board and batten

American  

noun

Carpentry.

1. a siding consisting of wide boards or of sheets of plywood set vertically with butt joints covered by battens.

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Etymology

Origin of board and batten

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

“The architectural features have a Craftsman feel” — including shake siding and board and batten siding — “all accented in a variety of paired color schemes available to personalize each home.”

From Washington Post • Aug. 9, 2022

"Borders can be used in the same way that wainscoting or board and batten is used — to create separation on a wall while adding texture and depth to a space," she notes.

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2022

There is an entablature of shingles resting on the board and batten siding, forming the interior walls.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 6, 2021

Now her early 1900s, white board and batten two-story home offers beauty, community and cost-efficiency.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2015

A few Washo began building simple rectangular board and batten houses in the 1890's.

From Washo Religion by Downs, James F.