The vertical look that defines the modern farmhouse, installed with straight battens, tight seams and sealed edges.
Board and batten is made of wide vertical boards with narrow strips, called battens, covering the seams. The result is a strong vertical rhythm that makes a house look taller and more custom. It has become one of the most requested looks in Nashville, used on whole houses, gable ends, garages, porches and accent walls beside lap siding or brick. It is available in fiber cement, engineered wood, real wood and vinyl.
The look is simple but unforgiving. A batten that wanders even a quarter inch is visible across the street, so we plumb and snap lines before a single board goes up. We choose spacing that suits the width of the boards, flash the tops and bottoms and keep the base clear of the ground. Whether you want a whole house in black and white or just a gable end in a deep color, we plan the layout so the pattern lands cleanly at corners and windows.
We set layout lines with a level and a chalk line so battens stay perfectly vertical from top to bottom.
Spacing is planned around windows, doors and corners so the pattern ends cleanly rather than in awkward slivers.
Top and bottom edges are flashed and sealed to keep water from getting under the boards.
Pair with lap siding, brick or stone for a custom look with defined sections.
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BeforeAfterModern farmhouse look.
Straight as a rule.
Dark and light combos.
Fiber cement, wood, vinyl.
Water managed.
Clean at corners.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Home situationModern Farmhouse StyleBoard and batten, black windows and crisp white walls: here is how to get the modern farmhouse look…Learn more 
Siding material guideSiding ProfilesProfile is the shape of the siding. Here is how lap, board and batten, shake and vertical profiles…Learn more 
Siding material guideFiber Cement SidingA tough, paintable siding that resists storms, pests and rot, with a premium look and a higher price.Learn more Enter your walls and gables, take out windows and doors and see the squares of siding, the pieces and the house wrap to order.
You tell us about your house and what you want, new siding, a repair or a storm check, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We walk every wall, measure, probe suspicious spots, look at trim, soffit and gutters and take photos of anything of note.
We explain your options for material, profile and color, and give you a written scope with clear pricing, timing and what is behind the siding.
We protect landscaping, remove old siding, repair sheathing and install house wrap with flashed openings before anything new goes on.
We hang siding, corners, trim, soffit and details with the right fasteners, spacing and caulk, and keep the house sealed at the end of each day.
We clean up with magnets and rakes, walk the house with you and leave simple care instructions and a reminder for your next check.
No. It suits cottages, ranches, cabins and modern homes, especially as an accent against other materials.
Fiber cement holds crisp lines and paint well. Engineered wood and vinyl are also good, depending on budget and upkeep.
Spacing depends on board width and the look you want. Wider boards feel more modern, narrower more traditional.
Seams and battens should be checked and recaulked as needed, but upkeep is similar to other painted siding.
Yes. Gables and front entry walls are popular accent places.
Fiber Cement SidingA tough, paintable siding that stands up to storms, sun and pests and gives your home the look…Explore 
Vertical SidingPanels and boards run top to bottom for a clean, modern line, with careful flashing at the base…Explore 
Accent Walls and GablesAdd contrast and character with shake, board and batten or stone on gables, entries, dormers and bump-outs.Explore 
Additions and Garage SidingNew rooms, garages and bump-outs blended into the existing house so the addition looks like it was always…Explore Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.
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