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Weathertex unprimed ‘Weathergroove’ panels in Natural have the appeal of raw, undressed timber ABOVE James Hardie ‘Fine Texture Cladding’ offers a clean, uncluttered look with a subtle matt finish in this case, old cladding is removed to reveal the existing frame, onto which the new cladding is nailed. If the frame isn't straight, this can be rectified with battens. House exteriors are, of course, complicated by structures such as windows. And as the wall essentially becomes ‘fatter’ by overcladding, Christian explains you have two choices: “Leave the windows flush with the old cladding and veneer and build an external sill to bridge the gap cavity created by the battens. Or, push the windows outwards, flush with the cladding, and have a larger sill inside the house." Can I DIY? Overcladding a home is a big job, but if you've got a solid skill base, it may be a task you can DIY. Composite timber panels are likely the easiest DIY option; they're lightweight, allowing for single-person installation, and can be cut and installed using standard carpentry tools. Look for a self-locking system, like Weathertex ‘Primelok’ and ‘Selflok’, and follow the installation manual carefully. Fibre cement is similarly straightforward to install but, Christian cautions, “It can be heavy and installers need the proper PPE and cutting tools as outlined in James Hardie's best practice guide. For safety and best practice, we recommend you use a qualified carpenter.” No matter which you choose, before you start, have your home inspected for hazards such as electrical or structural issues, or materials that might include lead paint and asbestos, especially if your home was built before 1990. If these are present, use a specialist to install the cladding. bunnings.com.au | (©) bunnings|(®) bunnings 35 SHOP WIDE GROOVE VJ with a modern twist James Hardie ‘Axon Smooth’ 2750mm x 1200 x 9mm 400mm cladding, $188.24/3.3sqm, IN: 0710549 RUSTIC Tactile hewn texture Weathertex ‘Selflok Millwood’ 3660mm x300mm ruff sawn weatherboard, $59.33, I/N: 0246133" SHIPLAP Classic real timber W) Modinex 133mm x 18mm T&G L/M cedar shiplap cladding, I/N: 0100390" WOODGRAIN No-fuss and versatile James Hardie ‘HardiPlank’ 4200mm x 230mm x 75mm woodgrain FC weatherboard, $31.21, WN: 0716249 ECO-FRIENDLY Made of recycled materials PermaTimber 5.4m x 200mm x 28mm CX composite timber castellated cladding in Tasmanian Oak, $221, I/N: 0054417* Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.
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