Fiber Cement Board & Batten Siding
Board & batten pairs large vertical fiber cement panels with vertical battens for the modern farmhouse look. We pre-finish HardiePanel, Allura and Nichiha panels together with their battens in one color run, so the finished wall has no color break.
Teak
Sequoia
Chestnut
Dark Yellow Pine
Dark Teak
Dark Sequoia
Dark Chestnut
Gray Moss
Driftwood
Charcoal
Coastal Gray
Stone Harbor
Weathered
Barnboard
Maple
Natural
Reclaimed
Sage Brush
Bark
Key Facts
- Board & batten pairs large vertical panels (typically 4′ × 8′, 9′ or 10′) with vertical battens placed 12″ to 24″ on center.
- The style drives the “modern farmhouse” exterior — one of the most-requested looks in current residential design.
- In fiber cement it is achieved with smooth or textured panel (e.g. HardiePanel) plus matching trim battens, all pre-finished in one color run.
- Vertical installation sheds water efficiently; panel seams land on battens, so fasteners and joints are concealed.
What is board & batten?
Board & batten is a vertical siding pattern: wide flat boards (today, large panels) with narrow battens covering the seams. Historically a barn technique, it is now the signature of farmhouse and transitional design. Fiber cement executes it without wood’s vertical-siding weak point — water wicking into end grain at the bottom of every board. It is one of the five fiber cement profiles we pre-finish; we also finish LP SmartSide board & batten.
Getting the proportions right
| Batten spacing | Effect |
|---|---|
| 12″ on center | Busy, cottage-scale rhythm |
| 16″ on center | The common default; aligns with stud layout |
| 24″ on center | Calmer, more modern spacing |
Battens are typically 2½″ or 3½″ wide fiber cement trim. Because we pre-finish panels and battens together, the finished wall has no color break between plane and batten — a visible flaw when field-painted components come from different lots. See coating and color options ⇒
Board & Batten Siding
Board & Batten Siding
4×8′, 4×9′ and 4×10′ panels with 1×2″ or 1×3″ batten boards.
4×12′ panels offered in Nichiha only.
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Free samples ship anywhere in the continental United States. Every order is finished in our climate-controlled Western North Carolina facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can board & batten be combined with lap siding?
Yes — the standard treatment is board & batten on gables or the full front elevation with lap siding on the sides, finished in one batch so the colors match exactly.
Do the panels and battens arrive the same color?
Yes. Panels and battens are finished together in a single color run, so there is no lot-to-lot drift between the plane and the batten.
What panel sizes are available?
4×8′, 4×9′ and 4×10′ panels with 1×2″ or 1×3″ battens; 4×12′ panels are offered in Nichiha only.