How Much Does James Hardie Board and Batten Siding Cost?

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Reviewed By: Coastal Windows & Exteriors

Last updated: September 14, 2026

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Board and batten is an upgraded James Hardie siding style, so hardie board and batten cost prices above plain lap siding, with fiber cement projects averaging about $21,500 for a full exterior job. Coastal Windows & Exteriors is a James Hardie Elite Preferred contractor and woman-owned exterior remodeling company serving 730+ towns across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine, with 7,000+ installations completed since 2011 behind every board and batten project.

What Homeowners Should Know About Board and Batten Pricing

Two products: Board and batten pairs Hardie Panel vertical siding with HardieTrim batten boards. That two-part makeup lifts your hardie board and batten cost above plain lap.
Batten spacing: Closer battens add more strips and more labor to the job. Spacing is the single biggest lever on your final number.
Regional average: Fiber cement siding projects average about $21,500 in the 2025 JLC Cost vs. Value report. That siding also returns 144.9% at resale.
Panel and trim: Large vertical Hardie Panels cover the wall, and narrow HardieTrim battens sit over the seams. Wider walls and tighter batten spacing both raise the piece count.
Color choice: Panels and battens come primed or in ColorPlus finishes, skipping on-site painting that runs up to $12,000. See our James Hardie siding colors guide for finish options.

Choosing Board and Batten With Confidence

Top Recommendation: Hardie board and batten for homeowners who want farmhouse curb appeal with fiber cement durability. Request a free siding estimate from us at Coastal, since batten cost will depend on your home’s measurements.

Best for Accents: Board and batten on gables or entryways, pairing vertical panels with your existing lap siding.

Smart for Low Upkeep: ColorPlus factory finishes that resist fading and skip the on-site painting step.

Ready to price your board and batten project? Real numbers come from a real measurement of your walls. Coastal Windows & Exteriors is a James Hardie Elite Preferred contractor and a woman-owned, family-run company since 2011, with a 4.8-star Google rating and 1,000+ verified reviews. Book a free estimate to see your figure.

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Last Updated: September 2026

Sources:

New England fiber cement siding projects average about $21,500. JLC Online Cost vs. Value 2025 New England, regional project cost data for fiber cement siding. (2026)
Fiber cement siding returns 144.9% at resale. JLC Online Cost vs. Value 2025, national resale and ROI data for siding projects. (2026)
Board and batten uses Hardie Panel vertical siding as the base material. James Hardie The Essential Guide to Board and Batten Siding, manufacturer guidance on building the board and batten look. (Accessed August 2026)
HardieTrim batten boards pair with Hardie Panel siding and come in ColorPlus finishes. James Hardie Hardie Trim Batten Boards, manufacturer product page for batten boards and finish options. (Accessed August 2026)
Hardie Panel vertical siding comes in a range of styles, textures and ColorPlus finishes. James Hardie Hardie Panel Siding, manufacturer product page for vertical panel siding. (Accessed August 2026)
Exterior house painting can cost up to $12,000. NerdWallet How to Save on the Cost to Paint a House, consumer guidance on exterior painting costs. (2026)

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