Board & Batten

A Modern Take on a Classic Vertical Siding Profile

Similar to other popular cladding profiles, Board & Batten is a simple yet stylish cladding option for residential and commercial applications that offers a longer lifespan and more design possibilities for your projects.

Available in two coverages with a 2-1/4” wide batten at a depth of 1/2”. The floating clip system offers easy installation with no exposed fasteners, ideal for thermal expansion and contraction.

Be sure to also check out our new roll-formed product, Forma Batten, which is similar in style and strength.

Keep scrolling for panel specs, available trims, installation guide, colours & finishes, and project photos!

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Board & Batten

Simple Yet Stylish

Panel Specifications

Application: Wall

Coverage: 9-3/4″ or 13-1/2″

Depth: 1/2″

Panel Length: Up to 26’10” (minimum length: 62″)

Available Gauge: 24

Available in 40+ Standard Colours & Specialty Finishes

Substrate: 1/2″ standard plywood minimum

Note: Ordered in multiples of 3 & 4

Cutting charge applies on lengths from 24″ to 62″

Recommended: Install over membrane and drainage mat

For 13-1/2″ coverage, we recommend our Specialty Series

Line Drawing

Forma Batten

Same Classic Look,
But Rollformed

Panel Specifications

Application: Wall

Panel Length: Up to 22′ (minimum length: 12″)

Coverages: 12-3/8″ or 10″ 

Depth: 3/4″

Available Gauges: 24ga (for 12-3/8″) & 26ga (for 10″)

Available in 40+ Standard Colours & Specialty Finishes

Substrate: 1/2″ standard plywood minimum

Note: Should always be applied over a solid substrate

Line Drawing

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Corrugated Installation Guide

Board & Batten Brochure

Get everything you need to know all in one page, including available trims & trim codes.

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Board & Batten brochure

Forma Batten brochure

Board & Batten in Graphite with SlimLine Soffit in Frontier Woodgrain

Installation Guide

The use of a proper underlayment is vital to the performance of any roofing system. Forma Steel strongly recommends the use of a peel and stick membrane for any slopes lower than 3/12. Since every project is different, care and attention should be paid to the product that is being specified so that the building performs as designed.

Venting, breathability and water resistance are all components of a building envelope and should be confirmed with building designers for optimal performance.

Board & Batten in Bright White

Custom Trim

Our Board & Batten panels come in our standard 1/2″ trim collection. Our Forma Batten panels come in our Forma Batten trim collection.

For a detailed view with trim codes, download the full trim list below.

1/2″ trim collection

Forma Batten trim collection

Available Colours & Finishes

Steel Samples Available

We offer a variety of steel samples to our customers including steel panels, steel colour pieces, and samples rings of our Standard Colours & Specialty Finishes. For an exact representation of colour, we always recommend viewing steel colours in person prior to ordering.

To get samples, find a Forma Steel dealer near you by clicking the button below.

Looking For More?

Visit the Cladding Series page for the full collection of profiles. Or check out our Inspiration Gallery to view more project photography with even more Colours & Specialty Finishes!

Get Textures You Can Feel

Our Textured Series delivers eye-catching, 3D visual effects to the product, while providing a surface that is more durable and scratch-resistant than standard pre-painted product.

Where to Buy Forma Steel

We distribute through a network of Forma Steel dealers throughout Western Canada and beyond. We can work with you to acquire the right materials and designs for any creative vision from conception to final physical form.

Ask for Forma Steel at your local building supply store or lumber yard. Or check out our Where to Buy map below!