Board and Batten Calculator
Construction & Home ImprovementCalculate the number of boards and battens needed to cover a wall in board-and-batten style.
Boards Needed
Number of vertical boards needed to span the wall width.
Battens Needed
25
Number of battens needed, based on whether they cover the board seams or sit only between boards.
Total Linear Footage (Boards + Battens)
392.0
Combined linear footage of boards and battens, each cut to the wall height.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should battens cover the seams or sit between boards?
Covering the seams, one extra batten beyond the board count, is the traditional board-and-batten look and also hides any small gaps from wood movement. Battens fitted only between boards, one fewer than the board count, is a less common alternative style.
Does this account for doors, windows, or furring strips?
No, this calculates the core board and batten quantities for a flat wall area only. A real project also needs furring strips behind the boards on some wall types, and material should be subtracted for any door or window openings, both outside the scope of this simplified version.
How much waste should I add?
A common allowance is 10 percent extra material for cutting waste and mistakes, on top of the calculated board and batten counts.
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