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For over 135 years, James Hardie has delivered trusted building solutions, shaping the way Australia builds.

James Hardie is the #1 cladding brand in Australia, delivering high‑performance building materials that support modern design and long‑lasting performance. With a growing portfolio of total exterior solutions, James Hardie empowers homeowners and trade professionals to create contemporary homes with confidence, combining design flexibility, durability and trusted protection. Backed by more than 100 years of expertise, James Hardie is committed to innovation, quality and reliability across every stage of the build. Guided by its purpose of Building a Better Future for All™, and underpinned by an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm, James Hardie helps support stronger, more resilient communities.

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Linea™ Weatherboard

Create Modern Coastal or Hamptons looks with the deep shadow and clean horizontal lines of Linea™ Weatherboard. Linea™ Weatherboard is a pre-primed, thick horizontal weatherboard with deep shadow lines, available in 150mm and 180mm widths. With Linea™ Weatherboard, you can harness the features and charm of weatherboard styles with the benefits of Hardie™ fibre cement. The 16mm thickness enables handy tongue and groove short ends for clean butt joins, even off-stud. Made to withstand our harsh Australian climate, Linea™ Weatherboard is resistant to shrinking, swelling and warping, which can help to maintain your paint finish for longer. __Key Features__ - Can be installed where the fixings are concealed by the board above helping to reduce patching and sanding. The boards are back-bevelled to sit flush with frames - Corner soaker and slimline box corner accessories reduce construction time doing mitred corners or building weatherboards stops - Fire resistant - adheres to bushfire attack level BAL40 - Resistant to rot, and damage from termites and moisture - Can be installed to timber or light gauge steel frames - CodeMark certified - 25-year product warranty ![australian-made-logo](//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/2s0SCDct7xoVfAooJNxFlt/6d25b7f131acd6e695bf2069e537d688/australian-made-logo.png)![GreenTag GreenRate](//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/63axGyuKLuJI0Zx7ekUKL7/6ce1372a7ee0a1034362e99d0690b5b2/GreenTag_GreenRate.png) Discover which Hardie™ fibre cement products are GreenRate™ certified and more on our [Sustainability & ESG page](https://www.jameshardie.com.au/sustainability-esg-initiatives).

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Axon™ Cladding

Introduce drama and detail to your walls with the clean vertical lines of Axon™ Cladding. Axon™ Cladding is a range of vertically grooved panels which incorporate the beauty and fine detail of painted vertical joint timber with the benefits of Hardie™ fibre cement. Axon™ Cladding provides the efficiency of a large panel and comes in a range of heights to suit common wall sizes, which helps to reduce waste. Featuring a stepped shiplap joint on the long edges for easy installation, it can be gun nailed and cut cleanly with a circular saw using a dust-reducing fibre cement blade. Axon™ Cladding is available in two groove spacing options to give the appearance of narrow and wide board sizes. Axon™ Cladding 133mm Smooth and Axon™ Cladding 400mm Smooth are smooth textured panels with vertical grooves spaced 133mm and 400mm apart respectively. Axon™ Cladding 133mm Grained has a textured finish to evoke that of timber. __Key Features__ - The vertical 9mm wide grooves imitate vertical joint timber cladding or paneling - Shiplap joints remove the need for joint setting to help speed up construction - Fire resistant - adheres to bushfire attack level BAL40 - Resistant to rot, and damage from termites and moisture - Can be installed to timber or light gauge steel frames - CodeMark certified - 25-year product warranty ![australian-made-logo](//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/2s0SCDct7xoVfAooJNxFlt/6d25b7f131acd6e695bf2069e537d688/australian-made-logo.png)![GreenTag GreenRate](//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/63axGyuKLuJI0Zx7ekUKL7/6ce1372a7ee0a1034362e99d0690b5b2/GreenTag_GreenRate.png) Discover which Hardie™ fibre cement products are GreenRate™ certified and more on our [Sustainability & ESG page](https://www.jameshardie.com.au/sustainability-esg-initiatives).

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Hardie™ Oblique™ Cladding

Evoke a bold, contemporary aesthetic with the wide grooves and bespoke design flexibility of Hardie™ Oblique™ Cladding. Square and angled edges cast shadows that bring rhythm and depth to walls. Defined by its bold proportions, this cladding enables the creation of standout, one-of-a-kind facades. The only Hardie™ exterior cladding product with a slanted groove edge, delivering highlights and shadows that shift throughout the day. Available in 200mm and 300mm widths, these 14mm thick shiplap boards offer multiple installation options and allow for simple alternation or unique combinations. The 3000mm boards suit common wall heights to help to reduce waste, while the 4200mm lengths give tall walls a continuous look, reducing the need for horizontal joints. The boards are pre-primed and ready to paint. __Key Features__ - Install vertically or horizontally, in single width or bespoke arrangements - The [Hardie™ Structural Batten](https://www.jameshardie.com.au/accessory/hardie-structural-batten) makes vertical installation and bespoke arrangements easy - Fire resistant - adheres to bushfire attack level BAL40 - Resistant to rot, and damage from termites and moisture - Can be installed to timber or light gauge steel frames - CodeMark certified - 25-year product warranty ![australian-made-logo](//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/2s0SCDct7xoVfAooJNxFlt/6d25b7f131acd6e695bf2069e537d688/australian-made-logo.png)![GreenTag GreenRate](//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/oazJRppQSxAFwbeuUuC61/873593ab50ca971420058507059f667b/JH25081_greentag-greenrate-Lockup-QR.png) Discover which Hardie™ fibre cement products are GreenRate™ certified and more at [https://www.jameshardie.com.au/sustainability-esg-initiatives](https://www.jameshardie.com.au/sustainability-esg-initiatives)

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Stria™ Cladding Fine Texture

Introducing Stria™ Cladding Fine Texture: an extension of our popular Stria™ Cladding range and new addition to the Hardie™ Architectural Collection. The 14mm thick board features a sharp v-groove combined with an embedded fine render texture for a robust feel on the ground floor. The interlocking edges allow for quick and easy installation, and concealed fix with minimal face fixing or patching required. Hardie™ embedded texture technology creates beautiful, consistent textures without the need for specialist tradespeople, and the boards come pre-primed and ready to paint. Available in 3000mm and 4200mm board lengths, vertical installation is ideal for creating Box Modern, Barn or Modern Farmhouse designs. Alternatively, stack the boards horizontally for a more traditional render look without the weight of masonry. __Also available:__ [Stria™ Cladding Smooth](https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/stria-cladding-smooth) Key Features - The interlocking edges allow for quick and easy installation - The Hardie™ Structural Batten makes vertical installation easy - Fire resistant - adheres to bushfire attack level BAL40 - Resistant to rot, and damage from termites and moisture - Can be installed to timber or light gauge steel frames - CodeMark certified - 25-year product warranty ![australian-made-logo](//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/2s0SCDct7xoVfAooJNxFlt/6d25b7f131acd6e695bf2069e537d688/australian-made-logo.png)![GreenTag GreenRate](//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/63axGyuKLuJI0Zx7ekUKL7/6ce1372a7ee0a1034362e99d0690b5b2/GreenTag_GreenRate.png) Discover which Hardie™ fibre cement products are GreenRate™ certified and more on our [Sustainability & ESG page](https://www.jameshardie.com.au/sustainability-esg-initiatives).

Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding

Achieve a modern, minimalist aesthetic with Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding. Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding is a pre-textured fibre cement panel. The natural sand texture adds warmth and diffuses light, giving your new home, renovation or extension a fine matte finish. Hardie™ embedded texture technology creates beautiful consistent textures without the need for renderers, and the panels come pre-sealed and ready to paint. It’s durable and lower maintenance than traditional cement render to stay looking good for many years to come. It is available in 1200mm wide sheets in common wall heights up to 3600mm for minimal joints and maximum coverage. __Key Features__ - Shiplap joining system eliminates need to tape and set joints and reduces risk of cracking - Compatible with a suite of architect-designed accessories for a detailed finish in horizontal joints and corners - Fire resistant - adheres to bushfire attack level BAL40 - Resistant to rot, and damage from termites and moisture - Can be installed to timber or light gauge steel frames - CodeMark certified - 25-year product warranty ![australian-made-logo](//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/2s0SCDct7xoVfAooJNxFlt/6d25b7f131acd6e695bf2069e537d688/australian-made-logo.png) ![good-design-banner](//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/5ByY7aUp528Btie7zIoCT2/c448a20cb056129d64b17af95015e6cb/good-design-banner-sep22-3.png)![GreenTag GreenRate](//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/63axGyuKLuJI0Zx7ekUKL7/6ce1372a7ee0a1034362e99d0690b5b2/GreenTag_GreenRate.png) Discover which Hardie™ fibre cement products are GreenRate™ certified and more on our [Sustainability & ESG page](https://www.jameshardie.com.au/sustainability-esg-initiatives).

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Hardie™ Brushed Concrete Cladding

With the embedded swept texture reminiscent of softly brushed concrete, these fibre cement panels give your home a finish that’s visually sophisticated, and dynamic to the touch. The fresh, flowing lines of Hardie™ Brushed Concrete Cladding are ideal for creating modern minimalist facades with interest. Hardie™ embedded texture technology creates beautiful consistent textures without the need for artisan trades people, and the panels come pre-sealed and ready to paint. Hardie™ Brushed Concrete Cladding is available in 1200mm wide sheets in common wall heights up to 3600mm for minimal joints and maximum coverage. It’s suitable for ground floor and mixed-story applications, allowing you to make modern with confidence. __Key Features__ - The panels are connected to each other with shiplap joints, cut to size and typically gun-nailed with no patching - Compatible with a suite of architect-designed accessories for a detailed finish in horizontal joints and corners - Fire resistant - adheres to bushfire attack level requirements of BAL40 - Resistant to rot, and damage from termites and moisture - Can be installed to timber or light gauge steel frames - CodeMark certified - 25-year product warranty ![australian-made-logo](//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/2s0SCDct7xoVfAooJNxFlt/6d25b7f131acd6e695bf2069e537d688/australian-made-logo.png)![GreenTag GreenRate](//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/63axGyuKLuJI0Zx7ekUKL7/6ce1372a7ee0a1034362e99d0690b5b2/GreenTag_GreenRate.png) Discover which Hardie™ fibre cement products are GreenRate™ certified and more on our [Sustainability & ESG page](https://www.jameshardie.com.au/sustainability-esg-initiatives).

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Stria™ Cladding Smooth

Achieve a range of sleek looks with customisable Stria™ Cladding Smooth. Featuring deep, square-shaped grooves, Stria™ Cladding Smooth creates strong horizontal or vertical line details in modern home designs. Clean and sophisticated, Stria™ Cladding Smooth is the perfect solution for contemporary designs that require a bold but pared-back aesthetic. Available in 325mm and 405mm widths, the boards are 14mm thick with shiplap joints that leave 15mm-wide horizontal grooves for strong, clean lines. Introduce design versatility into your home by varying the application and switch between widths, orient the boards vertically, or panelise them with the vertical flashing stop accessory. The 3000mm boards suit common wall heights to help to reduce waste, while the 4200mm lengths give tall walls a continuous look, reducing the need for horizontal joints. The boards are pre-primed and ready to paint. __Also available:__ [Stria™ Cladding Fine Texture](https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/stria-cladding-fine-texture) __Key Features__ - The interlocking edges allow for quick and easy installation - The [Hardie™ Structural Batten](https://www.jameshardie.com.au/accessory/hardie-structural-batten) makes vertical installation easy - Fire resistant - adheres to bushfire attack level BAL40 - Resistant to rot, and damage from termites and moisture - Can be installed to timber or light gauge steel frames - CodeMark certified - 25-year product warranty ![australian-made-logo](//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/2s0SCDct7xoVfAooJNxFlt/6d25b7f131acd6e695bf2069e537d688/australian-made-logo.png)![GreenTag GreenRate](//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/63axGyuKLuJI0Zx7ekUKL7/6ce1372a7ee0a1034362e99d0690b5b2/GreenTag_GreenRate.png) Discover which Hardie™ fibre cement products are GreenRate™ certified and more on our [Sustainability & ESG page](https://www.jameshardie.com.au/sustainability-esg-initiatives).

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Matrix™ Cladding

Matrix™ Cladding is an exterior cladding system with a clean, modern, expressed-joint look. Matrix™ Cladding offers a bold industrial aesthetic when an architectural panelised look is desired. Choose from various panel sizes that suit different stud spacings, and let the 10mm express joint create a variety of geometric shapes in square, vertical, horizontal and brick pattern layouts. Use Matrix™ Cladding for interior feature walls and paint the express joint a dark colour to accentuate the lines and shapes. The cavity construction design helps to improves thermal properties and achieve higher R-values. __Key Features__ - The panels are separated by a distinct 10mm joint - Fire resistant - adheres to bushfire attack level BAL29 - Resistant to rot, and damage from termites and moisture - Can be installed to timber or light gauge steel frames - CodeMark certified - 25-year product warranty ![australian-made-logo](//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/2s0SCDct7xoVfAooJNxFlt/6d25b7f131acd6e695bf2069e537d688/australian-made-logo.png)

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Hardie™ Groove Lining

Create beautiful and stylish interior walls, ceilings, eaves and soffits with Hardie™ Groove Lining. Hardie™ Groove Lining provides a craftsmanship look that’s beautifully uniform, without the warps, splits and knots that can sometimes be associated with some timber alternatives. Hardie™ Groove Lining is durable and impact resistant, ideal for use in living areas, hallways and other high traffic areas. It is resistant to resistant to rot, swelling, warping and damage from moisture, making it ideal for use in kitchens, laundries and bathrooms (excluding showers). It can also be used outside to give a beautiful detail to eaves and soffits. The NEW 3000mm size is designed to give tall walls a continuous look, reducing the need for horizontal joints and driving installation efficiencies. The V-grooves carved into the sheets are 2.5mm deep and spaced 100mm apart. The long edges have half grooves allowing sheets to butt together to create near invisible joins. __Key Features__ - Can be cut to size easily with the [Villaboard™ Score & Snap Knife](https://www.jameshardie.com.au/accessory/villaboard-knife), minimising dust on site - Gun-nail to timber frames or screw to light gauge steel frames and ready for paint - Resistant to fire, rot, and damage from termites and moisture - 25-year product warranty - Australian made ![GreenTag GreenRate](//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/63axGyuKLuJI0Zx7ekUKL7/6ce1372a7ee0a1034362e99d0690b5b2/GreenTag_GreenRate.png) Discover which Hardie™ fibre cement products are GreenRate™ certified and more on our [Sustainability & ESG page](https://www.jameshardie.com.au/sustainability-esg-initiatives).

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