Installation Guide

board and batten installation

BOARD AND BATTEN

Board and Batten can be used as an accent or for an entire installa-

tion. Most of the techniques used for horizontal siding are the same

for Board and Batten. The main difference is that the starter strip is

installed vertically and panels lock together vertically (FIG 15.1).

When installing more than one course of vertical siding, always

install a “Z” ashing between the courses. NEVER overlap panels.

NOTE: When installing Board and Batten in gable areas,

you can start at one end and run panels into the gable.

An option to starting at a corner and installing in one

direction is to start in the center of the wall and work

out from the center. This may result in a more

balanced appearance.

ACCESSORIES AND STARTER

FOR BOARD AND BATTEN

Install corner post or J-channels. To start the rst course, install a

starter strip into the J-channel or corner post. Then, measure and

cut the panel to the required length. Do not cut the panel so that the

panel is tight into the J-channel or “Z” ashing (leave a 1/16" gap).

Lock your rst piece of Board and Batten into the starter strip and

nail. The rst nail should be placed at the top of the rst nail slot

(FIG 15.2). All other nails must be in the center of the nail slots at no

greater than 12" on center (FIG 15.3). Continue to lock and nail the

subsequent courses (FIG 15.4).

NOTE: An option to installing in one direction is to start in

the center of the wall and work out from the center.

This will result in a more balanced appearance.

DOOR AND WINDOW CUTS

Cuts are made in the same manner as horizontal siding. To hide

any visible cut edges, install utility trim on vertical cuts (side of

windows and doors only — not top and bottoms of any openings).

Shims may be necessary to build out the panel so it lays at like

the rest of the wall. Nail shims on rst then nail on utility trim. This

technique should also be used for the nal panels of the outside or

inside corner posts.

FIG 15.2

FIG 15.4

FIG 15.3

FIG 15.1

steel siding installation