Epic Steel Board & Batten Panel - 24 Gauge Stock Colors

Epic Steel’s Board & Batten Panel delivers traditional wood-like aesthetics with steel performance, featuring a hidden fastener system that eliminates visible screws and reduces water infiltration risks. At 1.001 lbs/sq ft in 24-gauge steel, it offers Class 4 Hail Impact Resistance and Class A Fire Rating — specifications that matter in Montana’s wildfire zones and hail-prone areas.

The panel’s hidden fastener design creates clean vertical lines while the 1.0-inch snap batten height provides authentic board-and-batten shadow lines. Steel weighs less than half of fiber cement (approximately 1 lb/sq ft versus 2.3 lbs/sq ft for Hardie) and offers longer finish warranties with PVDF systems.

Panel Configuration and Performance

Three width options let contractors optimize material usage: 12.375”, 16.375” (standard), and 20.375”. Wider panels mean fewer battens and faster installation on large wall sections. Epic recommends the striated surface option to reduce oil-canning — flat panels require a visual waiver.

The technical specifications tell the durability story:

Specification	Value	Source
Gauge	24 gauge	manufacturer
Weight	1.001 lbs/sq ft	manufacturer
Substrate	AZ-50 Galvalume, 50,000 psi yield	manufacturer
Panel lengths	9” minimum, no maximum	manufacturer
Fire rating	Class A	tested
Hail impact	Class 4	tested

Testing confirms UL90 Uplift Resistance, ASTM E 1592 uplift performance, ASTM E 283 air infiltration resistance, and ASTM E 331 water penetration resistance. These aren’t marketing claims — they’re third-party test results that insurance companies care about.

Finish Systems and Color Selection

Epic offers Durapon70™ PVDF and Kynar 500® finish systems with up to 35-year paint warranties. The substrate carries a 20-year Galvalume warranty.

Stock colors in 24-gauge include fourteen options: Acrylic Coated Galvalume (non-painted), Regal White, Slate Gray, Charcoal Gray, Dark Bronze, Medium Bronze, Colonial Red, Evergreen, Gun Metal (low-gloss textured), Gotham Patina (low-gloss textured), Matte Black, Vintage® (weathered color), Rustic Rawhide® (textured), and Coal Black Rawhide® (textured).

The textured and low-gloss options reduce glare and hide minor imperfections better than high-gloss finishes. Matte Black and the Rawhide textures work particularly well on contemporary mountain homes where reflectivity needs control.

Installation and Applications

This panel system works for exterior wall cladding on residential, commercial, and agricultural buildings, plus interior and exterior wainscoting and accent panels for gables, eaves, and valleys. It’s wall-mount only — not suitable for roofing or flooring applications.

Installation requires solid wood decking or open framing as substrate. Fastener spacing typically runs 2 feet on center, though site-specific engineering may require adjustments. Cut panels upside-down to protect the paint finish and remove all metal shavings immediately.

Trim pieces include Z-Bar, J-Metal (Full Return), Wainscot, Angle/Square Base, and Outside/Inside Corners. Custom matching trim profiles come in 10-foot lengths.

Professional installers emphasize the benefit of striated panels for a flatter visual appearance (reducing ‘oil-canning’) and praise the ease of the snap-on hidden fastener system for efficiency.

FAQs

What makes this different from traditional board-and-batten siding? Steel resists rot, insects, and UV fading with no repainting required, unlike wood siding that needs regular maintenance. The hidden fastener system eliminates visible screws while reducing water entry points.

Can these panels handle Montana’s weather extremes? Class 4 Hail Impact Resistance and Class A Fire Rating provide documented protection against Montana’s primary siding threats. The steel substrate delivers superior wind and impact resistance compared to traditional materials.

What fasteners work with this system? Epic specifies #10 Wood-Grip screws for dimensional lumber, #14 Wood-Grip wafer screws for plywood/OSB, and #12 Tek screws for trim and lap seams.

How does the warranty work? Paint warranties extend up to 35 years with Durapon70™ PVDF, ULTRA-CLAD™, and Valspar systems. The Zincalume® AZ-50 substrate carries a 20-year warranty. Warranties void if fasteners aren’t sealed or if metal particles from cutting remain on the surface.