Vertical board and batten siding, with wide boards separated by narrow raised strips (battens), gives a home a bold, modern-farmhouse look. It’s one of the fastest-growing siding styles in Chicagoland, used on whole homes or as an accent on gables, entries and dormers.
Where board & batten works best
Whole-home modern farmhouse
White or black board and batten with dark windows creates the high-contrast look homeowners are asking for.
Gable & dormer accents
Paired with horizontal lap siding below, vertical batten on the gables adds height and character.
Entries & bump-outs
A board and batten entry or bay draws the eye and adds texture without re-siding the whole house.
Board & batten materials we install
| Material | Products | Why choose it | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber cement | James Hardie HardiePanel® vertical siding with HardieTrim® battens | Crisp, durable, paint-ready or ColorPlus® finish; resists rot and fire | $$$ |
| Steel | Quality Edge TruCedar® Board & Batten | Realistic woodgrain or solid colors; noncombustible; lifetime limited warranty | $$$ |
| Engineered wood | LP® SmartSide® panel and trim | Deep wood texture; great for rustic looks | $$ |
| Vinyl | Vertical vinyl board and batten | Budget-friendly and very low maintenance | $ |
Board & batten design tips
- Batten spacing of 12″ to 16″ is most common; tighter spacing feels more traditional, wider feels more modern.
- Bold colors work. Deep navy, charcoal, black and white all look sharp in a vertical profile.
- Finish the roofline. Pair it with a woodgrain or hidden-vent soffit for a custom look.
- Preview it first with our free Visualizer Tool.
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