Board and batten is natural wood; Horizon uses white pine.
The term “board and batten” refers to the style
of the siding, not necessarily the material. The boards that
make up the wall are covered by a thin wooden strip, the batten,
where they meet. Horizon board and batten siding comes unfinished.
White pine matures to a silvery-gray color over time, and
some people prefer this look, rather than preserving the bright
color of the fresh pine. The color is not an indication or
the integrity of the wood.
Duratemp, on the other hand, is an engineered panel type
of wooden siding. It is similar to T1-11, and is textured
to look like vertical boards with wood grain. Horizon includes
a paint or stain with Duratemp siding, and it is the same
price as the board and batten.
There are a number of factors to consider when choosing between
these two types of siding. Quality, however, is not one of
them. Board and batten and Duratemp are of comparable longevity,
and both are built to the high standards set at Horizon Structures.
The main difference between them is appearance. Board and
batten provides a rustic, natural look. Since Duratemp comes
with paint, it can be matched to existing buildings and gives
a more urbane appearance.
In addition, there are some other minor differences in construction.
Board and batten is built with a post and beam style frame
made of oak. This is the framing best suited for vertical
siding like boards. The frame of a Duratemp building is the
traditional wall studs most are probably familiar with. It
is constructed of pine. The kickboards of the stalls are installed
a bit differently depending on the siding as well. They are
both 1” x 8” oak boards, but they are applied
vertically in a board and batten building and horizontally
in a Duratemp-sided building. The windows are another difference.
Board and batten windows are wood framed and are 24”
x 28”. The windows used for Duratemp have a metal frame
(available in white or dark brown) and are 18” x 22”.
Duratemp windows also come complete with a screen.
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The final difference, and perhaps the deciding factor, to
consider when choosing your siding is location. Duratemp is
only constructed and shipped from our main location in Atglen,
Pennsylvania. Board and batten, by contrast, can be shipped
from any of our several workshops throughout the country.
So, even though the buildings themselves are the same price,
Duratemp may be more for customers far from PA due to shipping
costs associated with the longer distance.
Hopefully now you have a better understanding of the differences
and technicalities of the board and batten and Duratemp sidings
offered here at Horizon Structures. Whichever you choose,
know that a Horizon building will withstand years of use to
provide an attractive and serviceable addition to your property!
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