Exterior rigid foam w modern hardie plank siding details. Fiber cement siding makes it easy to get the board and batten look for your home, whether youre opting for a traditional look, or something more transitional. The step flashing was flush with the battens and left a nearly 1inch gap between the flashing and the boards. You can also use 1x8 or 1x12 boards and 1x4 battens. Window and door penetrations should be properly flashed prior to installing trim and siding. Board and batten vinyl siding gentek building products. Fit the tape, as described in the manufacturers literature, with the inner edge. There is a commercial galvanized flashing used for plywood sheeting that might work for you on the horizontal joint. I have a job replacing several windows on a board and batten with horizontal furring over plywood sheathing. Fascia flashing protects both the soffit and the fascia board, and provides a drip edge at the bottom edge to direct water away from the building. The builder of my attached garage installed step flashing against the board and batten siding where my new roof meets the existing house. We have dozens of installation specialists throughout the u.
Board and batten fiber cement siding while horizontal lap siding is one of the most frequently used styles of siding on homes today, many homeowners wanting to add interest to their homes or to differentiate the architecture of some sections may turn to board and batten style siding instead. My specific project specifies lp smartside reverse board and batten siding in 4. Flashing may be sealed to the waterresistive barrier by using adhesive flashing or housewrap tape. As a follow up to last weeks window leak video, heres how to install and order a window head flashing. Start installing the tarpaper, up to the bottoms of the windows. I hope i was able to share a bit how to install board and batten and you are now motivated to give it a try. Horizontal flashing figure 7 kickout flashing figure 8 slabs, path, steps to siding figure 9 deck to wall figure 10 ground to siding figure 11 gutter to siding figure 14 drip edge figure 15 block penetration.
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. Horizontal flashing figure 7 kickout flashing figure 8 slabs, path, steps to siding figure 9 deck to wall figure 10 ground to siding figure 11 gutter to siding figure 14 drip edge figure 15 block penetration figure 16 valleyshingle extension figure 17 min. The contractor said not to worry, the roofer would install counter flashing. Well show you the right way to install vertical boards and battens. Caulk usage use highperformance acryliclatex, acrylic, acrylicsilicone, polyurethane, polysulfide or terpolymer rubber caulks or sealants to seal gaps around windows, doors, corners, and other. Boardandbatten siding is often found in informal architectural styles, like country homes and churches.
Flashing board and batten windows, siding and doors. True boardandbatten is made with vertically installed wide boards and narrow battens fastened over the gaps between the boards. Place a flat tab at the end of each trim board and one tab every 16 in oc. I was thinking about cutting the panels high enough above the window so that i could slide z flashing in with the head trim under it, but then it seems like theres a weak spot on the sides. Flashing and trim details for doors and nofin windows with.
My specific project specifies lp smartside reverse board and batten siding in 4x8 sheets. Vinyl board and batten siding questions the gp site doesnt show much detail. Ben, the doors and windows need jamb extensions to take them out to the exterior of the siding boards. Diamond kote board and batten with vertical siding installation built on lp. The windows and doors are aluminum clad, with a 1x4 picture frame trim detail. Preventing board and batten siding failure by ohiojoe. Vinyl board and batten siding questions windows, siding and. Also make sure youre comfortable measuring, laying out a job, driving nails, and cutting with a power saw. I have mostly used flanged windows but was thinking a replacement window would be better here.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. After ensuring the flashing tape to be used meets the criteria set out in. A flashing is required over the trim and flat tabs. I would guess the most important detail is to allow the batten fasteners to pass between assembled board without penetrating them.
Before you begin, cover the sheathing with building wrap and install trim boards and flashings. Back on the easy side, joe fills in the remaining boards and battens. When installing trim around windows and over window flanges, be sure to follow the window manufacturers installation all openings must be properly sealed and flashed in a manner that. With a helper, expect to spend a day installing 800 square feet of siding. Here in new zealand we would add metal flashings under the.
Writing to fine homebuilding s breaktime forum, wenws is looking for some. Homesteaders and farmers would use sawmills to cut the long boards, and the battens. Quality edges wide variety of roof flashing solutions have been designed to minimize water backup while maximizing the life of roofs, windows and. If your straps are 1x3 i would use double straps or 6 strips of plywood around the windows. Bill robinson durable and leakfree details for siding and trim, doors and windows, roofs, decks and exterior finishes. Carter holt harvey plywood chhply is dedicated to the continual development and improvement of its building systems. I am wondering if anyone has any advice on properly flashing window and door penetrations when using a panel type siding. Hi all i have helped build a few rough sawn b and b houses and have never been satisfied with the way the contractor flashed the windows. One way to solve this would be to use a thick 2x trim around our windows. Trim the windows on wooden board and batten siding by installing the trim after. When installing trim around windows and over window flanges, be sure to follow the window manufacturers installation all openings must be properly sealed and flashed in a manner that prevents moisture intrusion or buildup. Battens should be fastened to only one board or between the boards in the crack. Fastener details for board and batten siding install. The issue for me is how to protect the fc head trim hardie wants horizontal surfaces protected.
Tuck the top edge of the head flashing behind the tarpaper. Caulk usage use highperformance acryliclatex, acrylic, acrylic. Truetexture rough cedar finish molded from real cedar boards. I am mainly concerned about the detail at the head, where it should be flashed. Place a flat tab at the end of each trim board and one tab. The design of wide boards and overlaying narrow boards creates a durable and easytorepair siding system thats proven to last. See my article on building a rainscreen wall for a more detailed discussion of how to flash existing windows with flashing tape.
Quality edges wide variety of roof flashing solutions have been designed to minimize water backup while maximizing the life of roofs, windows and walls all while providing a layer of protection between the walls siding or brick and the roofs sheeting. In appearance, boardandbatten siding can look rustic or modern, depending on how rough the lumber is and its finish. Writing to fine homebuilding s breaktime forum, wenws is looking for some advice on the best way to finish the boardandbatten siding for his new house. Flashing details for windows and doors if windows and doors are properly protected with splines of felt or flashing tape, there is no need to caulk the joints where siding meets the side casings. Start out with 8inch groove vertical siding panels. How to install board and batten siding better homes. No head flashing on existing wood windows, 1 by six trim, just caulk. Flashing board and batten john since your strapping is horizontal i would install the strapping with a nice wide frame around the windows. I have found lots on the internet about the board and batten portion of. For example, to install a board and batten wainscoting 32 inches high, using 1. Board and batten siding have a nice rustic look when finished in my opinion. But wood siding is vulnerable to moisture damage, invites insects like termites, and requires more.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our. Board and batten habitat for humanity of metro denver. Shadowclad stainless steel flashing update october 2016. Owner wants vinyl or fiberglass windows with 2 by 6 trim. For more information on their products visit them in the links below. While caulking around the frame of the window is important, the details of your window install below the siding is probably more important. Flashing and trim details for doors and nofin windows with board. Closeup of window caulking detail for board and batten install caulk inner edge between window frame and trim board. How to install board and batten siding board and batten siding offers a rustic charm to homes, cabins, garages, and more. But wood siding is vulnerable to moisture damage, invites insects like termites, and requires more ongoing maintenance. Installing board and batten vinyl siding around windows.
Writing to fine homebuilding s breaktime forum, wenws is looking for some advice on the best way to finish the board and batten siding for his new house. At the top of a door or window, always direct the sheathing wrap over the head flange or cap flashing. I do think that installing board siding demands a rain screen in. Window flashing board and batten fine homebuilding. Cut the flashing tape for the sill at least 200mm wider than the opening. The j channel on the bottom, i drilled a bunch of holes in it so the water would run out of it no other way for it to get out. Today you can find boardandbatten siding combined with brick or stone exteriors and also combined with more. Consult the siding installer or exterior elevations on the plans for this information. For example, to install a board and batten wainscoting 32 inches high. Modern building products, like fiber cement siding, make it possible to achieve an identical aesthetic with more durable materials for a lowermaintenance siding solution. Typically, the building paper and pliable window flashing are installed prior to installing the board siding. Ive become a big fan of utilizing outsulation on all my houses over the last 23 years. Vinyl board and batten siding questions now im not to sure this is the proper method or not but what i did here is bend up a t for the bottom that also caps the 34 insulation and the old. The head flashing is taped to the wrb insulation and extends out to the jamb extensions.
Instead of squares, the standard is to estimate the cost of interior board and batten is per linear foot. The building codes are all headed the way of requiring exterior rigid foam the 2012 iecc will require 12. The trim around the openings is applied leaving a small gap at the flashing for drainage. How to install board and batten siding diy pj fitzpatrick. Dec 28, 2014 dec 28, 2014 flashing a window board and batten siding stay safe and healthy. Scott ginder the project architect come up with this awesome flashing detail. Attach the trim boards and flat tabs around the opening as shown in figures 8. Over the horizontal trim pieces, a flashing is installed, mostly to protect the trim piece.
Before you begin, cover the sheathing with building wrap and install trim boards and. Then each aspect and detail must be thought through one more time. Flashing shall be installed at the perimeters of exterior door and window. Lchannel installed instead of jchannel around trim to keep water out of the sides of. For beginners, i recommend starting with basic board. It was popular during the victorian era as a pragmatic method of adding architectural detail.
Aug 21, 2019 board and batten siding was traditionally made of wood. There are many ways to nail board and batten siding. Flashing details for panel siding greenbuildingadvisor. Flashing and trim details for doors and nofin windows. Flat face board design results in a straight, even surface. It was popular during the victorian era as a pragmatic method of adding architectural detail to carpenter gothic structures. How to install boardandbatten siding fine homebuilding. Please select one of our product lines above to see the various styles available. If windows and doors are properly protected with splines of felt or flashing tape, there is no need to caulk the joints where siding meets the side casings. While we were on the job and finishing up restoring this barn.
Rain screen with board and batten siding jlconline forums. Board and batten siding was traditionally made of wood. As part of this continual development, chhply has made some practical improvements to the stainless steel horizontal z flashings and interstorey z flashings. Board siding, asphalt shingles, flashing, roofing, weather barriers and flashing posted on may 20, 2015 rainscreen clapboard siding for an energyefficient island remodel. Cedar siding installation tips and information including flashing, caulking, roof and ground. Rain screen with board and batten siding if you like the look of reverse board and batten, then this is a perfect solution. Flashing and trim details for doors and nofin windows with boardandbatten siding over furring and exterior foam board. For raked windows, install the sealant at the top end of the flashing only to allow the stopend to discharge water. Make sure you know the proper nailing technique for the boards. Dec 28, 2014 flashing a window board and batten siding. As a homeowner, you will work with a contractor, who will facilitate the installation of your james hardie siding, trim, soffit, wrap and flashing products including products with colorplus technology. Dec 28, 2014 flashing a window board and batten siding stay safe and healthy.