Batt Board Siding

A stately 5 1 2 board face is accented by a delicate 1 1 2 batten that projects 1 2 above the board surface.

Batt board siding.

Board and batten siding consists of wide boards laid vertically with narrower strips of wood called battens covering the gaps. Unfortunately over time wood has a tendency to warp rot and require a lot of maintenance to keep its appearance. Traditionally board and batten siding starts with wide vertical planks boards which are then joined together by thin vertical strips battens to cover the seams. Board and batten siding is often called board and batt or barn siding.

Use its historically inspired details to create emphasis for your entire home or to add elegance at key architectural areas. Barns and houses with board and batten siding were inspired by nordic european buildings and gained popularity in america sometime around the middle of the 19th century. Board and batten siding ideas have transformed itself from convenient simple and unimpressive into modern timeless and rustic. Board and batten siding is traditionally made out of wood and is most often used by homeowners wanting a more rustic look for their homes.

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