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House Siding Alternative: Board and Batten

Did you know that there are actually multiple different types of siding you can have installed on your house? Some, like traditional horizontally installed styles or exterior stone are commonplace, seen on just about every house you pass by. Others, like Board and Batten siding, aren’t as well known despite a recent surge in popularity.
In case you’re looking to try something different for your home and enjoy a few added benefits as well, let’s get into board and batten as a siding alternative for you.
Board and Batten - Not Just for Barns
Board and Batten siding is a method of siding in which strips of narrow wood, known as battens, are alternated with boards that are wider, creating what appears as a layered effect on your house. While this method was originally used for barns, it has since come around as a fashionable and potentially lucrative new option for homeowners.
Many Types, Many Benefits
Like with regular siding, you can take your pick of which material you want to use for your board and batten style siding. The most common choices are wood, steel, vinyl, fiber cement and rustic siding. Wood and steel tend to be more expensive, while vinyl and fiber cement are ... more

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