Installation of our board and batten exterior (on both gables, though only one is visible in this picture) has begun! We were torn with what kind of front to put on these gables, because we didn't want to compete with the gorgeous granite on the rest of the house, but wanted to play up that cottage charm. We ultimately went with board-and-batten at the suggestion of the historic preservation council (we had originally proposed shake style shingles), and given the metal roof on the dormer and the roofing tile we've selected, we're so glad we did. We've always loved the style, and were thinking of doing this for our interior walls as well, so it should tie in nicely. We also love the fact that our house sits on old farmland, and this style kind of throws back to cottage farmhouse. If you love it as much as we do, you can find more inspiration here: http://www.houzz.com/board-and-batten .
Doesn't it look FABULOUS already? Can't wait to share more pics!
Sorry for the poor visibility in this pic. Ahh, the tarp. After the incident, we're being doubly sure we stay as dry as possible, thus the tarp. We had pop-up showers yesterday and expect more tomorrow, so better safe than sorry! We've been there once and don't want to go back!
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