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Board and batten siding using plywood.
Traditionally board and batten siding starts with wide vertical planks boards which are then joined together by thin vertical strips battens to cover the seams.
In appearance board and batten siding can look rustic or modern depending on how rough the lumber is and its finish.
If it s a center board mark the center of the wall line up the board and put it in place using 6d or 8d 2 1 2 stainless steel or hot dipped ring shank nails every 16 and no less than 3 4 from the board edge directly into the plywood or osb.
Each siding panel is easy to maintain.
Windows roofing siding gutters energy audits air sealing and insulation.
On center pressure treated plywood is made of weather resistant pine.
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.
The metal window frames depict the industrial aesthetic.
Perhaps the most common arrangement uses 1x10 boards and 1x2 or 1x3 batten.
However the board batten siding takes everything to the whole new level.
Homesteaders and farmers would use sawmills to cut the long boards and the battens were put in place to make the structure as airtight as possible.
Perfect for garden sheds doghouses or duck blinds this 5 8 in.
You can also use 1x8 or 1x12 boards and 1x4 battens.
The board and batten method can be used for interior and exterior installations with the type of plywood chosen depending on where you are installing the wood.
Board and batten would let the siding drain out a bit better but as long as your water detailing is good you should be fine.
Insulate on the cold side of the wall with foil faced polyisocyanurate foam or spray foam.
Use a good housewrap with some rain screening grooves in it.
The uncoated walls are undoubtedly rustic.
Plenty of windows allow your abode to get more natural lights during daytime.