Fake Plywood Board And Batten Siding

I m back today to talk about this faux board and batten we put up in our family room gosh 2 years ago now.

Fake plywood board and batten siding.

It plywood siding is an all wood exterior grade panel. Similar to the original. How to make perfect board and batten siding for your century home figure 1. And it s faux because it s really only batten.

0 578 in x 47 875 in x 95 875 in. The first layer of boards is installed butting up against each other while a thin strip is installed on top of the gaps between the boards to hide the seams and create a contrast. However the board batten siding takes everything to the whole new level. Plywood siding features a rough sawn textured face for a beautiful rustic appearance.

Board and batten adds a nice touch to any room. The original 1972 siding was fake board and batten. If you have an older home you need to remember to use the old and timeless building methods both to keep the historical character of the building and because the building was designed to work in a particular way. Somebody just removed the battens and nailed this t1 11 over the original ply.

I want to basically do a nice looking fake board and batten. Felt over the studs plywood panels over felt and battens at the abutting joints and spaced in between. The thicker plywood sheathing allowed me to fasten the board and batten siding directly to the plywood sheathing with screws and the plywood provided a big structural upgrade for my walls. It is ideal for siding applications from new home construction utility buildings planters dog houses and other remodeling or do it yourself projects.

The uncoated walls are undoubtedly rustic. 0 59 in x 48 in x 96 in. Plywood walls are nearly like the. Plytanium t1 11 natural rough sawn syp plywood panel siding common.

0 563 in x 47 875 in x 95 875 in item 12957 model na. Board and batten siding. The metal window frames depict the industrial aesthetic. Plywood siding is an all wood exterior grade panel.

Creating faux board and batten does too it s just easier to install. Oriented strand board aka osb could also be used as the sheathing under the board and batten siding but osb has some limitations compared to plywood. 0 594 in x 48 in x 96 in. And yes i know i m slow to post about it.

The board and batten method for finishing walls is a common theme in rustic homes.