Replacing Bat And Board Siding

Board and batten siding recently installed on our boathouse using cedar boards stained with cabot solid color acrylic deck stain in dark slate.

Replacing bat and board siding.

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. Slide the hook of the zip tool between the buttlock lip and toplock. True board and batten is made with vertically installed wide boards and narrow battens fastened over the gaps between the boards. This is why it is important that you constantly check the seal of your siding and replace damaged areas.

Remove the 2x8 and check the freshly cut edge of the siding for soft spots. Set the blade at a 5 degree bevel and a 1 inch cutting depth. Pull the zip tool out to disengage the. If you find popped nails in these boards remove these nails and replace them with new nails.

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. In appearance board and batten siding can look rustic or modern depending on how rough the lumber is and its finish. If you find any take another run at it with the circular saw 1 inch above the first cut. This section shows you how to repair the blink and apply caulk.

A quality board and batten siding job must be well sealed otherwise water may leak and damage the coating or the back of the siding. Perhaps the most common arrangement uses 1x10 boards and 1x2 or 1x3 batten. Lift up the very top portion of the trim to expose the top edge of the vertical siding. Board batten siding is a popular installation pattern for exterior siding and it can be done with various types of siding materials board and batten siding is created by attaching siding panels vertically to the underlayent and covering gaps in between with battens smaller pieces of wood vinyl or other siding materials.

Siding replacement tips for damage up to 3 feet from bottom home repairs duration. Onboard and batten siding you will typically find individual boards that have become loose have cracks and breaks are warped from drying or from expansion and contraction or have become loose at the joints. However over time the gaskets may weaken.