Who are James Hardie?

Founded in Australia in 1888, James Hardie has become a household name and a global leader in fibre cement cladding.

James Hardie products are produced sustainably and with low energy consumption from high-quality Portland cement, sand and cellulose fibres.

The unique properties of James Hardie fibre cement is the result of decades of work by their research and development teams. They are always striving to improve their products.

Hardieplank Cladding

Hardieplank is the modern classic product produced by James Hardie, it's easy to install and maintain. Hardieplank allows you to style your planks in horizontal lap, vertical hit and miss or an open joint style.

Length 3600 mm
Width 180 mm
Thickness 8 mm
Weight 7.4 kg

Overlap 30mm
Warranty 15 years
Fire Classification A2-s1, d0

Cladding Specifications

Cladding Finish - Woodgrain & Smooth

James Hardie's Hardiepank fibre cement cladding is available in both woodgrain and smooth finishes. Both offer the same technical specifications and carry the same warranty, the difference is purely aesthetics.

Please Note: The full colour range may not be available in smooth plank.

Hardieplank Trims

Available in 3m lengths, the Hardieplank colour matched trims have a simplified range that give you a clean modern look. Available in all 21 colours to give your project the perfect finishing touches.

External Corner

Used on the vertical corners where lapped boards are being installed on either side of the corner. The aluminium 90deg trim has equal dimensions for a perfect external corner finish.

James Hardie Hardieplank Symmetric Corner

James Hardie Hardieplank Symmetric Corner Details

Start Profile

Used at the bottom of the cladding to provide the kick out and air flow. Available in three depths to suit battens with a thickness of 25mm, 38mm and 50mm.

Internal Corner

Use vertically at internal corners to provide a neat finish. With lapped boards installed either side and butting straight up to the corner.

James Hardie Hardieplank Internal Corner Details

Hardie Trim (NT3)

The Hardie trim can be used in place of an aluminum external corner and also in the vertical of window reveals. The Hardie trim is available in two sizes, 90mm & 140mm and requires painting to match your chosen cladding colour.

James Hardie Hardieplank NT3 Trim Details

Hardie VL Cladding

Hardie VL plank is a V-groove interlocking profile cladding that can be fitted vertically or horizontally. It's low maintenance, natural look can be up to 20% faster to install due to the secret fixings.

Length 3600 mm
Width 214 mm
Thickness 11 mm
Weight 10.5 kg

Warranty 15 years
Fire Classification A2-s1, d0

Cladding Specifications

James Hardie VL cladding woodgrain finish

Cladding Finish - Woodgrain

Hardie VL fibre cement cladding is only available in woodgrain finish. A smooth option is not currently available but may be in the future.

Hardie VL Trims

Available in 3m lengths, the Hardieplank colour matched trims have a simplified range that give you a clean modern look. The VL trim range is similar to the Hardieplank range with a couple of additional trim options.

2 Part External Corner

Used on the vertical corners the inner trim fixes to the batten and the VL planks run up to it. Once in place pop the outer trim on top to cover all cut boards.

James Hardie VL 2 Part External Corner Details

Window Head & Vertical Starter

Used to start vertical Hardie VL Plank installations and at the top of windows to continue on the cladding.

James Hardie VL Window Head and Vertical Start

Start Profile

Provides lower edge support for the first board - for horizontal applications

Window Reveal

Used on the vertical of windows and doors. Hardie VL window reveal trims have a shallower return leading into the window/door reveal which allows for a single piece of board to be installed and finish the reveal.

James Hardie VL Window Reveal Trim Details

J Profile

Used as an end trim whenever the cladding finishes and under the window cill so the last horizontal board can be cut to size and fitted neatly.

Internal Corner

Use vertically at internal corners to provide a neat finish. With Hardie VL plank installed either side and butting straight up to the corner.

James Hardie VL Window Head and Vertical Start Details

Cladding Colours

James Hardie cladding is available in 21 ColourPlus technology colours. Availability changes from time to time, new colours are added and old colours discontinued.

James Hardie VL is only available in 8 colours. (Arctic White, Sail Cloth, Light Mist, Grey Slate, Anthracite Grey, Midnight Black, Khaki Brown & Chestnut Brown)

Use our Colour Comparison Chart to see the differences between manufacturers and the closest RAL code.

James Hardie VL Cladding installed on dormer window

Installation Hub

Use our installation hub to find the correct method of installing your Fibre Cement Cladding.

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Technical Documents

Download any of the below documents find out more technical information.

Hardieplank Family Brochure

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Hardieplank Fixing Guide

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Hardieplank BBA Certificate 2015

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James Hardie Cladding DIY Cost Calculator

Calculate the estimate cost for your DIY project by inputting your approximate dimensions.

Prices shown are a guide price to completing your James Hardie Cladding project yourself (DIY). Prices from James Hardie stockists will vairy depending on location and availability. The estimated guide price covers the Hardie boards, trims and related fixings only.

To gain an accurate quote please contact your local stockist.