- The vertical application of the board and batt siding requires some additions to the wall studs. Add horizontal 2-by-4-inch boards, spaced every two feet, to the exterior of the wall studs. This is an added cost in both materials and labor necessary for a board and batt siding system.
- Board and batt siding uses only common dimension lumber. Use 1-by-6- or 1-by-8-inch boards for the main portion of the siding. For the batts, or covers over the seams, use 1-by-2- or 1-by-3-inch lumber. The use of standard dimension lumber reduces the cost compared to milled beveled siding. Use either low cost pine or more expensive woods, such as redwood or cedar, which are naturally resistant to decay.
- Any natural wood siding requires routine maintenance. Keep the board and batt wood siding painted or covered with a water sealant. Use only galvanized or stainless steel nails when installing or maintaining board and batt siding.
- Grooved plywood siding provides a similar appearance to board and batt siding. Grooved plywood would not require the horizontal supports required for board and batt siding. It does require painting and routine maintenance, however. Specialty plywood siding with fiberglass exterior coatings eliminates the need to paint the exterior surface.
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