Fabl. Design
Facade / Siding pattern

Board and batten

Definition

Vertical siding made of wide boards with narrow strips, called battens, covering the joints between them.

BattenWide board
Fig. 268 — Board and batten: schematic studyNOT TO SCALE
Illustrative photograph of board and batten
Illustrative study — Board and batten · AI-generatedSAMPLE IMAGE

Structural & construction notes

Popular on modern farmhouse designs. Fiber cement and engineered wood versions reduce maintenance compared with solid wood.

Frequently Asked Questions

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