Thanks for explaining the reason for 16” spacing. Many of the homes in my area (Pacific Northwest) have board and batten siding. Most are James Hardie cement fiberboards and 2.5”x0.75” battens. I see all finishes - smooth, cedarmill, and stucco boards with smooth or rustic battens. Most have batten spacing of 16” and there is a smaller proportion of 12” and 24”. There are new homes being built near me with board and batten and I asked the builder this week what most buyers are requesting and he said there is an increasing number of requests for 24” to create more of a modern farmhouse look. Seeing different batten spacing all on one street was helpful and the wider spacing did look more modern but didn’t lack visual interest (partially because there were other architectural features). I know this is an older post but thought I would add this observation for others who are researching batten spacing. My husband and I like the wider spacing (16”-24”), but can also see why 12” would look nice and be the right choice for certain houses and styles.
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