Transform Your Client’s Façades with Hardie Oblique Cladding

Elevate Your Client’s Exterior

Complementing the increasing trend of vertical façades on modern homes, James Hardie’s latest innovation Hardie™ Oblique™ Cladding is a durable fibre cement 14mm shiplap board with wide grooves and angled edges. Offering a point of difference, it is the only Hardie™ exterior cladding product with a slanted groove edge that mixes shadows and highlights providing interest and depth.

Perfect for re-cladding existing homes or using from the ground up for a new build or renovation, Hardie™ Oblique™ Cladding is similar in appearance to standing seam metal cladding and the easy-to-install fibre cement panels represent a durable, high-value alternative. Hardie™ Oblique™ Cladding does not require specialist installers, reducing the number of trades onsite, while the new Hardie™ Castellated Batten method makes vertical installation straightforward and more cost-effective than with metal top hats behind every joint.

“Perfect for re-cladding existing homes or using from the ground up for a new build or renovation, Hardie™ Oblique™ Cladding is similar in appearance to standing seam metal cladding and the easy-to-install fibre cement panels represent a durable, high-value alternative.”

For ‘Twin Peaks’ Nathan Punton of PXA Architects used a combination of 200mm and 300mm widths of Hardie™ Oblique™ Cladding in a bespoke vertical arrangement. “The pattern brings depth and character to the long and end elevations, as well as generous proportions and a modern look on account of the boards’ width,” said Nathan, who notes the two board widths allow for aligning with windows and architectural features while the length gives a sophisticated finish. “We don’t need a flashing joint and we used the full 4200mm panel for a full gable end and the 2700mm piece for the side elevations.”

Hardie™ Oblique™ Cladding’s design versatility can achieve multiple bespoke looks complemented by long-lasting durability to withstand Australian conditions. With straightforward, easy installation and panels delivered pre-primed and ready for painting, Hardie™ Oblique™ Cladding is a win-win for builders and homeowners.

“With straightforward, easy installation and panels delivered pre-primed and ready for painting, Hardie™ Oblique™ Cladding is a win-win for builders and homeowners.”