board and batten

noun

Carpentry.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of board and batten¹

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.”

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"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.

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Board and batten barn siding was used to make the cabinets and millwork.

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Features: The houses have vinyl siding, with stone, shake, board and batten features, and a one- or two-car garage.

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

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