Board & Batten Siding

Adding board and batten siding to your home can completely transform the look of your house and can make it look beautiful and rustic. Adding new siding can even increase the value of your home!

Are you looking to add board and batten vinyl siding to your home? Keep reading to learn what it is, what it's made of, and more!

What is Board and Batten Siding

Board and batten is a type of exterior or interior design that uses siding or paneling to create visual interest. It uses wide boards and narrow wooden strips, also called battens, in an alternating pattern either horizontally or vertically. 

So, if you take this design and apply it to siding, board and batten siding is a type of siding that uses these vertical boards to make a home look rustic and aesthetic.

The vertical lines are a great way to add texture to the exterior of your home. In fact, board and batten siding is commonly used to create a modern-looking farmhouse-style home. 

What is Board and Batten Made From

There are many materials that can be used to create board and beaten siding. Generally, it is made from wood or vinyl siding, but it can also be made from fiber cement or steel.

If you choose wood board and batten siding, it is a beautiful option that will improve the aesthetics of your home and will make it look rustic. However, this material is the most susceptible to decay due to weather and moisture. And as with any wood material, there is a chance that termites can infest it.

Vinyl is generally a cheaper alternative to wood and it is also durable. However, because it is made of plastic material, it can break and be damaged from storms or other types of impact. 

If you decide to use steel for your board and batten, it is one of the most expensive options. However, it is also most durable in the weather and can come in many different colors! 

Finally, fiber cement is a great option for board and batten. It is less expensive than steel, and it is very durable. In fact, fiber cement is weather, fire, and heat resistant!

Board and Batten Siding Cost

There are many things that go into the cost of your board and batten sizing. 

First, you have to consider the size of your project. Do you want this siding all around your large home? If your home is medium or smaller in size, it will likely be less expensive to install board and batten siding.

Another thing to consider is the design you want for your board and batten siding. If you choose a more difficult design, this will result in more labor time, installation time, and more time to measure and cut the materials. Having a simpler board and batten design will help you cut costs. 

Finally, you have to consider the quality of the materials you are using. Less expensive material will lower the cost of your board and batten siding significantly. However, if you use cheap material, you may need to make repairs and do more maintenance on your siding.

Benefits of Board and Batten

One benefit of board and batten is that it is easy to customize your design! There are many board and batten siding colors, but white board and batten siding is generally the most popular. You can also change the pattern and orientation of the boards to make them more unique. 

Another benefit of board and batten is that you can choose a material to fit your budget. If you love the look of board and batten but can't afford the more expensive materials, you can find something that works for you. 

One of the best things about board and batten is that it lasts for years if it is maintained well. However, because board and batten is installed in individual pieces, it is much less expensive to repair. You only need to repair damaged pieces rather than whole sheets of siding!

Cons of Board and Batten Exteriors

One of the only drawbacks that come with board and batten siding is that they can be more expensive to install than traditional vinyl siding. This is because it involves a different installation process that needs to be done carefully and by a professional.

Because it takes a bit longer to install, the cost will go up. However, the benefits of board and batten outway the drawbacks and you can find something that works for you!

Find a Professional Service Today!

Board and batten can be difficult to install. Because of this, you need a professional siding contractor to help you!

If you want to learn more about the benefits of board and batten siding, how much it will cost to install it in your home, and how you can get board and batten siding, GVD Renovations can help! Contact our team today for a free in-home design consultation as well as a free estimate for our services.