What is the difference between weatherboard and hardiplank?
James Hardie weatherboards are available in a range of thicknesses, profiles and textures. PrimeLine weatherboards are 9mm thick in a narrow style with machined profiles for different shadow lines. HardiePlank weatherboards are a wide style with smooth, wood grain and rough sawn textures.
What is Hardie board cladding?
Made from advanced material fibre cement, Hardie® Plank cladding is an engineered cellulose-fibre and cement composite that offers the ultimate in fire, moisture, rot and pest resistance.
Is cladding the same as weatherboard?
Timber is a classic choice for exterior wall cladding, and is normally installed by hanging planks or boards either vertically or horizontally. Other terms for weatherboard include wood cladding, clapboard, bevel siding and lap siding.
Is HardiePlank waterproof?
Hardie siding is waterproof, fire resistant, and pest and insect resistant, which means that not only will the siding last, but it will protect the interior of your home for longer, without warping or breaking.
Is HardiePlank fireproof?
James Hardie Fire Resistance While James Hardie fiber cement is not considered a fireproof product, it is considered to be fire resistant. James Hardie siding products are non combustible and are considered by many building professionals to be a safer alternative than wood or vinyl siding.
How do you attach Hardie board?
Fiber cement siding can be nailed by hand or with a pneumatic nailer. It can also be attached using corrosion resistant screws. Use hot-dipped galvanized or stainless steel nails. Nails should penetrate through the sheathing and at least 1” into studs.
Is Hardie plank waterproof?
Which exterior cladding is best?
Vinyl cladding is one of the most durable external cladding materials on the market – and also one of the most popular choices. Duratuff Select is a new generation of timber-look vinyl wall cladding and vinyl weatherboards with realistic woodgrain textures.
Is weatherboard cladding safe?
Cedral sidings are weatherboards made of fibre cement with an excellent fire-resistance rating of A2-s1, d0. This means that in the event of a fire they will barely generate any smoke and will not spread fire. This makes Cedral sidings a reliable choice for any builder or renovator concerned with having a safe home.