Cladding a home is more than just weather protection, it's about giving your façade character and reflecting a lifestyle. In recent years, the farmhouse board and batten siding trend has surged back in popularity, blending the rustic authenticity of traditional design with the sleek look of modern architecture.
With the Bolton Collection from Rialux, this classic design is reimagined in vertical aluminum siding. Lightweight, durable, and eco-friendly, it offers homeowners the timeless charm of farmhouse aesthetics with the performance of a modern material.
Farmhouse vertical siding: a timeless design
The board and batten siding style is instantly recognizable thanks to its vertical planks, a distinctive look that sets it apart from horizontal siding. Originally used on barns and farmhouses over 200 years ago, this design carries a rustic, authentic feel that many homeowners still admire today.
Historically, farmhouse vertical siding was built from wood. While warm and charming, wood required constant upkeep, painting, staining, and sealing. Later, options like fiber cement or HDF emerged, but these alternatives are heavy, labor-intensive, and costly to install.
The Bolton Collection by Rialux solves these issues. Made from premium aluminum, it replicates the wood-grain look of traditional siding while delivering outstanding resistance to the elements, minimal maintenance, and faster installation.
Board and batten siding for modern homes
Board and batten is no longer limited to countryside farmhouses. Today, it’s a design embraced by architects and homeowners in modern neighborhoods, where it adds vertical rhythm and texture to otherwise clean-lined façades.
Whether installed on a suburban home, an urban duplex, or a modern house exterior, board and batten aluminum siding delivers the perfect balance between traditional farmhouse charm and contemporary sophistication.
The Bolton Collection is available in 10 neutral, elegant colors, thoughtfully designed to complement Rinox brick and other Rialux aluminum siding options such as Tiago or Timberland. Homeowners can mix horizontal and vertical orientations or combine textures to create a façade that is distinctive, timeless, and perfectly tailored to their vision.
The advantages of vertical aluminum siding
Lightness and quick installation
At just 6.5 lb per panel, aluminum siding is significantly lighter than wood, vinyl, or fiber cement. Its innovative click-lock system, similar to engineered flooring, allows panels to snap together seamlessly. The result: installation that is 25% faster than vinyl or fiber cement, reducing labor costs and simplifying both renovations and new builds.
Aluminum vs farmhouse board and batten vinyl siding
While many homeowners are familiar with farmhouse board and batten vinyl siding, aluminum offers clear advantages. Vinyl, although affordable, is prone to warping, cracking, and fading over time. Aluminum, by contrast, maintains its appearance for decades, resists impact, and better withstands extreme temperatures. For those seeking a low-maintenance upgrade to traditional vinyl siding, aluminum is the superior choice.
Robustness and durability
Designed for Canadian climates, Bolton aluminum siding resists:
-UV rays,
- freeze-thaw cycles,
- strong winds,
- extreme temperature swings.
It won’t rust, warp, or lose its shape. With a 25-year warranty, Rialux ensures long-term peace of mind for homeowners investing in quality.
Minimal maintenance
Unlike wood, which requires repainting or staining every 5 to 7 years, aluminum siding is virtually maintenance-free. No repainting, caulking, or refinishing is needed. A quick rinse with a garden hose (no high pressure) keeps the siding looking new for years.
Complying with municipal regulations
Before installing new siding, always check your municipality’s building codes. Some impose restrictions on:
- exterior siding colors,
- materials allowed,
- the proportion of materials used on façades.
The Bolton Collection makes compliance easy. Its neutral, timeless colors are accepted in most urban, suburban, and rural environments, ensuring your siding project aligns with local requirements while elevating your home’s curb appeal.
Visualizing the final result of your siding project can be challenging. To make it easier, Rialux developed a virtual design tool that lets you simulate the Bolton Collection in different exterior settings.
In just a few clicks, you can:
- test multiple color and texture combinations,
- visualize farmhouse board and batten siding directly on a façade,
- see how the Bolton Collection pairs seamlessly with Rinox brick,
- simplify discussions with contractors or architects.
While final purchases are made through Rialux’s distributor network, this tool provides a clear vision of your project before work begins helping you make confident, informed decisions.