Board and Batten Siding

Board and Batten siding, or sometimes called 'vertical' siding', 

It is a house siding that runs up and down from top to the bottom of the house.

This style of siding is extremely popular and especially when used to accent a particular section of the house.  It was used on barns all across the US for hundreds of years. It is even called 'Barn Siding' today. 

Vertical house siding has been used for hundreds of years, both in the US and Europe. It is still an extremely popular house siding type. 

Board and Batten Siding Usages 

In this style of siding, long wide boards are installed vertically, running up and down the house. Between the wide boards are small 'battens' of wood several inches wide that are nailed on all the seams to make the siding weatherproof. 

Hense the term, 'Board and Batten'.

This siding is still an extremely popular home siding. It is made from vinyl, wood, concrete board, and engineered wood. 

It comes in many assorted textures, sizes, thicknesses, and colors. It comes insulated and non-insulated. 

This style of siding adds rustic beauty to any home. 

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Vinyl Siding Cost

Vinyl siding cost in the board and batten style is the least expensive home siding. It comes in a huge array of colors, textures, thicknesses, and even insulated or non-insulated types.

Vinyl siding in the board and batten style will run in the neighborhood of $3 to $10+ per sq foot. The price will depend on the quality of the siding that is appropriate for your home. More expensive sidings are thicker and heavier than the builder grades and economy grades.  And of course, adding factory insulation is an add on.

Thickness of the siding is a major factor in the cost of any siding. Thicker is usually thought to be better. 

Some vinyl sidings are designed to withstand hurricane force winds. 

General Costs for Vinyl Siding 

The general costs for vinyl siding are about the same for each style, Clapboard, and Board and Batten. 

So, if you like the style, it is a terrific way to accent some parts of your house, such as the upper gables of the garage, or a particular end of a room.  Since most vinyl siding is sold by the sq ft, it is quite easy for the contractor to just add distinctive styles to come up with an over-all house design. There is a very minor cost difference between the styles of vinyl siding. 

Vinyl Siding Cost per square foot

Example of Cost for Vinyl Siding: Remember vinyl siding is sold by the square foot.

2,000 sq ft home, ranch style single story.

Economy Brand              $3 per sq ft         2,000x$3=  $6,000

Builder Grade Siding      $5 per sq ft          2,000x$5=  $10,000

Premium Grade              $10 per sq ft         2,000x$10= $20,000

So, before you begin the search for a new siding, you should figure out a general ballpark budget that you would like to stay in. That way you can search for the siding types, styles, and costs much more efficiently. 

If you are wanting to stay in the $8,000 to $10,000 range, you would look at builder grade vinyl sidings. 

This will save you a lot of work, no need to shop for sidings not in your budget.

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Making a Budget

The first thing you want to do when looking for any new home siding is to figure out how much square footage your house has. Once you know how many sq ft your house is now you can come up with a general budget. This is most helpful when shopping for any home siding.

Small one-story homes cost much less to apply a new siding to. Large multi-story homes cost much more.

Multi-story homes require much more work to get to the upper stories. Also, the number of corners your home has plays an important part in the price of the siding. Corners require much more work than applying or installing siding on straight walls.

How big is your house?

Hardie Board Siding

James Hardie Board Siding is one of the most popular home siding materials used today. It is much stronger than vinyl siding, can withstand very harsh weather, and comes in every style including board and batten style.

This siding is made from a blend of sand, cellulose, and cement. Sometimes called, 'fiber cement siding'. It is low-maintenance, non-flammable and termite-resistant. 

It is especially good for homes in harsh weather areas. 

It is harder to install than vinyl siding, so it is more expense than vinyl sidings. It is heavier than vinyl siding and takes more labor to install.  

It comes in the three most popular styles, 

• Lap Siding or Clapboard 
• Board and Batten 
• Cedar Shake Siding

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LP Smart Siding

LP Smart Siding is another fiber cement siding that is designed for harsh weather areas, high wind, high moisture, and low maintenance.

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