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General Technical Information

HardiePlank™ weatherboard

What is it?

An external weatherboard with different lapped profiles enabling a wide
range of looks from the contemporary to traditional.

  • HardiePlank old style weatherboard
  • HardiePlank smooth weatherboard
  • HardiePlank woodgrain weatherboard
  • HardiePlank rusticated weatherboard

     

Where do you use it?

As an external cladding on traditional or contemporary homes. Ideal for
ground or upper-storey extensions and to add areas of interest, like bay
windows, gables and window surrounds.

What are the key benefits?

     

    • Resistant to damage from moisture, rotting, termites and fire when
      installed and maintained correctly to the extent set out in James Hardie’s published literature current at the time of installation
    • Good workability
    • Durable.

       

Specifications

Sizes

7.5mm

PC Size (mm)
400265 4,200 x 230
400266 4,200 x 300
403080 4,200 x 230
403081 4,200 x 300
400371 4,200 x 205
400378 4,200 x 205

 

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Technical Info

Accessories for HardiePlank™ weatherboard
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James Hardie™ Joint Sealant. 300ml cartridge.

A general purpose, paintable, exterior grade polyurethane joint sealant.

SAP: 305534
20 per box
*Not to be used in impact and/or fire applications.
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HardiePlank™ Zincalume Footmould. 3,000mm long.

A zincalume starter strip to be used with HardiePlank™ weatherboard to kick out the bottom row to the correct angle.

SAP: 305528
10 per pack
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HardiePlank™ Galvanised Soaker Jointer

A galvanised metal jointer used to join 205mm,  230mm or 300mm  wide HardiePlank™ weatherboards. It's a concealed alternative to PVC jointers.

205mm
SAP: 305523
60 per box

230mm
SAP: 305522
60 per box

300mm
SAP: 305527
60 per box

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HardiePlank™ Aluminium External Corner Soaker

A ready to paint aluminium corner soaker, to be used with 230mm or 300mm wide HardiePlank™ weatherboard, at external corner junctions to conceal the board edge.

230mm
SAP:305514
100 per box

300mm
SAP: 305515
100 per box
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HardiePlank™ Aluminium Internal Corner Soaker

A ready to paint aluminium corner soaker, to be used with 230mm or 300mm wide HardiePlank™ weatherboard, at internal corner junctions to conceal the board edge.

230mm
SAP: 305516
100 per box

300mm
SAP: 305517
100 per box

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HardiePlank™ Galvanised Stud Clip.

A galvanised metal stud clip to be used with HardiePlank™ weatherboard to automatically set a 25mm lap.

SAP: 305524
100 per pack
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HardieBlade™ Saw Blade

A 185mm or 254mm diameter poly-diamond blade for fast and clean cutting of James Hardie fibre cement

185mm
SAP: 300660
1 each

254mm
SAP: 303375
1 each
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James Hardie™ Score and Snap Knife.

A tungsten tipped knife for scoring fibre cement sheets.

SAP: 305576
20 per box
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James Hardie™ Fibreshears.

Electric tool for cutting fibre cement sheets.

SAP: 300653
1 each
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HardiePlank™ Smooth PVC Jointer

A smooth PVC extrusion used to join 230mm or 300mm wide HardiePlank™ weatherboards. 

230mm
SAP: 305548
100 per box

300mm
SAP: 305549
100 per box
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HardiePlank™ Woodgrain PVC Jointer

A woodgrain textured PVC extrusion used to join 230mm or 300mm wide HardiePlank™ weatherboards. 

230mm
SAP:305550
100 per box

300mm
SAP: 305551
100 per box
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HardieDrive™ Screw 32mm long.

A class 3 finish self-tapping wing-tipped screw for fastening to 0.8mm to 1.6mm BTM steel frames.

SAP: 305532
500 per box

Required accessory supplied by James Hardie.

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JH Aluminium Snap On Corner (2 piece)

Aluminium snap on corner for internal and external corners of HardiePlank™ weatherboard and PrimeLine® weatherboard.
Length: 3000mm
FAQ for HardiePlank™ weatherboard

 Can the Metal Soaker, Stud Clips or Uni Clip be used in a salt affected area?

No, in these applications/environments the appropriate fasteners must be used and the HardiPlank® Cladding & PrimeLine should be joined on stud.

When installing HardiePlank™ cladding to a timber frame, should the fibre cement nail pass through both planks?

Yes, the fibre cement nail must pass through both planks, 12 mm above the bottom edge with a 25 mm overlap.

When installing HardiePlank™ cladding to a steel frame, should the HardieDrive™ screw pass through both planks?

No, HardiDrive screw must be fixed 30 mm above the bottom edge through the top plank only.

 How can I join HardiePlank™ off stud without using the PVC jointers?

Metal Soakers are available for the HardiePlank™ range (except Shingled Siding). These provide a less visible join.

When installing HardiePlank™ Cladding / PrimeLine Weatherboards, is it best to install each wall individually, or install around the house perimeter?

The HardiePlank™ Cladding / PrimeLine® Weatherboards should be installed around the perimeter of the building then up the wall checking every 4th board to ensure they are correctly levelled and spaced.

I have noticed that some other cladding materials are only available in 3.6m lengths. Is HardiePlank™ available in longer lengths?

Yes, to minimise joins HardiePlank™ Cladding is only available in 4.2m lengths.

Can I ‘secret nail’ HardiePlank™ cladding onto a timber frame?

No, It is recommended to fix through the overlap using a 40mm x 2.8mm galvanised Fibre cement nail. If you would like to conceal the fixings refer to the PrimeLine® Summit or Newport profiles.

Can I use HardiePlank™ Shingled Siding as a roofing material?

No, HardiePlank™ Shingle Siding has been developed for walls only.