Maibec Board And Batten Siding Installation

In some areas it is common to attach vertical 1x2 furring strips before installing board and batten siding.

Maibec board and batten siding installation.

The end matched tongue and groove joints firmly secure the siding at the top bottom and ends of every board producing a flawless look with virtually no visible nails. For optimal performance and appearance and to benefit from all the advantages maibec warranties have to offer maibec siding must be installed with great care. Maibec is the american benchmark for residential and commercial siding systems. In addition to applying stain to both sides and all edges nailing both boards and battens correctly also is key.

Attach strips around windows and doors then lay out and attach horizontal strips every 16 inches. For siding and trims. If your sheathing is not solid plywood or osb these strips are needed to provide a nailing surface. That s why maibec follows the industry s best practice of requiring a rainscreen air gap between its genuine wood siding and the weather resistant barrier.

A plastic hammer end cap is provided to protect the stain on the nail heads. You nail through the batten to only one edge of the board and let the other board edge float under the next batten he writes. 15 lbs of nails per 1 000 sq. Simple nailing batten.

Developed by maibec our em installation system ensures siding locks perfectly into place. Once you have it centered and plumb install the nails on the bottom top and also once every 18 24 along the batten s length. Installation guide use maibec hot dipped zinc galvanized ring shank nails with textured head that are corrosion resistant and factory stained to match the siding. For optimal performance and appearance and to benefit from all the advantages maibec warranties have to offer maibec siding must be installed with great care.

Before installing your maibec resistech exterior siding carefully read the entire installation guide. Rdesigns suggests the traditional method. When you finish on all sides of your house you can finish the look with two adjoining pieces of trim along each corner. Eight timeless shades available in our urbahn textured and brushed face finishes.

The best protection for your siding and home water penetration can do serious damage to a home. Enjoy your new board and batten siding. Genuine wood exterior siding before installing your maibec exterior siding carefully read the installation guide completely. Available only from maibec our popular natural tones are achieved through a unique process that increases durability while reducing the time consuming maintenance often associated with traditional semi transparent stains.

The rainscreen installation system.