James Hardie Cladding in Melbourne.
ALTUA installs James Hardie external cladding across Melbourne for new construction, extensions and façade upgrades. ALTUA has been accredited by James Hardie to perform work with the product.
The selected James Hardie system has to work with the building details.
James Hardie offers different external cladding formats and profiles. The finished façade still depends on the substrate, set-out, joints, openings, penetrations, flashings and the requirements of the selected product.
Plan the product, set-out and interfaces before installation begins.
Assess
Identify the exact James Hardie product and the installation literature current for it, then check it against the frame, wall wrap and cavity arrangement.
Set out
Set out board or sheet positions, flashings and joints to the manufacturer's installation requirements, which product warranties also depend on.
Install
Fix and finish to the set-out, following the manufacturer's safe-cutting and dust-control guidance for the product.
Different profiles for different façade designs.
James Hardie products can suit new building work, extensions, façade upgrades and selected replacement scopes. Product choice should follow the intended appearance, wall design and current manufacturer requirements.
Cladding Replacement & RectificationNeed broader fibre cement or another cladding system?
James Hardie sits within the broader fibre cement category. ALTUA also works with other fibre cement systems, metal and aluminium cladding, while replacement and rectification are covered separately for existing façades.
James Hardie cladding — common questions
What is James Hardie cladding?+
James Hardie is a manufacturer of fibre cement building products. Its external cladding range includes different board, sheet and panel formats, so the appropriate product depends on the architectural finish, wall design and project requirements.
Is James Hardie cladding the same as fibre cement?+
James Hardie cladding products are commonly made from fibre cement, but fibre cement is the broader material category and is produced by more than one manufacturer. James Hardie is a brand and product range rather than the name of the material itself.
What James Hardie cladding styles are available?+
James Hardie offers multiple external cladding profiles and finishes, including weatherboard-style boards, sheet and panel systems. Product availability and specifications can change, so the selected system should be confirmed against current manufacturer information for the project.
Does James Hardie cladding need painting?+
It depends on the selected product and finish. Some products are supplied pre-primed and require an appropriate coating system after installation, while some ranges may be available with factory-applied finishes. The current product specification should be checked before work begins.
Is James Hardie cladding waterproof?+
The cladding forms part of the external wall weather-management system, but the board alone should not be treated as a complete waterproof wall. Joints, flashings, penetrations, wall wrap or cavity requirements and other details must work together as specified.
Can damaged James Hardie cladding be replaced?+
Often, individual damaged boards or panels can be replaced where the surrounding façade and substrate remain serviceable and a compatible product is available. More extensive deterioration or failed façade details may require a broader rectification scope.
Is ALTUA accredited to work with James Hardie products?+
Yes. ALTUA has been accredited by James Hardie to perform work with the product.