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  1. Bob Vila
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    Board and Batten Siding: All You Need to Know - Bob Vila

    • With the arrival of sawmills to 18th-century America, home construction began moving away from whole logs (as in cabins) and masonry toward lumber. This typically meant first constructing a skeletal fram… See more

    Board and Batten Siding Cost

    Siding is measured and estimated in “squares,” which is the equivalent of 100 square feet. … See more

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    Board and Batten Siding Installation

    If you have basic carpentry skills, including the ability to measure and cut the boards precisely, and you’re comfortable using a circular saw, a caulking gun, and a nail gun or screw gu… See more

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    FAQs

    Before you dive headlong into making your board and batten wall ideas a reality, you may still have some unanswered questions about this style of trim and siding that weren’t full… See more

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    The Essential Guide to Board and Batten Siding | James Hardie
    Learn about the history, advantages, and options of board and batten siding, a versatile and timeless exterior design. Find out how to install, customize, and use this style for your home with Jame…
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  1. Wood siding
    Wood siding that consists of narrow vertical strips or battens installed over a flat base or board is known, logically enough, as board and batten, or batten board. It has been popular for centuries on the exterior of houses, and has since become a trendy way to add visual interest to interior walls.

    Board and Batten Siding: All You Need to Know - Bob Vila

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  3. James Hardie
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    The Essential Guide to Board and Batten Siding | James Hardie

  4. Lowes
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    How to Install a DIY Board and Batten Accent Wall

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     · Learn how to create a board and batten accent wall with wood or vinyl panels in your home. Follow the step-by-step instructions and tips for measuring, cutting, nailing and painting.

  5. The Spruce
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    15 DIY Board and Batten Wall Ideas for a Timeless Look - The Spruce

  6. Homescopes
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    9 Pros and Cons of Board and Batten Siding You Need To Know

  8. The Spruce
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    Board and Batten: Everything You Need to Know - The …

    Jul 8, 2024 · Board and batten is a type of exterior siding or interior paneling with alternating wide boards and narrow wooden strips, called battens. Along with shiplap and wainscoting, board and batten is found as much indoors, as a …

  9. The Spruce
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    How to Install a DIY Board and Batten Wall - The Spruce

    Jun 18, 2024 · Learn how to create a board and batten feature wall with drywall, pine, or MDF. Follow the step-by-step instructions, tips, and formulas for spacing and sizing the boards and battens.

  10. Angela Rose Home
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    How to DIY a Board and Batten Wall: Dos and Don’ts

    Sep 19, 2018 · Learn how to create a board and batten wall with wood or mdf strips on textured or smooth walls. Follow the step-by-step guide with tips, tools, and materials for a professional-looking result.

  11. Bob Vila
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    How to DIY a Board and Batten Wall in 10 Easy Steps

    Dec 30, 2022 · Learn how to create a stylish feature wall with board-and-batten, a cladding style that can be used as wainscoting or on a focal point. Follow the steps to pick a layout, remove base molding,...

  12. LP Building Solutions
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    Everything You Need to Know About Board & Batten …

    Board and batten siding is a type of siding where thin strips of wood molding are placed over the seams of panel boards. Learn how to achieve different design looks, how much it costs and how durable it is with LP SmartSide engineered …