The Block 2024 reveals the latest exterior cladding trends and the key role Hardie™ Axent™ Trim played in bringing to life the latest modern looks.

Essential for your renovation or building project, order a sample to see the quality firsthand.

Step inside three incredible Modern Coastal style renovations by Three Birds Renovations alumni, all transformed with Linea™ Weatherboard.

Learn how this builder in Victoria developed a modular Barn home achieving 8.1 stars with Hardie™ Oblique™ Cladding.

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Combining our existing portfolio with fresh textures and profiles, Hardie™ Architectural Collection offers curated combinations that help you mix and match products. The result? Unmissable street appeal. 
Hardie™ Brushed Concrete Cladding, an embedded texture panel that’s perfect for creating modern minimalist facades with interest. 
For expert tips and dream home inspiration, explore the Hardie™ Architectural Collection Brochure.


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Australian manufacturer of fibre cement. James Hardie offers external cladding, interior lining, flooring and eaves products for house & commercial use.

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Discover what's shaping modern lifestyles and new directions in contemporary home design.

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All Hardie Fibre Cement is Australian made. By making our fibre cement in Australia, we proudly support and grow local manufacturing capability, help create jobs, strengthen local industries and bolster surrounding communities.

Hardie™ fibre cement is proudly Australian Made

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Find out why James Hardie is the #1 cladding brand in Australia.

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It’s Possible™ to make modern like never before, from the ground up. 


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Hardie™ Axent™ Trim adds designer detail to exterior cladding on The Block 2024

The benefits of ordering a Hardie™ Exterior Cladding sample

Three Birds Renovations Reno School students renovate Modern Coastal dream homes

Modular Barn home pushes the boundaries of energy efficiency