Does anyone have experience with completely smooth wooden facades without battens? We're considering having it on our house, but I'd like to hear if anyone knows the pros and cons.
Advantages besides the fact that it looks really nice, of course
Our salesperson says that it holds tight against weather and wind since the panel interlocks, and when it dries, the cracks between the boards don't become large enough to cause leaks. I still feel a bit unsure if it's as good as traditional paneling with battens.
Grateful for any thoughts on the subject!!
Advantages besides the fact that it looks really nice, of course
Our salesperson says that it holds tight against weather and wind since the panel interlocks, and when it dries, the cracks between the boards don't become large enough to cause leaks. I still feel a bit unsure if it's as good as traditional paneling with battens.
Grateful for any thoughts on the subject!!
We are using smooth paneling, also known as Z-panel. Our neighbor also uses smooth paneling but with a traditional "råspont" type.
The advantage of Z is that the overlap in the joint is larger than the rabbet variant, the disadvantage is that Z does not lock adjacent panels as well as rabbet.
In any case, the panel becomes a bit wavy, the panel boards warp a little but that's unavoidable, the same thing happens with lathed facades but it’s not as noticeable.
When it comes to tightness, there shouldn't be a problem, as there is usually something under the panel that provides that function, such as wind barrier, asfaboard, or exterior gypsum.
The advantage of Z is that the overlap in the joint is larger than the rabbet variant, the disadvantage is that Z does not lock adjacent panels as well as rabbet.
In any case, the panel becomes a bit wavy, the panel boards warp a little but that's unavoidable, the same thing happens with lathed facades but it’s not as noticeable.
When it comes to tightness, there shouldn't be a problem, as there is usually something under the panel that provides that function, such as wind barrier, asfaboard, or exterior gypsum.
V-phase laying and standing alternately looks nice, just make sure to turn the tongue and groove correctly, my paneling is from 1912 and in perfect condition. Naturally assumes Falu red paint.