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 Standards — Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter
Tags: fiber-cement, vertical, modern-farmhouse