Siding is used as an exterior cladding to provide both weather protection and architectural style.
Western red cedar board and batten siding.
Western red cedar tongue and groove siding is a highly versatile and attractive option for siding a home.
Wrcla western red cedar product pattern and intended use.
There are no set board or batten widths various combinations are used to create different looks suitable for large or small scale applications.
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Western red cedar has been used in a board and batten configuration for years.
Western red cedar uses a traditional board and batten look to leave a warm rustic look.
With wider boards increase batten overlap proportionately.
Western red cedar is an excellent siding choice as it has natural oils and resins that make it resistant to rot and decay.
By factory finishing these natural wood products each board will be encapsulated protecting them from moisture and harmful uv rays.
The designed may choose from clear or knotty kiln dried or green unseasoned rough sawn or surfaced on one side and two edges s1s2e.
Tongue and groove siding can be installed at an angle vertically or horizontally.
Board and batten is a vertical pattern created using cedar boards and battens of various widths for a wide range of appearances.
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Standard cedar board and batten installation will have the batten strips installed at 11 1 2 on center see sizes below.
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.
For specific western red cedar siding grades please visit the siding grading page.
Board and batten siding.
This is best when finished natural but can be painted or stained.
Western red cedar trim boards.
For nominal 6 inch boards spaced inch apart battens should overlap by a least 1 2 inch.
Western red cedar board batten.
Western red cedar exterior siding or cladding comes in a spectrum of patterns including the one that is just right for your home s style and your budget.