Elite Batten for Post-Frame Buildings: A Smarter, Cost-Effective Solution

Studies show that over 35% of homeowners in 2024 that inquired about post-frame buildings were interested in board and batten siding options.  Considering the U.S. pre-engineered metal building market was over $12.9 billion in 2024, that’s a significant group of customers looking for board and batten solutions.

The Problem Homeowners Faced

Traditional metal board and batten panels are typically a 10” coverage and can be quite expensive depending on fit and finish.  Most customers were willing to pay more compared to traditional AG panel until they found out they would also need a full underlayment (OSB, Plywood, etc.), which can be another $8-$15k on an average post frame building.

This underlayment is required for traditional board and batten as it cannot be applied directly to “girts” (exterior horizontal framing used in post frame construction).  The two layers of extra cost was enough to turn a high percentage of homeowners away from their dream of having a board and batten post frame building.

The Solution

Enter Metal Exteriors Elite Batten into the market, which is a 36” hidden fastener board and batten panel that DOES attach directly to the normal exterior framing of a post frame building.  The base Elite Rib panel is installed normally, then clips are used to screw the panel to the grits and to finish the board and batten look, “batten strips” snap onto the clips.

 This process delivers homeowners the board and batten siding that so many of them desire, without the additional costs of sheathing/underlayment.  Additionally, the process yields a large labor savings as Elite Batten installs in approximately 50% less time than a traditional 10” board and batten panel.

Elite Batten is a patent-pending system that is quickly gaining momentum throughout the post-frame industry. Reach out to start your quote or get a sample.