8" Board & Batten

8" Board & Batten

A bold, dimensional board-and-batten profile for sidewalls and accent walls. The raised batten casts a deep shadow line for a modern agricultural and residential look — roll-formed to length in any of our stock colors.

8" Board & Batten — Valley Steel & Trim metal panel
UseWall / Siding
Coverage Width8 in
Profile / Rib Height7/16 in
Module5-15/16 in flat + 2-1/16 in batten
Fastener SystemExposed fastener
ApplicationVertical or horizontal walls
Recommended SubstrateOpen framing or solid substrate
Profile

Cross-section & fastening.

8" Board & Batten profile diagram
Profile cross-section
Specification

Profile, materials, warranty.

Profile
Use
Wall / Siding
Coverage Width
8 in
Profile / Rib Height
7/16 in
Module
5-15/16 in flat + 2-1/16 in batten
Fastener System
Exposed fastener
Application
Vertical or horizontal walls
Recommended Substrate
Open framing or solid substrate
Material
Gauge
29 GA / 26 GA
Coating
SMP — Silicone-modified polyester
Lengths
Cut to length
Accessories

Recommended accessories & fasteners.

A classic look, built for today

The 8" Board & Batten profile brings the timeless vertical shadow line of traditional board-and-batten siding to steel — delivering that familiar agricultural and farmhouse aesthetic with the durability and low maintenance of metal. The raised batten rib creates a deep, consistent shadow line that adds dimension and visual interest to any wall.

Where it works best

  • Barn, shop, and outbuilding sidewalls
  • Residential accent walls and gable ends
  • Agricultural and commercial building exteriors
  • Wainscot applications with a contrasting panel above

Colors & Gauges

Available in Valley Steel & Trim's full range of SMP stock colors in 29 and 26 gauge. Specify 26 gauge for high-traffic or high-exposure walls; 29 gauge covers most standard residential and agricultural applications.

Recommended Accessories & Fasteners

  • Corners: Classic Corner Trim or Custom Inside/Outside Corner
  • Base: Base Trim or Floating Base Trim
  • Top: J-Trim or F-Trim at header transitions
  • Fasteners: #10 × 1-1/2 in pancake-head screws (wood framing), color-matched to panel
  • Miscellaneous: Butyl tape at laps and penetrations, closure strips at top and bottom
Color visualizer

See 8" Board & Batten in every color.

Try any of our stocked colors on a real building — roof, walls, and trim — then share the link with your contractor.

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Color system

Every color, one factory finish.

SMP

Silicone-modified polyester

Whites & Neutrals
Artic White
#dfdce8
Polar White
#d3cfd3
Ash Gray
#a7a197
Old Town Gray
#9896a0
Charcoal Gray
#605e5b
Black
#0e1010
Earth Tones
Light Stone
#c8b5a9
Tan
#b0917a
Taupe
#958783
Buckskin
#857665
Brown
#563a31
Burnished Slate
#514541
Reds
Brite Red
#731e2a
Dark Red
#7d1c23
Rural Red
#7d1c23
Burgundy
#482a32
Greens
Green
#1a4339
Blues
Ocean Blue
#3d6072
Gallery Blue
#1c4b68
Metallics & Specialty
Copper Metallic
#a17046
Galvanum
#b5b3ad
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