Clean, tall lines that change how a house looks
Board and batten curb appeal without the scraping and repainting that wood demands.
Vertical vinyl siding runs up the wall instead of across it. Those tall lines make a house look taller, give a farmhouse or barn its classic board and batten character, and add contrast when paired with horizontal lap siding. Thrush & Son has installed siding on Miami Valley homes since 1960, and we install CertainTeed vertical panels the way the manufacturer requires.
Vertical panels hang differently than lap siding. They need furring or blocking behind them so every fastener lands in solid wood, a starter strip that sheds water at the bottom, and trim that keeps the lines plumb from the foundation to the soffit. Get that wrong and the panels wave. Get it right and the wall stays straight for decades.
Vertical vinyl siding works across a whole house, on a pole barn or garage, or as an accent on gables and entries. Compare it with our other siding replacement options, or see finished projects in the gallery.
- CertainTeedBoard & Batten and insulated CedarBoards™.
- 7″ or 8″ panelsTwo board widths for different looks.
- Since 1960Three generations, one family.
Three CertainTeed panels for vertical vinyl siding
Each one hangs on the same interlocking system. The difference is the profile and what’s behind it.
Board & Batten
CertainTeed’s vertical panel with wide boards and narrow battens that add a shadow line and depth. It comes in a 7″ profile at .052″ thick and an 8″ profile at .048″ thick, with a rustic wood-grain texture.
- Single 7″ or 8″ profile
- Class 1(A) fire rating
- Interlocking panels resist sagging and warping
- Lifetime limited warranty
CedarBoards™ Board & Batten
The same vertical look with insulation fused to the back of the panel. The insulation stiffens the wall, helps the panels lie flatter, and adds to the thermal performance of the wall.
- Insulation backing on every panel
- Treated insulation that lets the wall breathe
- Resists insects, rot and decay
- Lifetime limited warranty
Reverse Board & Batten
Flips the profile so the narrow strip sits recessed between wide flat boards. It reads more modern and pairs well with dark trim and a metal roof.
- Recessed channel instead of a raised batten
- Clean, contemporary shadow lines
- Mixes well with horizontal lap siding
- Lifetime limited warranty
Colors and textures change from season to season, so we bring current CertainTeed samples to your estimate. You can also browse CertainTeed’s Board & Batten line before we meet. Every vertical vinyl siding job we do follows the manufacturer’s installation instructions, which is what keeps that warranty in force.
One siding, three ways to use it
Most of the vertical vinyl siding we install lands in one of these spots. Plenty of homes mix two.
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The whole house
Full coverage gives a modern farmhouse look. Pair a light panel with dark windows and trim for the cleanest contrast.
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Gables, entries and bump-outs
Use vertical vinyl siding over horizontal lap siding to break up a large wall and draw the eye to the roofline or front door.
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Pole barns, garages and sheds
Board and batten is the traditional barn look. Vinyl keeps it without the rot, so a pole barn, detached garage or workshop can match the house and never need paint.
Thinking about a mix? Vertical panels pair well with horizontal vinyl siding, stone cladding at the foundation, and crisp exterior trim at the corners.
Recent vertical vinyl siding projects
Pick your colors before a single panel goes up
See your siding, roof and trim together so you choose with confidence, not guesswork.
Color is the hardest part of any siding project, and vertical vinyl siding makes it more visible because the panels draw the eye up the whole wall. ColorCoach lays out siding, roof and trim combinations side by side so you can see how they work together on a house like yours.
We start with the 60-30-10 rule designers use, then adjust for your roof, brick or stone. Bring photos of homes you like to our home exterior design center and we’ll build a palette around them.
Plan my colors- 60%
Siding
The main color covers most of the house, so it sets the mood. Vertical panels make it read even stronger.
- 30%
Roof and accents
Shingles, shutters, the front door or a gable in a second siding color carry the next share.
- 10%
Trim
Corners, windows, soffit and fascia. A small amount of contrast here makes the lines pop.
Want to read up on vinyl as a material? The Vinyl Siding Institute covers how vinyl siding is made and tested.
Straight answers before you choose
What Dayton-area homeowners ask us most about vertical siding.
What is vertical vinyl siding?
Vertical vinyl siding is vinyl siding whose panels run up and down the wall instead of side to side. The most popular style is board and batten, which has wide boards separated by narrow raised strips, the look of a classic barn or farmhouse.
Is vertical vinyl siding installed differently than horizontal siding?
Yes. Vertical panels need furring strips or blocking so the nails land in solid wood, a starter strip at the bottom that sheds water, and trim that keeps the panels plumb. We follow CertainTeed's installation instructions so your warranty stays in force.
Which vertical vinyl siding do you install?
We install CertainTeed Board & Batten in 7-inch and 8-inch profiles, CertainTeed CedarBoards insulated Board & Batten, and Reverse Board & Batten. We bring current samples and colors to your estimate.
Can I mix vertical and horizontal siding?
Yes, and many homeowners do. Vertical vinyl siding on the gables, an entry or a bump-out, with horizontal lap siding on the rest of the house, adds contrast without changing the whole exterior.
Does vertical vinyl siding work on barns and garages?
Yes. Board and batten is the traditional barn look, and vinyl keeps that look without rot or repainting, so a pole barn, garage or workshop can match the house.
How do I pick colors?
We use ColorCoach and the 60-30-10 rule: about 60% siding, 30% roof and accents, and 10% trim. We'll help you build a palette that works with your roof, brick or stone.
Do you have a siding promotion right now?
Yes. Use code SIDING1960 for $1,000 off a siding project. Mention it on the form below or when you call (937) 833-5136.
Start your vertical vinyl siding estimate
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