Board and bat look with low maintenance suggestions

[Swampy]

Hello-

I was just looking for suggestions on siding my barn/hose/shop type building. I love the look of board and bat siding I am just concerned how it will hold up and how much maintenance it will take. The barn is in central Oregon and will see -10 winters and 110 summers, high desert, high winds, and high sun exposure.

There are just so many different products and sales pitches I am getting burned out on researching and thought I should ask the members here who have experiances all over the map.

If it works here is a pic of a similar looking building

Thanks

 

[bad daddy]

We built one in central BC, and it is done with Hardi Panel...It sees -40 to +90 F temps.
I was against it, because it looked like the building was sheathed in plywood, and it made the garage look really tall. My brother in law paid for it, and said I was wrong, it'll make the building look wider...yah, right.
If we build a house on the same property, it is going to look pretty ugly if he matches what he's done on the garage.
There is a lot of scrap material, and the panels are awkward to handle, and break easily. The good thing is, the woodpeckers don't go at it like they do on a wood building.

I'll try and find some pics of the detail for you.

 

[TheShrine]

All HardiBoard "board and batten" with the exception of the cedar beams on front portico and treated lumber on back steps and decking.

 

[slyone1000]

HardiPanels & HardiBoards are the Only way to go........Concrete with Fibers in the Boards. Might be brittle before going on. But once it is up. It will last 100 years. And holds paint very well. Or you can get them Pre-Painted

Sly

 

[bad daddy]

The problem with our build was the use of the big 5x10 panels... too unwieldy, and a lot of scrap... if we had done the horizontal hardy "siding" the scrap would have been minimal.

"The Shrine" looks great. Unfortunately, I cannot convince the BIL to do some detail work... he's more concerned with filling it with shite. And I do mean shite.

 

[TheShrine]

The problem with our build was the use of the big 5x10 panels... too unwieldy, and a lot of scrap... if we had done the horizontal hardy "siding" the scrap would have been minimal.

"The Shrine" looks great. Unfortunately, I cannot convince the BIL to do some detail work... he's more concerned with filling it with shite. And I do mean shite.

Thanks bad daddy.
I had the same problem with my builder. He wanted to put up the 4 X 8 sheets as well. I was set on a certain look and style and the 4 X 8 would not deliver that. Additionally, my builder wanted to put cedar battens on instead of Hardi. I wouldn't accept that either. My goal was not just 100% Hardi, but I also wanted the Board and batten look. I even had some on this forum try to discourage my process. My way took longer, cost more and was more difficult, but it is what I wanted. Of course, I realize that true board and batten is with cedar, I just wanted a more durable product with less up keep.

I'm glad I stuck to my guns! Good luck!

 

[airbassador]

+1 on the hardi-panel cement board type siding. I just used regular old wood strips for the battens though, and when all painted the same it looks pretty good.

I figured the panels will last a heck of a long time, and the battens are just decorative and can be pulled off and replaced if they get cosmetically challenged.

Sorry, I don't have any pictures to share.

 

[portcity]

i second the hardi board. thats whats on my house, and im putting it on my garage right now. i have an assortment of sizes to minimize waste, using the sheets in smooth. they do make a woodgrain, stucco finish, and woodgrain rb&b. its comes in 4x8, 4x9, 4x10, 4x12, 12"x16', 16"x16', and 2x16. the last three long pieces only come in smooth and woodgrain. This supply is going on whats available to me on the gulf coast. Also, for the trim and battens, we use either treated 1x or miritek. We dont use hardi trim much because people dont want to pay for it. And I wouldnt recommend the painted hardi. Used it on one house, you had to be real careful not to bump it because the color chipped so easy.

 

[sechack]

Shrine,
How did your contractors seal the horizontal joints in your siding? I can see a seam on the back side but not on the tall side. I assume the Hardi Plank is only 12' long?

Thanks

All HardiBoard "board and batten" with the exception of the cedar beams on front portico and treated lumber on back steps and decking.

 

[mmhouse]

+2 on Hardi siding material. Not only does it hold up extremely well but the finish on top lasts a lot longer also. I would definitely go with the Hardi material for the battens as well. Why mix an inferior material that will probably require additional maintenance and not last as long? It's worth paying a little more up front to significantly reduce the maintenance down the road IMO.

 

[arbee]

TheShrine, Nice Build!

I used 4x8 Hardipanel, 8" cedar grain. Used 1 3/4" battens ripped from 1x4" miratec. I'm really happy with the way it turned out but it was way too much work. I'd probably go with horizontal hardiplank if I had it to do over. Pictures in link below.

 

[TheShrine]

Shrine,
How did your contractors seal the horizontal joints in your siding? I can see a seam on the back side but not on the tall side. I assume the Hardi Plank is only 12' long?

Thanks

Yes, the planks are 12' long and the horizontal joint is sealed with a flashing that I can't remember the name of. It basically slips on to both ends and seals out the weather.

Here's some finished pics.

This is a pic of the same flashing used on the eves.

 

[babzog]

When I built my shed last fall, I used rough sawn pine for the board/batten. If I do nothing to it, it'll go grey in a few years and should stay that way for decades.

I am debating whether or not to paint it... but then, I'd be committed to painting it every couple of years thereafter.

These are the last pics I took of it. It's been long finished with the exception of fascia boards... I should get some new pics. At the time these were taken, the left half of the front has had the battens installed, the rest is just the boards.

 

[lilredex]

I am debating whether or not to paint it... but then, I'd be committed to painting it every couple of years thereafter.

Don't paint it, if you need some colour, get some transparent stain on it. Did my garage about ten years ago with 1 X 10" rough pine, sawn "channel siding" version on my table saw. Stain is homebrew.........grey floor paint/boiled linseed oil/ Varsol, all in equal portions.

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[babzog]

How well (ie: how long) does the stain hold up?

 

[portcity]

The joints should be flashed with z-metal

 

[Call me the Breeze]

I have the board and batten on mine. The garage was built already ( or it would have had 14' ceilings if it were up to me) when I bought the place in 1990. I live in Amish country so rough sawn Hemlock is widely available, and decently priced. The boards have been up ever since, and have held up great.
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Yes, We go through winters here too! LOL

 

[lilredex]

How well (ie: how long) does the stain hold up?

It can last forever if you wish. I like the "old" look, just not that yellowish/grey look that wood takes on, on its own. Have another garden shed that was finished the same nearly twenty years ago, and it is still looking OK. Guess it's about the look that pleases you...........