Is board and batten in Style 2020?

One trend emerging in 2020 that is relatively new to the scene is board and batten siding. When it comes to trending textures in 2020, board and batten siding would make a great choice for the exterior of your home.

What kind of wood is used for board and batten siding?

Cedar
Cedar is a common choice for exterior board and batten siding, but other acceptable wood species include Cyprus, redwood, locust, white oak, and hemlock.

How thick should board and batten be?

Bottom boards: 4-1/2” Top Boards: 3-1/2” Battens: 2-1/2”

How expensive is board and batten siding?

Installing new board and batten siding costs between $4,000 and $14,000, but most homeowners pay about $9,000 on average. Material boards cost between $0.75 and $10 per square foot. Including labor, the total cost to install board and batten siding averages $2.25 to $12.50 per square foot.

What is reverse board and batten?

Reverse Board & Batten siding features an extra thick panel that is reinforced with a foam backer to create the rigidity and durability of hardboard cladding. It is lighter, easier to handle, and more weather-resistant than real wood, fiber cement, and wood composite siding.

Is board and batten timeless?

what if I don’t have the time, energy or money to remove it in 5-7-10 years? I know, I know….”Board and batten is timeless…it will never go out of style.” Bull… hardwoods are timeless…but yet 40 years ago people covered them with wall to wall carpet.

Can you overdo board and batten?

You’ll only want to use enough nails to secure the lattice strips to the wall. Be careful not to overdo the nails because you’ll have to patch all of those holes before painting. When the horizontal boards were in place, it was time to put up the vertical battens.

What kind of paint do you use on board and batten?

Caulk – Caulk around all the boards to fill in the gaps. Paint – We used Sherwin Williams PURE WHITE 7005 to paint the boards and battens (either eggshell or satin finish—can’t remember now!) You can paint everything the same color, or paint the boards a contrasting shade.

Which is better board and batten or clapboard siding?

If you don’t mind a slightly higher price than some types of siding and a little bit longer time of installation, board and batten may be the right type for you. Once you decide which style of siding you want: board and batten, dutch lap, clapboard, beaded, shake, or something else entirely, you’ll have to choose the material to use.

Where did board and batten siding come from?

According to Jay Kallos, senior vice president of architecture at homebuilder Ashton Woods, the style probably originated with barns and other outhouses, where it was a practical, relatively easy exterior cladding solution for structures that didn’t need to be particularly elegant or ready to impress visitors.

What are the pros and cons of batten siding?

In addition, board and batten siding is versatile – the boards that can be installed either horizontally, vertically, or both, with the battens placed in between the boards. And because we use individual pieces, replacing them is easy and helps to keep your maintenance costs down.

What can I use instead of board and batten?

Vinyl siding was also a popular alternative to board and batten and other wood cladding. But board and batten materials from companies such as James Hardie are made with a composite material that looks and feels like real wood without the risk of rotting, according to Kallos.