Board And Batten Siding Over Plywood

The board and batten method can be used for interior and exterior installations with the type of plywood chosen depending on where you are installing the wood.

Board and batten siding over plywood.

Traditional board and batten siding described in layered steps. Birch plywood planks pop against the ground and dark green trees. Install overlying battens typically 2 to 4 battens cover the gaps between the boards and hold the edges of. Homesteaders and farmers would use sawmills to cut the long boards and the battens were put in place to make the structure as airtight as possible.

In short board batten siding is really durable. It also provides your living space a distinctive mark. 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 first layer of boards is installed butting up against each other while a thin strip is installed on top of the gaps between the boards to hide the seams and create a contrast.

Since you are able to take advantage of this house exterior why not try it. Board and batten can be installed onto solid plywood or osb sheathing. If your sheathing is not solid you will need to first attach horizontal furring strips. The board and batten method for finishing walls is a common theme in rustic homes.