What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
weatherboard
Example
The old house was covered in weatherboards that had seen better days. [weatherboards: noun]
Example
He spent the weekend weatherboarding the shed to protect it from the elements. [weatherboarding: verb]
weatherboarding
Example
Weatherboarding is an effective way to protect your home from the elements. [weatherboarding: noun]
Example
The contractor is weatherboarding the new house with durable materials. [weatherboarding: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Weatherboarding is more commonly used than weatherboard in American English, but both words are less common in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between weatherboard and weatherboarding?
Both weatherboard and weatherboarding are relatively formal terms, as they are technical words related to construction and architecture.
