replacing vinyl with board and batten – some questions
SchwimDandy
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Hello there, everyone!
I’m looking to replace vinyl siding installed over wrapped osb sheathing and am trying to find a relatively inexpensive solution while not crippling the lifespan of the new siding.
The house is already got sheathing so I was wondering if I could save money by using thin plywood with battens installed over top. Is this doable? I thought I would use some construction adhesive and fasten with screws every 12 inches under where the battens would get installed.
Is this a viable method of attaining this look and if so, do I need to take any certain precautions to keep issues after install at bay? If this isn’t doable, what material would get me a longer life without breaking the bank?
Thanks for your time!
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If house wrap is taped and in good condition, they make vinyl board & batten siding which is durable, minimal maintenance and doesn’t require paint. In the long run, you may find this a less costly option.
Hi there Spartan, and thanks for the help! I should have mentioned this in the OP but I'm hoping to get away from vinyl. Aside from personal prejudices against the product, I'm also looking at potential color changes down the road.
Ah, I have never used really thin plywood. I feel that it’s not the adhesive to the wall that is the issue but rather the delaminating that can occur from heat & cold. Other than that, I see no reason that with proper paint, nail & joint sealing you idea seems sound
It's more expensive up front but I would use Azek for the board and batten. It can be painted and is good for a very long time.
I had T-1-11 siding that was pretty beat up. I went over it with 3/8" no-grove exterior plywood and added battens every 12". I did a rain screen by separating the two with vertical 3/8" plywood strips, located under the battens. It still looks good after 10 years.
I would not use plywood for battens. If you have any moisture are all, I think they will swell over time. I ripped my battens out of 6" wide fence boards - douglas fir. I used 2" galvanized ring-shank nails to put everything together (coil nailer). No construction adhesive.
Thanks so much for the help and pics, tfarwell. I was considering the same plywood and had considered ripping pressure treated 2x material for my batttens. I figured I could get enough out of something like a 2x8 to make it a cost effective solution. What do you mean by separating with the vertical strips? Do you mean placing fir strips under the plywood at any location that a batten will be installed? so fir strip / plywood / batten sandwich?