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Board and batten siding’s rustic chic design achieves eye-catching curb appeal that works perfectly with farmhouse design and modern architecture. This popular look is also used to modernize a variety of home styles from colonial to split ranch. Board and batten style’s clean design creates an inviting appearance that adds character and warmth to your home.
Board and batten siding starts with wide vertical planks (boards), which are joined together by thin vertical strips (battens) that cover the seams. Today, wide panels are used as the primary siding and batten strips are decorative, giving you plenty of room for creativity.
Board and Batten Siding’s Unique Appeal
Board and batten siding dates back to the mid-nineteenth century when it was used for practical reasons—like sealing a home, shed, or barn well to provide better energy efficiency with an airtight seal. In the late nineteenth century, board and batten siding was used in homes from the Arts and Crafts movement where handcrafted elements and natural materials were emphasized in homes.
Today’s resurgence of trendy board and batten siding can be found on a wide variety of home styles across America. Along with other hot trends, it graces the pages of high-design magazines and personalized vision boards. And part of board and batten siding’s appeal is its history. When you take something old and beloved, and reuse it in a crisp, modern way, its attractiveness multiplies in the minds of homeowners.
How Board and Batten Siding Can be Applied to Add Modern Texture to Your Westchester County Home
Board and batten siding applications are super versatile, so you can cover your whole exterior in this attractive style, or customize with it by accenting your home’s notable features. Today’s homeowners play with spacing, colors, and siding profiles to achieve the personalized look that matches their vision. Here are a few options to consider:
Whole House Coverage
Board and batten works well on your entire exterior. Its symmetry and charm make coming home a delight. This timeless visual treat is ideal for a contemporary new build, or adds a modern vibe to your existing home’s upgrade.
If you’re designing a modern farmhouse and want to use board and batten siding on the whole exterior, consider wider spacing to create an elegant, modern aesthetic with simple appeal.
Second-Story Board and Batten
If you want to add contrast that delights the eye, consider horizontal plank siding for your lower level and board and batten for your second story. The texture of these two applications combine to give your home a unique appeal you won’t get tired of.
Accent Special Features
Perhaps you love the look of timeless horizontal lap siding on the majority of your exterior. Great! Consider highlighting your home’s special features—like your gables—with board and batten siding. By doing so, you’ll add visual interest and amp up your curb appeal.
Thin Battens
The sleek look of thin battens at the seams between your vertical panels delivers a clean aesthetic that’s perfect for modern appeal.
Wide Battens
Incorporating wide battens is a fun twist to traditional board and batten design. It customizes the look to your liking and adds a unique flair to the design.
Vary Thin and Wide Battens
To increase the texture of your exterior’s façade, try varying the width of batten strips. Alternate between thin and wide strips, and you’ll make a statement.
Thin Battens on Top of Wide Ones
Installing wide battens at the seams of your vertical siding panels and then adding thin batten strips on top of the wide ones will deliver even greater texture to your exterior design, making your home the talk of the neighborhood.
Mix Board and Batten with Other Siding Materials
Want to add even more contrast to your home exterior? Try combining stone veneer or brick siding with board and batten, and feast on the visual appeal.
Combine with Metal Roofing
Whether you apply board and batten siding to your whole house, one story, or simply use it to accent your exterior’s architectural features, combining it with metal roofing can enhance the rustic, modern look even more.
Material Options for Board and Batten Siding
James Hardie Fiber Cement
At Giant Siding & Windows, to create the board and batten look, we use vertical Hardie® Panels (boards), and then install Hardie® Trim (battens) to add a decorative element that covers the seams. This durable, weather-resistant, long-lasting siding is an ideal material option that lasts up to 50 years, and comes with a 30-year transferable warranty, giving homeowners peace of mind their investment is well covered.
Maintenance needs: This low-maintenance siding material needs almost no maintenance over its lifetime. Simply wash it once or twice a year to remove any dirt. Use a garden hose (not a power washer!) and medium bristle nylon brush. Reapply caulk when the caulk between joints wears out. That’s it!
Vinyl
At Giant Siding & Windows, we install Royal® Vinyl Siding—which we believe is the best vinyl siding product on the market. Its rich range of colors and styles make it an ideal choice if you want to achieve the board and batten look.
Maintenance needs: Clean your vinyl siding with mild soap and water once or twice a year. Be careful not to get moisture behind the seams where it could cause moisture damage. If siding panels ever become dented or damaged, they are easy to replace with board and batten style.
Get Gorgeous New Siding for Your Westchester County Home Installed by Our Expert Team
At Giant Siding & Windows, we have been family owned and operated for three generations. We are the longest tenured Elite Tier Contractor within the James Hardie ALLIANCE, and have received the James Hardie President’s Award, so you can rest at ease your siding will be installed with precision. Learn more about how our siding services can safeguard your home from the elements and create eye-catching curb appeal that you’ll love coming home to.
