Different combinations could be made use of to create various appearances.
Framing for board and batten siding.
Historically and traditionally a wooden batten would be placed over a seam between the wide boards creating a stronger and more energy efficient siding.
Prepare the walls as you would for other wood sidings by applying building wrap self stick flashings at the.
All around the house install a 1x6 or wider water table with its bottom edge 2 inches below.
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.
In the photo you see the sticker stain from green stickers on green wood that was allowed to be rained on before installation.
For 12 wide use no less than 2 inch battens.
Board and also batten siding is a vertical layout developed making use of large boards spaced apart with narrower boards battens that cover the joints.
There are many ways to nail board and batten siding.
His plans call for 9 1 2 in.
Battens which he says he ll finish with a high quality stain.
Install wide vertical boards typically 6 to 12 space 1 2 to 1 between boards to allow natural movement between.
On each wall measure.
Nail it up and let er dry on the wall.
Corner boards glue and screw corner boards for added strength.
There are no collection board or batten widths.
Today board and batten siding is kiln dried to reduce warping and it s installed over framing sheathing and a vapor barrier to lend greater structural integrity.
Corner boards are generally around 4 5 wide and are glued and screwed.
Board and batten is a siding and paneling style that uses narrow strips of wood placed over the joints of wide boards for a geometric layered effect.
Upper layer battens and corner boards are the final touches.
Install overlying battens typically 2 to 4 battens cover the gaps between the boards and hold the edges of.
Traditional board and batten siding described in layered steps.
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.
Install water table boards.