Upper layer battens and corner boards are the final touches.
Framing for board and batten siding.
His plans call for 9 1 2 in.
Different combinations could be made use of to create various appearances.
Corner boards are generally around 4 5 wide and are glued and screwed.
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.
Here are four methods to do the job right.
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.
Install water table boards.
For 12 wide use no less than 2 inch battens.
Below the window cut a bit of an angle on the top edge of the batten so that it does not protrude and catch water.
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.
How to do it prep walls.
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.
In the photo you see the sticker stain from green stickers on green wood that was allowed to be rained on before installation.
Battens which he says he ll finish with a high quality stain.
Corner boards glue and screw corner boards for added strength.
On each wall measure.
Traditional board and batten siding described in layered steps.
Prepare the walls as you would for other wood sidings by applying building wrap self stick flashings at the.
Nail it up and let er dry on the wall.
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.
There are many ways to nail board and batten siding.
Install wide vertical boards typically 6 to 12 space 1 2 to 1 between boards to allow natural movement between.
There are no collection board or batten widths.