The Hardie Oblique classing system gives home builders an uncomplicated cladding solution for modern builds.

Transforming Australian modern home design and complementing the increasing trend of vertical façades on modern homes, James Hardie has launched their latest innovation, Oblique cladding, 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.

Produced in 200mm or 300mm widths with 175mm and 275mm groove spacing, the two board widths and groove spacing options of Hardie Oblique Cladding present design versatility with multiple installation options and bespoke groove combinations possible. These include the simple repetition of one width, to an alternating rhythm or artful staggered combination of two widths, delivering a fresh, contemporary aesthetic.

Improving jobsite efficiency, the new cladding doesn’t require specialist installers, reducing the number of trades onsite, while the new Hardie Castellated Batten method makes vertical installation and bespoke arrangements of Hardie Oblique cladding straightforward. The horizontal castellated battens are an easier, more cost-effective way to do vertical installation than with metal top hats behind every joint.

When used vertically, the new cladding style helps create fresh designs and signature looks to excite homeowners. Two separate panel lengths make vertical installation efficient and can help to reduce wastage. The 2,750mm panel lengths suit common wall heights, while the 4,200mm length gives tall walls a continuous look.