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GET THE LOOK... Hamptons Opt for timber or fibre cement weatherboards with sharp shadow lines in white, neutral or dark hues. Crisp contemporary Choose rendered-look fibre cement panel cladding for a minimalist look. Modern farmhouse Capture a Scandi barn vibe with a mix of horizontal and vertical cladding. Mid-century modern Use long, horizontal lines, juxtaposed with warm timber accents. Mix-and-match modern Add a layered look to a contemporary build with multiple cladding styles. Christian Hansen at James Hardie says the most popular profiles over the last decade have been their ‘Linea’ weatherboards, which are “perfect for Hamptons and modern coastal-style homes", and ‘Axon’ cladding panels, “large panels that are a modern take on traditional vertical joint timber cladding". But, he notes, “More recently, there’s been a strong demand for fewer decorative details.” As well as taking on the look of “Brick walls can be tricky to retrofit with cladding. A structural engineer should ensure the wall is suitable first” Christian Hansen, James Hardie timber weatherboards, fibre cement is available in textured panels that give the look and feel of a rendered surface. “While traditional rendered walls are labour intensive, Hardie Fine Texture Cladding comes in convenient panels that slot together and only require a few coats of exterior paint,” says Christian. Fibre cement boasts plenty of ‘pros’. Many products are non-combustible (perfect for fire-prone areas), resistant to moisture, rot and termites, and Keep in mind... ™ Before starting any project, consider all health and safety risks and make sure you get professional advice where needed. Ensure you have the necessary skills, use the correct tools and wear appropriate safety equipment. ™ Always double check local, state and federal building requirements before embarking on an exterior cladding project. = If renovating an older home, be aware that houses built before 1990 may contain asbestos. Exposure to disturbed asbestos can cause life-threatening diseases. For more information on the dangers of asbestos and how to deal with it, visit bunnings.com.au/health-and-safety or contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer. relatively low maintenance. 34 bunnings.com.au | (©) bunnings | ®) bunnings Neat ‘Linea’ weatherboards from James Hardie in nautical hues nail Hamptons style “Most Hardie cladding is painted, so it just needs a wash down with a garden hose once or twice a year to remove dirt. For stubborn grime, use a soft- bristle brush,” says Christian. Can I retrofit? “Generally, weatherboards can be retrofitted over any type of existing wall, as long as it complies with the National Construction Code,” says Jason O'Hagan. However, cladding cannot be attached directly to brickwork, explains Christian. “Doing this might make it difficult for the house to breathe — and you can't nail into bricks," he says. “So if you want to reclad over bricks, you'd have to install a weather barrier and battens over the brickwork. The battens create a cavity between the bricks and the new cladding that lets moisture run down and out the bottom.” Cladding products can be used to replace deteriorated cladding; ex/Rogue
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