Batten Strip Siding

Sturdi batten for use behind vertical panel shake siding durable.

Batten strip siding.

And unlike horizontal lap siding which has each board overlapping the next slight board and batten consists of two sizes of board. Board batten wood siding. Board and batten siding 1. It s a classic design style that can help your home keep its curb appeal for years to come.

Batten trim or batten molding is a thin strip of trim typically with a rectangular cross section similar to lath used in lattice used to cover seams between panels of exterior siding or interior paneling. Board and batten siding provides unique exteriors to houses across the country. Three plys of heat resistant pp plastic create a 7 16 thick batten strip that won t crack or compress like. A wide plank with a batten or a smaller strip of siding overlaying the seam between the larger boards.

This gives both dimension and a smooth appearance to the siding at the same time. Use with a number of applications including vertical siding panel siding and cedar shakes. Great deals of old barns built this way are still standing you toenail via the batten to only one side of the board.