Board and batten is a vertical siding profile: wide flat boards with a narrower strip (the batten) covering each seam, and a common choice for a modern farmhouse exterior in Ottawa. It comes in vinyl and fiber cement. Installation follows the same fastening and flashing principles as horizontal siding, turned vertical, with extra attention to the top and bottom terminations where water is most likely to get in.
Board and batten often goes on a gable end, garage face, dormer or entryway, paired with horizontal siding on the rest of the house, which gives the look without the cost of running it across every wall. It also works as a full-house profile on new construction or a complete re-side. The vertical boards and battens create more seams than lap siding, so correct flashing and a drainage plane behind the material matter more here than on a standard vinyl job.
Wide boards with a narrower batten over each seam, a distinct look from horizontal lap siding.
Works as a complete siding system or as a feature on a gable, dormer, or garage face.
Available in both materials depending on your budget and durability priorities.
We measure the wall and, for accent applications, help plan where the board and batten sections start and stop.
Sheathing and moisture barrier checked, furring strips installed if the profile requires them.
Panels installed vertically with proper flashing at the top and bottom terminations.
Corner and transition trim finished, jobsite cleaned, and a walkthrough before completion.
Board and batten is a common profile for this style in Ottawa.
Pairing board and batten on a gable or garage face with horizontal siding elsewhere is a common, budget-friendly combination.
If you're already planning a re-side, board and batten is worth considering as part of that project rather than a separate one.
In vinyl, board and batten runs roughly $9-$13 per sq ft installed, a step above standard lap vinyl. In fiber cement, pricing follows the same $10-$16 per sq ft range as other fiber cement profiles. The Estimate your cost link at the top of this page gives a starting range.
Yes, it's commonly used as an accent on a gable, dormer, or garage face paired with horizontal siding on the rest of the home.
Yes. The vertical seams and top and bottom terminations need careful flashing to keep water from getting behind the panels, more detail-sensitive than a straightforward horizontal re-side.