buildings. Furring one by four inch spruce is the most efficient and readily available material for strapping. Battens which he says he ll finish with a high quality stain. 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 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. 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. Battens can be milled in various widths.

Board is milled on all sides for bright uniform finish an consistant width and thickness. Board and batten siding. In the photo you see the sticker stain from green stickers on green wood that was allowed to be rained on before installation. In eastern white pine western red cedar or cypress.

White pine board batten. 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. 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. Various combinations can be used to create different looks.

Rough sawn or smooth 1 side. Our most popular 1 x 12. There are no set board or batten widths. Perhaps the most common arrangement uses 1x10 boards and 1x2 or 1x3 batten.

They can be painted any color and leaves a natural old world look. Here are four methods to do the job right. 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. All material is uniform thickness for ease of installation.

Choose square edge beveled edge or rounded edge shown battens. Ponderosa pine boards are a cost effective and easy way to create a board and batten look. There are many ways to nail board and batten siding. 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.

His plans call for 9 1 2 in. In appearance board and batten siding can look rustic or modern depending on how rough the lumber is and its finish. For 12 wide use no less than 2 inch battens.