Hardie Plank 7.5mm

Hardie Plank 7.5mm is a James Hardie fibre cement weatherboard designed to replicate the classic look of traditional timber lap cladding while delivering the superior durability, low maintenance and fire performance that fibre cement provides. At 7.5mm thick and with a smooth or textured surface finish, it is one of the most widely used residential cladding products in Australia.

Overview

• James Hardie 7.5mm fibre cement weatherboard with a traditional lap cladding profile
• Available in smooth and textured surface finishes
• Primed and ready to paint in any colour
• Available in standard board lengths — check with Tramin for current dimensions
• Compliant with the NCC and relevant Australian Standards for exterior cladding

Key Features & Benefits

• Delivers the traditional look of lapped timber weatherboards with fibre cement's superior durability
• Resistant to rot, warping, swelling and moisture damage in all Australian climate zones
• Non-combustible composition — improved fire performance compared to timber cladding
• Termite and pest resistant without the need for chemical treatment
• Factory-primed surface for consistent, high-quality paint adhesion
• Dimensionally stable — significantly less movement than timber, reducing paint maintenance
• Cuts and installs with standard carpentry tools and conventional fixing methods

Applications

• Exterior wall cladding on new residential homes
• Re-cladding and renovation of existing homes
• Traditional, Hamptons, Federation and heritage-inspired architectural styles
• Low to medium-rise residential and duplex buildings
• Coastal and bushfire-prone area cladding (subject to BAL rating and system selection)