In order to keep fixings hidden as much as possible i m going to suggest using glue and pins to fix the panel to the batten.
How to put up wood panel siding.
Cut openings step 6.
Expert advice on how to install wood or fiber cement lap siding including how to prepare exterior walls and lay out siding for installation.
How to do it prep the walls.
Step 1 before the siding is installed take a layer of plywood sheathing covered with felt building paper and install it onto the exterior surface of a your house s wood frame.
Step 2 cutting wood siding.
The felt paper acts as a water and air barrier but allows water vapor to pass through so as not to accumulate in the wall assembly.
Have at least one helper to handle and hold 4 by 8 foot panels.
Install metal z flashing at the wall tops if the soffit under the roof overhang is not covered.
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The starter strip must be installed level and properly spaced from whatever is below it.
Prepare the walls as you would for other wood sidings by applying building wrap applying self stick.
Prime the panel edges.
Apply adhesive step 7.
Installing the siding use a table saw to rip a 1 wide strip of the siding.
Repeat for all of the panels.
Step 7 fix moldings in place.
For an installation over wood frame walls that sit on a concrete or masonry foundation the starter strip should be.
This is a good idea even if the panels are preprimed because plywood edges are very.
Trim to fit step 5.