How to Install Board and Batten Siding

How to Install Board and Batten Siding

Let’s go through the steps in order so you can see what needs to be done. First, Gather all of your tools and materials before you start.

Steps to Install the Boards

1. Before installing the vertical boards, attach a skirting board that’s wider than the siding boards.
2. To build the skirt, start by placing the board at the bottom of your house, where you’ll be adding siding. Make sure it’s level before moving onto the next steps.
3. Once the skirting board is level, do three nails every 18-24 inches
4. Now, it’s possible to install the drip edge. You can use a piece of metal flashing to do this.
5. After this step, you will next install boards with siding.
6. Start at one corner of the house, put a board flush against the wall, and make sure it’s plumb.
7. When your board is secure, place nails at the top and bottom of the board.
8. Apply nails every 18 to 24 inches along the length of the board
9. And after that, measure the space in between the boards.
10. To install the next boards, do what you did with the first one. Keep going until you reach the other corner of your house.
11. Measure and cut boards that will fit on the top and bottom of your windows.

Steps to Install the Battens

Make sure you have installed the top trim (if you use it) before installing the battens.

1. Cut your battens to the correct dimensions.
2. Once you’ve situated the batten so that it’s centered and plumb, drive nails into the bottom, top, and every 18-24 inches along the length of
3. When you finish all of your house sides, you can finish it with trim on either side that meets in a corner.
4. Congratulations! Enjoy your new board and batten siding!

As you can see, installing board and batten siding on your home is not a huge project. All that’s required is time and I have to say the result is beautiful.