The benefits of ordering a Hardie™ Exterior Cladding sample

If you’re searching for the perfect exterior cladding for your home, it can be a daunting prospect to place an order without actually seeing and feeling the product for yourself. That’s why ordering a Hardie™ Exterior Cladding sample can help you make the right decision.

Whether you’re a homeowner, architect, designer or builder, getting samples can help you achieve a clearer picture of what the finished product will look like. Here’s why getting a sample should be the next step for your renovation or building project.

See and feel the quality

Ordering a Hardie™ Exterior Cladding sample will let you feel the texture and see the quality of the finish up close. The tactile experience of holding a sample is what will give you a better understanding of the material’s quality and how it will look once installed. Whether you prefer the smooth and calming finish of Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding or the bold, contemporary aesthetic of Hardie™ Oblique™ Cladding, having a sample in hand makes the decision-making process much easier.

“Getting a Hardie™ Exterior Cladding sample is invaluable,” says The Block architect, Julian Brenchley. “It’s amazing to see the products before you start working, because you need to know what it is you’re installing.”

Another big plus with Hardie™ Exterior Cladding is that you can paint it as soon as it’s installed. To test it out for yourself, samples can be painted in any colour, which means you can trial different shades to see how they complement the property’s existing elements. This is particularly useful when trying to put together a cohesive design scheme. You can make sure your chosen colour looks just as good in reality as it does in your mind’s eye.

Practical testing and design planning

Having a sample means you can also observe how the cladding looks in different lighting conditions and at various times of the day. Natural light can really impact how colours and textures appear, so by setting the sample around your home’s exterior you’ll be able to see how it reacts to morning sunlight, afternoon shadows and golden hour just before sunset.

You can also use samples to build a mood board or flat lay, both of which are pivotal steps in the design process. Combining your cladding sample with other materials can help you visualise how the entire exterior will come together. In short, having a holistic view – miniaturised – can help you see that all of your home’s exterior components will work in harmony.

Everything you need in one place

Beyond your ability to order a sample of your favourite Hardie™ Exterior Cladding product, you also have access to a huge offering of Hardie™ resources. From case studies to our Technical Library and much more, we are here to help you understand all the benefits of Hardie™ Exterior Cladding and how it can be used to achieve your dream home transformation.

Ordering a sample is quick and easy, and once it arrives you can use all the tips provided here to make the best decision about your home’s exterior. See it, feel it and know how it will perform when installed. It’s a small investment of time and effort that will deliver big benefits over the long term, including more kerb appeal and maybe even a higher property value.