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How much do board and batten shutters cost?
Prices Starting at $80.00 Standard and Heavy-duty Board and Batten window shutters are of exceptional value and beauty. Our custom exterior all-wood shutters add enduring character to new or updated structures. Made from high quality Select Grade lumber or composite.
What is a batten board?
Board and batten, or board-and-batten siding, describes a type of exterior siding or interior paneling that has alternating wide boards and narrow wooden strips, called “battens.” The boards are usually (but not always) one foot wide. The boards may be placed horizontally or vertically.
Are board and batten shutters in style?
These days Board and Batten style shutters are again in favor, especially where the home owner wants to create a rustic or a relaxed appearance. If the windows are very tall or you want to add additional visual interest, you could add a third Batten in the center.
How thick are board and batten shutters?
1″ thick
Board & Batten Cedar Shutters Constructed from 1″ thick equally spaced, custom sized boards. Board width is determined by overall shutter width and Board count, which may be specified to achieve custom board counts.
Can You Make your own board and batten shutters?
Follow this easy DIY tutorial to learn how to make board and batten shutters.Using this method you can build shutters of any size and add rustic charm to your home or cottage. Using lumber and this easy tutorial you can create your own board and batten shutters to give farmhouse style to your home’s exterior.
What kind of wood to use for batten shutters?
Best Wood for DIY Board and Batten Shutters. Several wood types will work well for your window shutter project. Pine and poplar are less expensive options. We chose cedar boards for our exterior shutters for several reasons: Cedar is a sturdy wood that holds up well in moist conditions.
What kind of exterior shutters do I Need?
ShutterLand composite and wood board and batten exterior shutters are available in several standard configurations. The basic arrangement of this shutter style consists of adjacent vertical boards with two horizontal battens. A third batten is required for shutters in excess of of 55″ in height, but is otherwise optional.
How big should the Batten be on a shutter?
Each batten will run diagonally across the boards and should be just shy of the width of your shutter. You have some liberty in how wide and where you place your battens.