Carpenter Gothic Siding

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Carpenter gothic siding.

Sometimes you ll also see these structures with board and batten. Carpenter gothic also sometimes called carpenter s gothic or rural gothic is a north american architectural style designation for an application of gothic revival architectural detailing and picturesque massing applied to wooden structures built by house carpenters. Some carpenter gothic homes have steep cross gables bay and oriel windows and vertical board and batten siding. On these buildings houses and often churches you ll find board and batten siding a vernacular departure advocated by a j.

This cladding isn t from the gothic tradition but rather from the cabin construction traditions of norway sweden and other parts of northwestern europe. Board and batten siding sometimes found in carpenter gothic houses and very modest structures differs from the common clapboard in that it consists of vertical wood boards with their butt joints covered by battens narrow strips imparting a seamed appearance. It s verticality was acclaimed as helping to suggest the overall lines of gothic. The gable end of this carpenter gothic house in central maine features fancy scroll work and unusual second floor windows the replicate cathedral features.

Steep roofs and fanciful vergeboards are typical. Carpenter gothic was the name for a folk interpretation of gothic designs. Carpenter gothic structures often have carved porch posts and railings and other elements that provide a strong vertical emphasis. Board n batten siding thus starts appearing around the 1830s and 1840s during what is now termed the gothic revival period.

Vertical board and batten siding is the favored cladding for carpenter gothic buildings particularly the taller structures. Note how the board and batten siding gives a strong vertical element to the house. It is also common to see board and batten siding in carpenter gothic architecture although this is by no means required.