Don t side like a hack.
Install vinyl siding over board and batten.
There are two options for this.
Here are 5 basic tips for installing board and batten siding on a home.
One of the best parts of a board and batten installation is the style.
I m going to explain how to install vinyl soffit over the top of the old soffit.
Board and batten vinyl siding problems.
We chose to do vinyl board and batten siding because it has a modern vibe and isn t something you see every day.
While vinyl is lower in maintenance than wood it still isn t the best choice for most homes.
Installation instructions vertical board batten siding board batten installation instructions 1 of 3 upper edge of topmost nailing slot ring shanked nails and washers for attaching foam 1 2 foam sheathing always position topmost nail in topmost full nail slot with vertical applications even.
Alternating wide and narrow vertical panels combine in a simple yet beautiful design well suited to distinctive architectural styles.
To match the siding see illustration 1b.
True board and batten is made with vertically installed wide boards and narrow battens fastened over the gaps between the boards.
Board batten features.
Vinyl has several common problems that mean that it won t give you the look or performance you really need.
Mitten s sentry line of board and batten vinyl siding is available in 41 distinctive colors and its rough cedar grain texture and 7 profile creates a durable long lasting and classic design for your home s exterior.
Seams that mar the look.
First you ll want to hang j channel along both the top of the wall and the inner side.
It s also relatively inexpensive and easy to install.
The main concern to understand is that the hardieplank siding is going to be on the house for.
Whether you re a master carpenter or a diy er i hope you en.
Remove the siding and install oriented strand board commonly referred to as osb or to use the existing siding that s on the house now as substrate or layer beneath the top surface underneath the hardieplank siding.