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exterior cladding

Fiber-cement board-and-batten

Board-and-batten profile in fiber cement. Combines the modern-farmhouse aesthetic with the durability of HardiePlank.

Cost tier

MID

Cost / sqft

$6–$13

Install

trade

Durability

high

Maintenance

low

Moisture

good

Cost notes

Premium price over lap profile; battens add labor.

Aesthetic

  • Finish: smooth
  • Color range: primed for paint, factory finishes
  • Pattern: vertical board batten
  • Visual weight: medium

Climate suitability

Hot-humid
Hot-dry
Mixed-humid
Mixed-dry
Cold
Arctic

Code notes

Class A fire rating.

Alternatives

Source

Architectural Graphic StandardsArchitectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter

Tags: fiber-cement, vertical, modern-farmhouse