Barn Wood Board And Batten Siding

Board and batten shutters which use the batten as a horizontal brace are also considered less formal and more provincial than louvered shutters.

Barn wood board and batten siding.

Out of stock online. Board and batten siding is thought to have originated in norway and sweden where it was used to protect the exterior of log buildings. Set your store to see local availability see similar items. How to change an outdoor light fixture on different types of siding.

With a ship lap edge that makes installation quick and easy it is a proven choice for use in. This added batten gives the siding some depth and dimensions as it catches shadows. Board and batten soffit porch panel and garden structures. Mountain mist barnwood wood siding board 5 pieces per box model bpbarn106mmb 80 10 80 10.

Traditionally board and batten siding starts with wide vertical planks boards which are then joined together by thin vertical strips battens to cover the seams. The technique was brought to the united states in the mid to late 1800s becoming popular on homes and barns in the western united states. Board and batten siding often called board and batt or barn siding has been used for centuries. Board and batten siding is very similar to the plain barn siding shown above but board and batten has the addition of a narrow strip of wood called a batten covering the joints where vertical boards meet.

Barns and houses with board and batten siding were inspired by nordic european buildings and gained popularity in america sometime around the middle of the 19th century. Even today this type of siding on a house exudes a comfortable informality. Whether used alone or combined with our moulding or shingles maibec siding will lend organic beauty and warmth to any architectural style for years to come. Kimberly bay 3 4 in.

The boards run vertically with narrow strips to seal the cracks that form as the wood dries and shrinks. Board and batten siding is sometimes called barn siding because many barns in north america are constructed this way.