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Turning your traditional patio or verandah into an exciting entertainment space is the perfect way to extend your indoor living space into the outdoors. You’ll want to ensure any materials you use are hard-wearing to stand up against repeated use and the elements (from heavy rain to harsh sunshine), and the renovation itself shouldn’t break the bank. Choosing a product like HardieDeck™ means you get all the elegance of a sleek and sturdy deck without the drawbacks of traditional timber. Made from James Hardie’s™ premium fibre cement, the HardieDeck is a stylish addition to any outdoor space. It works just as well for your exterior dining area as it does around the edges of your pool. Outdoor kitchen for entertaining There’s nothing quite like firing up the barbie and inviting friends and family over for a meal out in the sunshine. A kitchen outside is a great way to use your outdoor space, but you need to ensure the materials around it will be able to withstand the hot summer days and rainy weather, and won’t get stained from spills and dropped food. Linea Weatherboard is the ideal choice for an outdoor kitchen – not only is it modern, durable and easy to install, but it’s resistant to shrinking, swelling and cracking. One last thing to remember for any outdoor kitchen: if you plan to install a barbecue on your deck, make sure the flooring is heat resistant and strong enough to support the extra weight of large appliances.

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James Hardie Launches New Products to Streamline Delivery of Vertical Looks

James Hardie has launched the NEW <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/accessory/Hardie-Structural-Batten">Hardie™ Structural Batten</a>, a castellated structural timber batten accessory that enables vertical installation of <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardie-oblique-cladding">Hardie™ Oblique™ Cladding</a> and <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-stria-cladding">Stria™ Cladding</a> for the vertical standing seam look, which is one of the fastest growing modern design trends.
As the #1 cladding brand in Australia, James Hardie continues to revolutionise the design and construction of modern homes by improving of its existing suite of products and accessories to address the evolving needs of the market.
The <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/accessory/Hardie-Structural-Batten">Hardie™ Structural Batten</a> can be used in both timber and steel applications, meeting the increasing demand of steel frame houses. Also, it does not require framework modifications for use. As such, the home’s exterior can be switched out during late stages for vertical <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardie-oblique-cladding">Hardie™ Oblique™ Cladding</a> or <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-stria-cladding">Stria™ Cladding</a> to achieve the standing seam look with the benefits of <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/fibre-cement">Hardie™ fibre cement</a>, including fire resistance and resistance to moisture and termite damage.
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<h2 id="helpstofacilitatecompliance">Helps to facilitate compliance</h2>
The unique castellations and top face slope are designed to help eliminate the risk of water pooling and allow effective air ventilation, so it can be used in a system that is compliant with drainage requirements of the National Construction Code 2022 (NCC). With a compatible 35mm PVC Cavity vent strip, this new installation system creates a 35mm cavity. This additional air gap can help to achieve the 7-star energy efficiency requirements of the National Construction Code. 
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<h2 id="helpstoaddressmarketneeds">Helps to address market needs</h2>
Vertical groove cladding design features heavily across the seven modern home styles identified by the James Hardie <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/modern-homes-forecast">Modern Homes Forecast</a>. Vertical groove cladding puts an Australian ‘shed’ twist on the <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/modern-homes-forecast/modern-farmhouse">Modern Farmhouse</a> look and juxtaposes perfectly against heritage facades when used in <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/modern-homes-forecast/modern-heritage">Modern Heritage</a> designs. Widely spaced vertical grooves deliver drama and visual interest to <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/modern-homes-forecast/barn">Barn</a> facades.
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The <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/accessory/Hardie-Structural-Batten">Hardie™ Structural Batten</a> helps to enable re-cladding over an existing brick exterior with vertical <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardie-oblique-cladding">Hardie™ Oblique™ Cladding</a> and <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/fibre-cement">Stria™ Cladding</a> to transform any dated brick facade into a modern marvel.
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<h2 id="helpstosavetimecostandcomplexity">Helps to save time, cost and complexity</h2>
The standard 70x35mm dimensions of the <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/accessory/Hardie-Structural-Batten">Hardie™ Structural Batten</a> suit common frame sizes and are in line with standard structural timber. This means window and door reveals can also be standard sizes, which can help to reduce on-the-wall costs and streamline the entire project. The cladding can then be fixed to the batten using standard fibre cement cladding fasteners with options for a concealed fix. The standard size of the batten also allows for design diversity, enabling easy transition to other cladding options. 
James Hardie has also optimised the <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardie-oblique-cladding">Hardie™ Oblique™ Cladding</a> and <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-stria-cladding">Stria™ Cladding</a> board lengths, which are now available in 3000mm. To accommodate the trend of larger ceiling heights in modern Australian homes, a 3000mm board length for vertical cladding provides greater coverage to help reduce wastage on site, and therefore reduce costs.
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The new 3000mm board length replaces the 2750mm board lengths for <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardie-oblique-cladding">Hardie™ Oblique™ Cladding</a>. The new 3000mm lengths better suit common wall heights and existing 4200mm lengths give tall walls a continuous look, reducing the need for horizontal joints. 
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 Learn more about <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardie-oblique-cladding">Hardie™ Oblique™ Cladding</a> and <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-stria-cladding">Stria™ Cladding</a>
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 James Hardie’s latest innovations for streamlining vertical aesthetics. Explore new products designed to enhance your home’s vertical appeal.

James Hardie's New Product  Streamlining Vertical looks

The Best Design Feeds

A quick (or what can turn into an hour) scroll through Instagram gives you your fix of lifestyle, fashion and design inspiration, and even your next brunch spot to visit. We subscribe to the lives of influencers that align with our favourite styles, dream brands, experiences, and events. And for a reno-dreamer or new-build adventurer, our Instagram feed can play a key role in shaping our personal design style.
Here <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jameshardieau/">@JamesHardieAU</a> we follow plenty of brands, architects, designers, builders and industry influencers to stay on top of the latest industry trends and to get our own architecture and design fixes. For those looking to renovate soon, commence a new build, or who just want to stay on top of the latest home design trends, our top-pick Instagram influencers will be your best source of inspiration! 
Here are some of our favourite Instagram accounts we follow, and you should too!
<h2 id="joesnelljoesnelldesignhttpswwwinstagramcomjoesnelldesign">Joe Snell <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joesnelldesign/">@joesnelldesign</a></h2>
You may recognise Joe from 9Life’s Dream Homes Revealed presented by Jen Hawkins, or his time as a judge over several seasons of Channel 7’s House Rules and having designed Guy and Jules Sebastian’s home, as shown below. 
His Instagram is filled with architecturally driven modern looks serving as great inspo for those thinking about their dream home. And, being a James Hardie collaborator, he will share his invaluable insights into modern home design and new styles of modern that can be achieved with our products!
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He’ll make it easier to tell your builder what you want for your dream home!
<h2 id="threebirdsrenovationsthreebirdsrenovationshttpswwwinstagramcomthreebirdsrenovations">Three Birds Renovations <a href="https://www.instagram.com/threebirdsrenovations/">@threebirdsrenovations</a></h2>
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For fantastic before and after reveals, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/threebirdsrenovations/">@ThreeBirdsRenovation</a>, is a must-follow! 
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The birds behind Three Birds, Bonnie, Lana, and Erin quit their jobs in 2014 to launch Three Birds Renovations. In that time, they have transformed over 14 properties and have even started their own Reno School, designed specifically to teach other women that they too can do their own reno, or even start flipping houses with no more budget blow-out nightmares, tradie headaches, or questioning “is that product the right choice?” You’ll even see why Three Birds Renovations often chooses James Hardie to achieve their renovation goals and street appeal fantasies. 
Three Birds Renovations is the epitome of Mum’s getting it done!
<h2 id="buildhercollectivebuildhercollectivehttpswwwinstagramcombuildhercollective">BuildHer Collective <a href="https://www.instagram.com/buildhercollective/">@buildhercollective</a></h2>
BuildHer Collective’s feed is full of modern, sustainable homes built by founder Rebeka Morgan. BuildHer Collective use their platform to empower women with the right tools to build or renovate the home of their dreams. 
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Their most recent build, The Rathmines project by “The Buildher 8” in Melbourne’s northern suburb of Fairfield, is a stunning example of a collaborative community effort, and what can be achieved once empowered to do so. Their online courses are also not to be missed, offering step-by-step renovation tips with the support of like-minded women.
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BuildHer Collective is all about women empowering women, and we are here for it! 
<h2 id="thestablesthe_stables_httpswwwinstagramcomthe_stables_">The Stables <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_stables_/">@thestables</a></h2>
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The Stables, led by Director Catherine Heraghty, is a boutique interior styling company based in Sydney. With over fifteen years’ experience in property and interior styling, Catherine’s passion is seen through her simple, timeless, and unique design solutions that are both beautiful and functional. Her love of classic, modern Australian and coastal styling is captured by her choice of clean lines, natural light, and a soft and muted colour palette, where layering textures and patterns adds depth and warmth.
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The Stables’ insta is filled with amazing images, tips and advice on interiors and helping you marry the exterior for ultimate street appeal.
<h2 id="villastylingvillastylinghttpswwwinstagramcomvillastyling">Villa Styling <a href="https://www.instagram.com/villastyling/">@villastyling</a></h2>
Headed by Louise Roche, a Queensland-based interior photographer and stylist, Villa Styling captures the beauty of Modern Coastal style.
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Louise captures the heart and essence of homes and new property projects with light, bright editorial style content. 
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Following Villa Styling will fill your feed with amazing photography, architecture, products and upcoming projects. Click the follow button now to beautify your feed!
<h2 id="oleanderandfincholeander_and_finchhttpswwwinstagramcomoleander_and_finch">Oleander and Finch <a href="https://www.instagram.com/oleander_and_finch/">@oleanderandfinch</a></h2>
The first step for starting your renovation or new build is your mood board. When it comes to mood bards, Rhiannon Lee, the Creative Designer behind Oleander and Finch, is arguably, the Mood Board Queen! Her mood boards not only serve as awesome inspiration, but act as a style source, ensuring the inspired look can actually be delivered. We know there is nothing worse than finally finding the perfect inspiration and not knowing how to achieve it. That’s why we recommend following Oleander and Finch to anyone ready to renovate or commence their new-build! 
Follow Oleander and Finch for design tips and next-level mood boards that will ramp up your design inspo!
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<h2 id="stylesourcebookstylesourcebookhttpswwwinstagramcomstylesourcebook">Style Source Book <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stylesourcebook/">@stylesourcebook</a></h2>
We’re huge fans of StyleSourceBook’s Instagram! Jam-packed with interior and exterior design inspiration for your very own mood board. Heading over to StyleSourceBook.com.au, will allow you to create your very own board like the ones you see on their insta. You can plan interiors and nail your exterior using their immense database of products from manufacturers and retailers we know you’ll love (including James Hardie).
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StyleSourceBook’s Instagram is the perfect complement to their interactive site and to your design process.
<h2 id="ortonhausortonhaushttpswwwinstagramcomortonhaus">Orton Haus <a href="https://www.instagram.com/orton.haus/">@orton.haus</a></h2>
You can’t go past Justine Orton’s Instagram, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/orton.haus/">@orton.haus</a>. Justine built the first Orton Haus with husband Luke (owner of @ortonbuilding), and they are now onto Haus No.2 and No.3. 
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Her endearing content epitomises the reason for our newly renovated homes and new-builds, family. With an aesthetic grid, Justine features warm white and timber design through her balanced choice of lifestyle, home, and family pics. Her content is a MUST for any aspiring renovator or family planning their new-build. 
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<h2 id="huntingforgeorgehuntingforgeorgehttpswwwinstagramcomhuntingforgeorge">Hunting For George <a href="https://www.instagram.com/huntingforgeorge/">@huntingforgeorge</a></h2>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/huntingforgeorge/">@HuntingforGeorge</a> will easily become your go-to inspiration for home, design and lifestyle content. Hunting for George features amazing designs and the story and inspiration behind them. Their account features new homes, renovations, house tours, how-to guides, and interviews with industry leaders.
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Following Hunting for George will give you a front row seat to house design, architecture and interiors. You’ll quickly see why they are one of our favourites to follow!

Three Birds Renovations is one of James Hardie's favourite design feeds to follow to stay on top of the latest industry trends and to get our own architecture and design fixes. For those looking to renovate soon, commence a new build, or who just want to stay on top of the latest home design trends, our top-pick Instagram influencers will be your best source of inspiration!  

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Stay up to date with the latest design trends, ideas & inspiration for renovations by exploring the best design feeds by James Hardie to get the perfect modern home.

The best instagram design feeds to follow for your renovation

Get on board. Three Birds Renovations go coastal with board and batten. 						  					  					

If you didn’t know that House 13 was nestled on the border of the Australian bush, you would swear that the sprawling property was a walk along a hot footpath from the beach. Achieving that Hamptons inspired coastal look – no matter the location – was all in the details for the build by Three Birds Renovations. And their latest project, featuring James Hardie’s range of versatile fibre cement products, used board and batten to create the ultimate relaxed, coastal vibes.&nbsp;
To achieve a cohesive board and batten look, the team used&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardieflex-sheet">Hardie™ Flex Sheets</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-axent-trim">Axent™&nbsp;Trim</a> by James Hardie. Both products are made from James Hardie fibre cement, making them durable, reliable, and ready for whatever the hard Australian elements bring. &nbsp;
<h2 id="anewstyleforaneyecatchingexterior">A new style for an eye-catching exterior</h2>
Put simply, the board and batten siding style&nbsp;is&nbsp;created by joining wide vertical boards (sheets) with thin vertical strips (battens) to cover the seams. Three Birds&nbsp;used the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardieflex-sheet">Hardie™ Flex Sheet</a>, combined with&nbsp;Axent&nbsp;Trim, to create their board and batten look. The result is a look that Lana describes as a “relaxed, coastal holiday” with luxe resort touches.&nbsp;
“We also used&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-axent-trim">Axent™&nbsp;Trim</a> around the windows to create a chunky feel,” she says, completing the coastal feel of the exterior finish. &nbsp;
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<h2 id="astyle200yearsinthemakingnbsp">A style 200 years in the making &nbsp;</h2>
The humble origins of board and batten siding began in the United States, when farmers were looking for a more efficient alternative to traditional log cabins. They were inspired by Scandinavian buildings that were assembled using inexpensive and easy-to-assemble approaches. &nbsp;
Now, it’s a leading design style with a versatility that can work in tandem with other textures and approaches. For example, Three Birds also used signature <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboards</a> on House 13’s pool house to keep in with the holistic coastal style.&nbsp;
<h2 id="thecladdingthatwontletyoudownnbsp">The cladding that won’t let you down &nbsp;</h2>
When building the house, the Three Birds team knew that they needed to choose materials and products that not only looked good, but allowed them to build smarter and build to last.&nbsp;
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 “Using James Hardie cladding means that you get the look and feel of timber, but with the durability of fibre cement, which means it’s resistant to rotting, warping, splintering, termites and it’s really paint friendly,” says Lana. 
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The board and batten style helped Three Birds Renovations successfully pull off a coastal, relaxed design for House 13. And using fibre cement, which is made for Australian conditions, means you can love where you live longer.&nbsp;
Start your board and batten siding journey with <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardieflex-sheet">Hardie™ Flex Sheet</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-axent-trim">Axent™&nbsp;Trim</a>.
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A House renovated by Three Birds Renovation.


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Get inspired by Three Birds Renovations' coastal-style renovation using Board and Batten cladding & Learn about a new style for an eye catching exterior by James Hardie.

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How Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding helped transform a 1940s cottage

Plenty of people scroll through Pinterest looking for inspiration. When Jane spotted a thumb stopping build - a house with a cathedral roof that captured the light, painted a deep black, on her app, she thought “I could build that”. And with her husband Matt, she did.
Her idea seemed worlds away from their 1940s cottage sitting on the side of a Wollongong hill. But she knew that she had to do something drastic, as the cold house was unprotected from the elements. It was on the south side of the hill facing south, and had a large tree on the northern side of the house, which restricted the northern light. The house was uninsulated, with small windows and it would routinely get hit by the cold southerly winds - the perfect storm.
The pair didn’t think that all of those problems could be solved. Then help came in the form of design inspiration, a design and construct builder and new <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardie-fine-texture-cladding">Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding</a>, by James Hardie. The material brought style and durability to the home, as well as enabling the lightweight construction of a soaring roof that allows light to flood in.&nbsp;
<h2 id="howapinterestphotosparkedthedream">How a Pinterest photo sparked the dream</h2>
Jane and Matt had gotten to the point where they just wanted to knock their house down and start again. But after taking a look at the options for new home designs, they felt that demolishing and rebuilding their home would be a waste. It would also go against their desire to make decisions with sustainability in mind.
So they engaged their builder, Nick from <a href="https://spanline.com.au/">Spanline</a> Illawarra, who showed them how a renovation could instead make their Pinterest dreams a reality. “Our builder recommended putting in a steeply pitched roof that could let in as much light as possible, and that was when we introduced us to Hardie Fine Texture Cladding,” remembers Jane. “We fell in love straight away, because it had the style and clean lines that we wanted.”
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<h2 id="atransformationthroughtexture">A transformation through texture</h2>
<a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardie-fine-texture-cladding">Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding</a> is perfect for modern home designs with that more minimalist feel. Compared with the hard lines of some cladding profiles, the pre-textured fibre cement panel adds visual warmth and diffuses light, while bringing subtle focus to the form of the building. According to Jane, it stood out, when compared to other materials, as “the look is so much better than brick, at a lesser price.”&nbsp;
As with all <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/fibre-cement">fibre cement products</a> by James Hardie, <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardie-fine-texture-cladding">Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding</a> is resilient, and designed to last so you can love where you live longer. And that was a key reason behind Jane and Matt’s choice. “It’s durable and resists cracking, which gives us a lot of peace of mind,” says Jane. Hardie™ Fine Texture cladding is also fire resistant, and can be installed simply by attaching the panels to timber or light gauge steel frames.
The rapid speed of installation makes it a favourite of builders, which is why it was the first choice for Spanline when recommending products. Jane and Matt chose Domino by Dulux for the exterior, which was quick and easy to paint, with fibre cement holding paint for longer than brick or wood. The cladding is also resistant to warping, swelling and rotting, making it ideal for Australian conditions.
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<h2 id="lightingitup">Lighting it up</h2>
When figuring out the design for the exterior, Jane and Matt wanted to make a statement. “We didn’t want anything average or boring,” Jane says. “We definitely wanted something bold and modern.” Plus, they wanted to capture all seasons to make the most of the light, especially through the northern sun in winter.&nbsp;
The fine rendered texture of <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardie-fine-texture-cladding">Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding</a> meant that they could achieve, a solid-looking modern home design without the weight or hassle of brickwork. The cladding is likely to be lower maintenance than other cladding that needs to be hand-rendered meaning the render style will stay looking good for many years to come.
Jane and Matt worked with Spanline to design the dramatic vertical aluminium screen, which wraps around the upper windows, contrasting and breaking up the expanse of cladding. The pared-back look is subtly softened with the use of uplights, while still remaining a focal point of design, helping the eye-catching house to build its street appeal.
Another key element of the <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardie-fine-texture-cladding">Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding</a> that was crucial to Jane and Matt’s renovation was its ability to diffuse light and give a modern matte appearance to the Domino paint colour.
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From inside, the roof soars, with Jane and Matt taking an open-plan approach to living, all centred around a sun-drenched kitchen island bench. "We just wanted open, airy and light, because you can't have too much light and you can never have enough windows,” says Jane. “Now, light pours in every day, and wherever you look, there’s something to see.”&nbsp;
For a family who were considering demolishing their home, to now living in their Pinterest-perfect home, it took finding the perfect materials to completely change their perspective. “We wanted to turn our 1940s cottage into our dream home, with a minimalist look and clean lines,” says Jane. “Hardie Fine Texture cladding helped us achieve our dream.”
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Renovation with Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding by James Hardie

Rethink what is possible: James Hardie + Lineburg Wang Collaboration

Continuing the launch of <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardie-fine-texture-cladding">Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding</a>, James Hardie announces its second design collaboration - this time with architects Michael Lineburg and Lynn Wang of Brisbane firm, Lineburg Wang. With <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardie-fine-texture-cladding">Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding</a> and its supporting range of junction and corner accessories, Lineburg Wang explores new architectural concepts for the contemporary home. Their ideas come to life with Pleated House a conceptual extension to a Queenslander in inner-city Brisbane.
Pleated House connects a traditional timber Queenslander to the sloping terrain of a typical Brisbane backyard. The handsome extension creates light-filled, contemporary rooms that open onto a terraced garden. “The concept retains the old Queenslander and imagines the new extension as an ‘anchor’ - something that ties the house to the rolling hillside,” Lynn explains. “We wanted to ensure the contemporary architecture didn’t collide with or overwhelm the Queenslander, so it’s designed to be sensitive to and relate to the original house but also be distinct from it.” The extension comprises a double-height kitchen and living room with a mezzanine bedroom positioned to look beyond interior spaces toward framed vistas of sky and landscape. The terraced garden centres around a monolithic fireplace and flue, rising skyward to bring gravitas to the outdoor-living arena.
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The exercise to explore the possibilities and benefits of <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardie-fine-texture-cladding">Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding</a> prompted Michael and Lynn to return to first principles of design. “We always enjoy the challenge of exploring new products and new ways of construction - whether they be with bricks or blocks or sheet products,” Michael says. 
“There is a perception that sheet cladding can be one dimensional, but we don’t think so. We wanted to demonstrate how a sense of movement can be achieved through the layering and pleating of panels and how a sense of depth can be amplified when textured surfaces combine with sunlight and shadow.”
<a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardie-fine-texture-cladding">Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding</a> wraps the tall rooms of the extension giving its robust form a luminescent, textural finish. “We wanted to celebrate the fact that the cladding is self-sufficient in the sense that it doesn’t rely on cover battens or stop mouldings to be waterproof,” Lynn says. “The cladding can turn a corner seamlessly and abut another sheet with a simple shiplapped joint.” The facade of Pleated House expresses the subtlety and rhythm of such panel connections. A strong datum is struck by horizontal joints establishing the pleated expression of overlapping edges - similar to the way the chamfer boards of the adjacent Queenslander overlap. “We wanted to amplify the textural quality of the cladding to create depth in the facade,” Michael says. “So, we used full-length, 3600mm panels to create a top-heavy form and a pleated, layered detail that accentuates the shadow and texture already inherent in the cladding.”
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To promote cost efficiency and ease of construction, Lineburg Wang designed the extension to embrace the inherent qualities of <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardie-fine-texture-cladding">Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding</a>. “The dimension of the sheet guided the size of the bespoke windows and doors,” Lynn says. “The tall window, for example, sits in the place of a 3.6 x 1.2 metre panel with the sliding door the equivalent dimension of 5 panels.” To reinforce a sense of mass, windows and doors have deep, oversized reveals. This is particularly apparent on the ground floor, where the exterior wall folds inside to create a metre deep recess. <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/accessory/9mm-external-slimline-corner-3000mm-long">Hardie™ 9mm Aluminium External Slimline Corners</a> are integrated to achieve crisp corner junctions.
Pleated House progresses ideas about contemporary living and the evolving relationship between the social rooms of the home and the exterior realm. “The kitchen has become a key social space - the heart of the home. It is rarely the back-of-house zone it once was,” Michael says. “So, our concept focuses on the kitchen as a social room adjacent to outdoor space, offering connection to both its immediate and broader landscape.” Pleated House embraces the subtle and nuanced to carefully stitch together component parts and reinforce a sense of cohesion and freedom in our domestic lives.
Words by <a href="http://michellebailey.com.au/">Michelle Bailey</a>
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More about Lineberg Wang
<a href="https://www.lineburgwang.com/">Lineberg Wang</a> is a Brisbane based architectural firm focussed on bespoke residential and commercial projects. In 2020 Houses Magazine awarded then Winner of the Emerging Architecture Practice prize saying "Lineburg Wang’s depth of interrogation of each new residential brief is impressive, solving pragmatic concerns with poeticism. Although there is a consistent and gentle aesthetic evident in the work, the practice takes a sensitive and contextual approach to each unique design problem."
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More about Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding
<a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardie-fine-texture-cladding">Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding</a>&nbsp;is the latest innovation from James Hardie. The pre-textured fibre cement panel is connected to each other with shiplap joints, bringing subtle shadow lines and a gentle vertical rhythm to the facade. The surface, which is pre-sealed and ready to paint, has a texture reminiscent of fine render which diffuses light to give a matte finish.
Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding offers architects and designers more creative freedom to explore the possibilities of lightweight construction and considered joint detailing. Individual panels are supported by a range of corner and junction accessories by James Hardie, specially designed to streamline the installation process and deliver a consistent, quality finish upholding the integrity of the design.
Available in 1200 wide sheets in common wall heights up to 3600 for minimal joints and maximum coverage. The ideal cladding choice for non-combustible construction with the added performance benefits of fibre cement such as long term durability and low maintenance.
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Villaboard Lining™ by James Hardie. It’s what’s inside that counts.

For Three Birds Renovations, each new project is a chance to create the perfect home - from the inside out. The team have been&nbsp;renovating,  building&nbsp;from scratch and flipped homes together since 2014, and have since branched out to passing on their hard-earned knowledge through their online learning platform, The Reno School. Years of experience means that they have wheelbarrow loads of wisdom to share, especially how to take control of your project by choosing the right products including the right lining for your build.&nbsp;
The hallmarks of Three Birds design and builds are spacious homes with that focus on the finer details: spectacularly coloured tiles, luxe fittings and hand-picked artwork. While the exteriors are an aesthetically-pleasing focal point, the team also emphasise the importance of knowing what is going on behind the walls.&nbsp;
And for Three Birds, <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/villaboard-lining">Villaboard Lining™</a> by James Hardie set the standard for linings so you can have a “worry free” reno or build. “We have used Villaboard Lining for many years,” says Erin, one of the&nbsp;trio&nbsp;behind Three Birds Renovations, whose latest project, House 13, used the durable and resilient material in the wet areas across the house and luxurious cabana. Made from moisture resistant fibre cement, Villaboard Lining provides superior protection&nbsp;for&nbsp; front-of-wall finishes. “The last thing you want is something that will swell or rot or warp,” says Erin.
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Villaboard Lining can be used on walls and ceilings in bathrooms, laundries, kitchens and high-traffic areas, and even in multi-residential and commercial buildings. With&nbsp;Three Birds’&nbsp;ultimate&nbsp;goal&nbsp;being a "worry free reno or build,” having a lining that protects your foundations while still enabling aesthetic design choices by giving a solid and reliable base to work from. &nbsp;
<h2 id="abehindthewallbackup">A behind-the-wall back up</h2>
Villaboard Lining is inherently moisture resistant due to the way it is made and won’t rot. “If the worst was to happen in your wet space, and your waterproofing fails,” says Erin, “rest assured: with this Villaboard product installed, you’re in safe hands.” This means that it won’t deform or lose its structural integrity, so you don’t have to plan for rectifications down the line, which take up precious time and can eat into your budget.&nbsp;
<h2 id="strengthbehindthescenesnbsp">Strength behind the scenes &nbsp;</h2>
Villaboard Lining is thick and sturdy, and unlike plasterboard, it doesn’t need a coating. That strength and protection means it has another feature that outdoes standard plasterboard: it has incredible hanging power. The reliability of Villaboard Lining means that you can add tiles, hooks and fixings to your walls, safe in the knowledge that the tensile bond strength is up to 75% greater than wet area plasterboard. &nbsp;
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<h2 id="aheadofthecurvesnbsp">Ahead of the curves &nbsp;</h2>
Villaboard Lining is not only functional - it enables unique design ideas that can be applied to wet areas for maximum wow factor. Due to the flexibility of the material, it can be used in curved spaces, such as showers, making it an aesthetic and practical choice for design as well. The Three Birds team used the&nbsp;Villavboard&nbsp;to great effect in the&nbsp;Moroccan-inspired&nbsp;shower recess of House 13, which curves around a central gold shower fitting. The curve allows for a better use of space, and they could rest easy knowing that the structural integrity of the shower is preserved. &nbsp;
Making sure that you nail your renovation or home build the first time, means making informed decisions about the very foundations of your home. <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/villaboard-lining">Villaboard Lining by James Hardie</a> creates a versatile, waterproof canvas that keeps everything behind-the-wall safe and secure, while still allowing the front of the wall to be the hero. &nbsp;
<h2 id="keyfeaturesofvillaboardliningnbsp">Key features of Villaboard™ Lining: &nbsp;</h2>
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<li>Durable wet area lining sheet that is resistant to termites, rot and damage from moisture. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Suitable for use in fire and acoustically rated systems, with a&nbsp;fire resistant&nbsp;rating of up to 60 minutes when used with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardiesmart-fire-&-acoustic-wall-systems-boundary-wall-system">HardieSmart™ wall systems</a>.</li>
<li>Creates suitable surface for tiles or paint.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Long edges recessed for easy flush jointing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Quick installation, through gun-nail to timber frames or screw to light-gauge steel frames.&nbsp;</li>
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Bathroom renovated using Villaboard Lining of James Hardie.


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Elevate Your Project with Villaboard™ Lining by James Hardie

Axon™ Cladding by James Hardie used on an award winning home, Villa Sunshine.

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Why we chose cladding by James Hardie for our Three Birds Dream Home

A self-designed Scandi Barn home using Axon™ Cladding by James Hardie

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When it comes to your home’s exterior, you want to get it right. It’s the first thing you see when you pull up in the car, so you want to make sure it puts a smile on your dial. And the street appeal of your home will have a big impact (good or bad) on its market value. You know what they say, first impressions last.
When we’re making design choices for the exterior of our homes, it’s all about how we want the home to look… so we turn to our vision board. The vision for our latest project, our <a href="https://www.threebirdsrenovations.com/house14">Three Birds Dream Home</a>, built by <a href="https://www.rawsonhomes.com.au/">Rawson Homes</a>, was ‘Coastal Cool’ and we chose <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboards</a> by James Hardie to create the perfect look to achieve this style. Here’s why:
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<h2 id="themoderncoastallook">The Modern Coastal Look</h2>
To achieve the coastal fresh look we were going for, we chose Linea™ Weatherboards in the 180mm thickness. We’ve used it before so know it’s a goody and knew it would provide the <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/modern/modern-coastal?_ga=2.251150214.1610746609.1632468191-1888619515.1624264461">Modern Coastal Look</a> we were going for through its smooth, contemporary profile, with deep shadow lines.
Whatever look you choose for your dream home, James Hardie has a cladding option for you – they’ve got vertical and horizontal solutions to suit all
<h2 id="thebenefitsoflineaweatherboards">The Benefits of Linea™ Weatherboards</h2>
As well as looking fabulous, we choose Linea™ Weatherboards for their product credentials. They’re made from fibre cement, a combination of wood fibres, sand and cement which means it is super-durable and won’t warp or swell. It’s also resistant to damage from moisture and termites – all the things that make timber weatherboards look shabby overtime. They’re low maintenance and won’t need to be repainted as soon as timber boards either.
James Hardie’s range of fibre cement products are also bush fire resistant so are suitable for use within fire-rated properties. The thick boards allow for tongue and groove ends, meaning they can be joined without a supporting stud to reduce wastage and cost, making them a great choice for your budget too.
If your vision is for a dark home, like House 9, you can be confident using <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboards</a>&nbsp;with dark colours too. Many timber and wood composite weatherboards recommend against painting dark colours as it accelerates deterioration but you can rest assured Linea™ Weatherboard’s&nbsp;fibre cement composition will stand the test of time, opening up a world of design aesthetics and choices of colour for your home.
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<h2 id="spacesavingsolution">Space-saving Solution</h2>
The most common alternative to building your home with cladding is to use brick veneer. With brick you’ll lose up to 14cm of internal floor space, right around the perimeter of the house, as brick is a much thicker substrate than cladding. If you’re building a Three Birds Dream Home on a smaller block size, you’ll be thrilled we chose Linea™ Weatherboards instead of bricks because maximises space, giving the homeowners more bang for their buck in their living spaces.
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<h2 id="aestheticoptions">Aesthetic Options</h2>
For an extra high-end look, we finish off the corners with Linea™ Aluminium Corner Soakers (or as we call them, Christmas Trees) … because the devil’s in the details.
Watch more: Lana from <a href="https://www.threebirdsrenovations.com/">Three Birds Renovation</a> talks the importance of street appeal and tips on how to achieve it.
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&nbsp;Starting a renovation? &nbsp;Download The Renovation Guide which is easy to browse and digest, broken up into 3 sections:
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<li>Get Started – understanding your why and creating your vision.</li>
<li>Get Planning – finding out the right materials, the right builder and rooms to prioritise.</li>
<li>Get Building – Working with a builder and staying on time and on budget.</li>
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<a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/blog/home-renovation-guide">Download your go-to Renovation guide</a> to help you achieve the renovation you’ve been dreaming of.

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Here's Why Three Birds Choose James Hardie's Cladding for Their Homes

6 Hallmarks of the Modern Coastal Look

We’re often asked about our <a href="https://www.threebirdsrenovations.com/">Three Birds Renovations</a> signature style, and while we love any different style, it’s fair to say a <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/modern/modern-coastal">Modern Coastal Look</a> is up there with our faves. We love a fresh, coastal inspired home for its versatility and timelessness and, judging by the vision boards of our Reno School students, they do too.
For us, a <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/modern/modern-coastal">Modern Coastal Look</a>, works just as well for a house that’s nowhere near the coast, like Bonnie’s (<a href="https://www.threebirdsrenovations.com/house8">House 8</a>) on acreage in a semi-rural setting or <a href="https://www.threebirdsrenovations.com/house14">House 14</a>, set in a suburban neighbourhood.
Our mates at James Hardie define the <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/modern/modern-coastal">Modern Coastal</a> look by its 6 hallmarks which will help you achieve this iconic look at your place.
<h2 id="themoderncoastalhttpswwwjameshardiecomaulooksmodernmoderncoastalhallmarksare">The <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/modern/modern-coastal">Modern Coastal</a> Hallmarks are:</h2>
1. Crisp White <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/cladding/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboards</a> – We choose the 180mm wide boards because of the way the boards overlap to create deep shadow lines and a distinctive, premium look. <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/cladding/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboards</a> give a contemporary vibe because they’re square with no machined profile concaves or grooves and are smooth without any wood grain effect. The alfresco area is an important part of the <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/modern/modern-coastal">Modern Coastal Look</a> and James Hardie designed fibre cement products are perfect to create an integrated seamless look from the front of the house to the rear.
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2. Relaxed coastal styling – The white weatherboards are a canvas for layers of luxurious styling. Go for a relaxed coastal feel with a sun lounge and lots of seating for entertaining. Use warm natural textures and tones and over-sized cushions. Plant frangipanis and palms.​
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3. Matching window frames and trims – To keep it looking modern avoid (Hamptons-style) contrasting window and door trims and frames by making them cladding colour or black to blend with the windows.​
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4. Façade articulation – Avoid having one big box. Ensure parts of the façade project out. Use verandas and cantilever upper levels to provide weather protection for outdoor entertaining areas.​ Using cladding offers endless design possibilities such as adding balconies, round windows and gables, meaning you can create your dream vision due to the versatility of the product.
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5. Well placed modern windows – Large windows capture views and sky and let in abundant northern light. Ensure they're well placed and use stylish coverings to shade the interior from summer sun.​
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6. Clean lines – Hide busy roof lines with a parapet wall. Maintain clean cladding lines by hiding downpipes and guttering. Purposeful details like exposed beams and rafter tails are fine.
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When it was time to choose the exterior materials for our <a href="https://www.threebirdsrenovations.com/house14">Three Birds Dream Home</a>, built by <a href="https://www.rawsonhomes.com.au/">Rawson Homes</a>, it was imperative that we choose and exterior finish that gave it character to fit in with a street full of original cottages and bungalows. <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/cladding/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboards</a> by James Hardie was a no-brainer.
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