Board & Batten Siding Cost
Board and batten cost depends heavily on which material you choose for the boards — wood, engineered wood, fiber cement, or metal — plus the labor involved in the two-layer installation.
Typical installed price
| Per square foot, installed | $6 – $14 |
| Per square (100 sq ft), installed | $600 – $1,400 |
| Example: 1,700 sq ft of wall | $10,200 – $23,800 |
Planning range for US projects, including labor and routine accessories; not a quote. Reviewed September 2026. See how much siding costs for other materials and the factors behind these numbers.
What affects the cost
- • Base material choice — wood, engineered wood, fiber cement, or metal all have different material costs.
- • Board width and batten spacing, which are design decisions that change total material quantity.
- • Two-layer installation labor — battens are installed over board seams, adding labor time compared to single-layer lap siding.
- • Vertical orientation, which sometimes requires additional furring strips depending on the wall assembly.
Relative cost position
Compared to other siding materials, this option is generally on the moderate to high end of the range for material cost. Labor, region, and project complexity still matter more than material choice alone for your final total.
No fixed national pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does board and batten siding cost per square foot?
Installed, board and batten typically runs about $6–$14 per sq ft, or roughly $600–$1,400 per square. The board material (vinyl, engineered wood, fiber cement or wood) moves the price the most.
Is board and batten more expensive than lap siding?
It often costs somewhat more to install than horizontal lap siding due to the two-layer (board plus batten) installation process, though base material choice matters more.
Does the material choice change board and batten cost the most?
Yes — the underlying material (wood, fiber cement, metal, engineered wood) typically has a bigger cost impact than the board-and-batten style itself.