Board and batten siding evolved as a means of more efficient construction to replace log-based building, but has been in use for at least 200 years.

Installing new board and batten siding costs $4,000 to $14,000, including labor, or about $9,000 on average. Old, faded siding can leave a home looking drab.

Traditionally, board-and-batten siding consisted of 10- or 12-inch vertical planks (”board”) stood side to side, with seams covered by narrow strips (“batten”).

HardieTrim batten strips are easy to cut and nail, resist rotting, cracking, splitting, damage from termites and are backed by a 10-year limited, transferable product warranty.