There are two options for this.
Install vinyl siding over board and batten.
Don t side like a hack.
Installation instructions vertical board batten siding board batten installation instructions 1 of 3 upper edge of topmost nailing slot ring shanked nails and washers for attaching foam 1 2 foam sheathing always position topmost nail in topmost full nail slot with vertical applications even.
With board batten certainteed has recreated a siding favored by early settlers to protect and beautify homes and outbuildings.
Here are 5 basic tips for installing board and batten siding on a home.
One of the best parts of a board and batten installation is the style.
Board and batten vinyl siding problems.
While installing vertical board and batten siding has many similar steps to its horizontal cousin there are 5 key steps.
Board batten features.
First you ll want to hang j channel along both the top of the wall and the inner side.
Whether you re a master carpenter or a diy er i hope you en.
True board and batten is made with vertically installed wide boards and narrow battens fastened over the gaps between the boards.
Seams that mar the look.
It s also relatively inexpensive and easy to install.
Alternating wide and narrow vertical panels combine in a simple yet beautiful design well suited to distinctive architectural styles.
Mitten s sentry line of board and batten vinyl siding is available in 41 distinctive colors and its rough cedar grain texture and 7 profile creates a durable long lasting and classic design for your home s exterior.
We chose to do vinyl board and batten siding because it has a modern vibe and isn t something you see every day.
While vinyl is lower in maintenance than wood it still isn t the best choice for most homes.
Remove the siding and install oriented strand board commonly referred to as osb or to use the existing siding that s on the house now as substrate or layer beneath the top surface underneath the hardieplank siding.
I m going to explain how to install vinyl soffit over the top of the old soffit.
In appearance board and batten siding can look rustic or modern depending on how rough the lumber is and its finish.