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Western red cedar board and batten siding.
With wider boards increase batten overlap proportionately.
For nominal 6 inch boards spaced inch apart battens should overlap by a least 1 2 inch.
Western red cedar is an excellent siding choice as it has natural oils and resins that make it resistant to rot and decay.
Standard cedar board and batten installation will have the batten strips installed at 11 1 2 on center see sizes below.
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There are no set board or batten widths various combinations are used to create different looks suitable for large or small scale applications.
By factory finishing these natural wood products each board will be encapsulated protecting them from moisture and harmful.
Board and batten is a vertical pattern created using cedar boards and battens of various widths for a wide range of appearances.
Board and batten siding.
Western red cedar trim boards.
Western red cedar s freedom from pitch and resin provide a good base for a range of finishes from paints solid color stains to water repellent preservatives and semi transparent stains.
Western red cedar has been used in a board and batten configuration for years.
Western red cedar board batten.
Western red cedar trim boards.
Wrcla western red cedar.
This species dimensional stability and natural decay resistance make it the top choice for siding applications.
Where to buy.
Western red cedar siding page.
Installing board batten siding.
Pure silicone and clear caulks do not work well on western red cedar and are not recommended.
Choose eastern white pine western red cedar or cypress.
Siding is used as an exterior cladding to provide both weather protection and architectural style.
Caulking is not a permanent solution and as such requires regular maintenance.
Product pattern and intended use.
This is best when finished natural but can be painted or stained.
Western red cedar board batten is a vertical design created using wide clear or knotty cedar boards spaced apart with narrower boards battens covering the joins.