Installation Guide

HardieTM ObliqueTM & StriaTM Cladding

Vertical Orientation

EXTERIORS

Australia May 2024

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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION 2

2 SAFE WORKING PRACTICES 3

Warning 3
Recommended safe working practices 3
Storage and handling 3

3 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 3
Framing 4
Fasteners 4

4 PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORY

DETAILS 5
Components 5
Tools 6
1 Introduction
5 FACADE LAYOUTS 7
Create diverse modern designs with Hardie™
6 FIXING REQUIREMENTS 8 Oblique™ Cladding and Stria™ Cladding.
7 CLADDING INSTALLATION STEPS 9 Stria™ Cladding has a simple U-shaped groove spaced at 300mm or
380mm depending on the chosen size. Hardie™ Oblique™ Cladding
8 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS 10 has an asymmetrical groove with one square edge and a long oblique or
Junction Details 10 slanting edge, the groove spacing is 175mm and 275mm depending on the
External Corner Details 10 profile. Both products can be installed in vertical or horizontal orientation for
Internal Corner Details 10 different looks.​
Joint and Jointing Details 11 ​
Parapet Details 11 Vertical Orientation. Vertical grooves are a striking exterior design feature
Window Details 12 that can be brought to life with Hardie™ Oblique™ Cladding and Stria™
Cladding. Vertical installation of these Hardie™ exterior cladding products is
enabled by the Hardie™ Structural Batten, which is simple and easy to use.​
9 FINISHES AND MAINTENANCE 13
Surface Preparation 13
Painting 13
Maintenance 13

10 PRODUCT INFORMATION 13

11 SITE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 14

SCOPE
This guide covers the use of HardieTM ObliqueTM and StriaTM
Cladding installed on a vertical orientation in a residential wall IMPORTANT NOTES
application over a seasoned timber wall frame or a light-gauge 1. Failure to install, finish or maintain this product in accordance with
steel frame installed in a vertical upright application. applicable building codes, regulations, standards and James
Hardie’s written application instructions may lead to personal injury,
CODEMARK CERTIFICATION affect system performance, violate local building codes, and void
The CodeMark Certification Scheme is a voluntary third-party
James Hardie’s product warranty.
building product certification scheme that authorises the use
2. All warranties, conditions, liabilities (direct, indirect or consequential)
of new and innovative products in specified circumstances in
and obligations whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise other
order to facilitate compliance with Volume 1 and 2 of the NCC.
than those specified in Hardie™ product warranty are
HardieTM ObliqueTM and StriaTM Cladding has been certified excluded to the fullest extent allowed by law. For Hardie™
under the CodeMark scheme (Certificate Number CM40223) product warranty information and disclaimers about the information in
and available at www.jameshardie.com.au. This certificate can this guide, visit www.jameshardie.com.au.
be provided to building certifiers and other regulatory authorities 3. The builder must ensure the product meets aesthetic requirements
to facilitate the assessment of the product compliance or used before installation. James Hardie will not be responsible for rectifying
to verify the suitability of the product for certain applications. aesthetic surface variations following installation.
2 Safe Working Practices 3 Design Considerations
WARNING - DO NOT BREATHE DUST AND CUT All design and construction must comply with the appropriate
requirements of the current National Construction Code (NCC) and other
ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREA applicable regulations and standards.
Fibre cement products manufactured by James Hardie contain sand, a
source of respirable crystalline silica. May cause cancer if dust from Slab and Footings
product is inhaled. Causes damage to lungs and respiratory system The slab and footings on which the building is situated must comply with
through prolonged or repeated inhalation of dust from product. Intact AS 2870 ‘Residential slabs and footings – Construction’ and the
fibre cement products are not expected to result in any adverse toxic effects.
requirements of the NCC.
The hazard associated with fibre cement arises from the respirable crystalline
silica present in dust generated by activities such as cutting, rebating, drilling, Ground Clearances
routing, sawing, crushing, or otherwise abrading fibre cement, and when Install Hardie™ external cladding with a minimum 150mm clearance
cleaning up, disposing of or moving dust. When doing any of these activities
to the earth on the exterior of the building or in accordance with local
in a manner that generates dust, follow Hardie™ instructions and best
building codes if greater than 150mm is required. Maintain a minimum
practices to reduce or limit the release of dust, warn others in the area and
50mm clearance between Hardie™ external cladding and roofs, decks,
consider rotating personnel across the cutting task to further limit respirable
silica exposure. If using a dust mask or respirator, use an AS/NZS1716 P1 paths, steps and driveways.
filter and refer to Australian/New Zealand Standard 1715:2009 Selection, Use Adjacent finished grade must slope away from the building in accordance
and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Equipment for more extensive with local building codes, typically a minimum slope of 50mm over the
guidance and more options for selecting respirators for workplaces. For first metre.
further information, refer to our installation instructions and Safety Data
Sheets available at www.jameshardie.com.au. FAILURE TO ADHERE Do not install external cladding such that it may remain in contact with
TO OUR WARNINGS, SAFETY DATA SHEETS, AND INSTALLATION standing water.
INSTRUCTIONS MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
NOTE
James Hardie Recommended Safe Working Practices Greater clearance may be required in order to comply with termite
protection provisions, see below for more information.
CUTTING OUTDOORS
1. Position cutting station so wind will blow dust away from the user or
Termite Protection
others in working area.
The NCC specifies the requirements for termite barriers. Where the
2. Warn others in the area to avoid dust.
3. Consider rotating personnel across cutting tasks to further limit respirable exposed slab edge is used as part of the termite barrier system, a
silica exposures. minimum of 75mm of the exposed slab edge must be visible to permit
4. Use one of the following methods based on the required cutting rate: ready detection of termite entry.
Best n
Villaboard™ knife n
Hand guillotine n
Fibreshear
Better Position the cutting station in a well-ventilated area. Use a
n Fire Rated Walls
dust reducing circular saw equipped with Hardie™ Blade Saw Blade or Hardie™ Oblique™ and Stria™ Cladding can be used as part of a fire
comparable fibre cement blade and well maintained M-class vacuum or rated wall when constructed with additional fire rated linings as specified
higher with appropriate filter for capturing fine (respirable) dust. Wear a in Hardie™ Fire and Acoustically Rated Design Manual and Construction
properly-fitted, approved dust mask or respirator (minimum P1). of Fire and Acoustically Rated Walls Technical Specification or the
CUTTING INDOORS Hardie™ Smart Boundary Wall System Design Guide. The length of
n
Cut only using VillaboardTM knife, hand guillotine or fibreshears fasteners must be increased for the additional linings.
(manual, electric or pneumatic).
n
Position cutting station in a well-ventilated area. Moisture Management
DRILLING/OTHER MACHINING
It is the responsibility of designer or specifier to identify moisture related
When drilling or machining you should always wear a P1 dust mask and risks associated with any particular building design. Wall construction
warn others in the immediate area. design must effectively manage moisture, accounting for both the interior
and exterior environments of the building, particularly in buildings that
IMPORTANT NOTES
have a higher risk of wind driven rain penetration or that are artificially
1. For maximum protection (lowest respirable dust production) James Hardie
recommends always using best practice cutting methods where feasible. heated or cooled.
2. NEVER use a power saw indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
3. ALWAYS use a dust reducing circular saw equipped with a sawblade In addition, all wall openings, penetrations, junctions, connections,
specifically designed to minimise dust creation when cutting fibrecement - window sills, heads and jambs must incorporate appropriate flashing and
preferably a sawblade that carries the Hardie™ Blade logo or one with at waterproofing. Materials, components and their installation that are used
least equivalent performance - connected to a M class or higher vacuum. to manage moisture in framed wall construction must, at a minimum,
4. NEVER dry sweep - Use wet suppression, or an M class vacuum or comply with the requirements of relevant standards and the NCC.
higher with appropriate filter.
5. NEVER use grinders.
6. ALWAYS follow tool manufacturers’ safety recommendations.
7. ALWAYS wear a properly fitted, approved dusk mask, P1 or higher
DUST MASKS AND RESPIRATORS
As a minimum, an AS/NZS1716 P1 respirator must be used when doing
any activity that may create dust. For more extensive guidance and
options for selecting respirators for workplaces please refer to Australian/
New Zealand Standard 1715:2009 “Selection, Use and Maintenance
of Respiratory Protective Equipment”. P1 respirators should be used in
conjunction with the above cutting practices to minimise dust exposure.
For further information, refer to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available at
www.jameshardie.com.au. If concern still exists about exposure levels or
you do not comply with the above practices, you should always consult a
qualified industrial hygienist or contact James Hardie for further information.

STORAGE AND HANDLING

To avoid damage, all Hardie™ products and accessories should be
stored with edges and corners of the product protected from chipping.
Hardie™ products and accessories must be installed in a dry state and
protected from weather during transport and storage. The product must
be laid flat under cover on a smooth level surface clear of the ground to
avoid exposure to water, moisture, etc.
HARDIE™ OBLIQUE™ AND STRIA™ CLADDING INSTALLATION GUIDE PAGE 3 OF 16
Weather Barrier HardieTM Structural Batten Span
A suitable water control membrane must be installed under Hardie™ In locations where Hardie™ Structural Batten is installed on a wall that
cladding products in accordance with the AS/NZS 4200.2 ‘Pliable is equal to or less than 1200mm wide and 1800mm high, an additional
building membranes and underlays – Installation’ and NCC requirements. batten must be introduced to increase the span of cladding to 3 bays.
James Hardie has tested and certified the use of Hardie™ Wrap
Weather Barrier for Climate Zones 2-8 within Australia. Hardie™ Wrap
Weather Barrier is a Class 4 vapour permeable membrane that delivers
1800 1800
a tripleshield of protection to help against external weather penetration, mm mm
internal condensation management and external heat penetration through
its safeglare reflective layer.
1200mm 1200mm
If using an alternate product in lieu of Hardie™ Wrap Weather Barrier or the INCORRECT CORRECT
project is located in a hot, humid area (Climate Zone 1), the designer must
ensure that the product is fit for purpose and it has the following classification Each Hardie™ Structural Batten length must be fixed to a minimum of two
in accordance with AS/NZS 4200.1:2017 ‘Pliable building membranes’: studs, i.e., when joining the batten off-stud, the joints must not be located on
two continuous stud bays.
TABLE 1
Weather Barrier Classification FASTENERS
Climate Zone Water Control Classification Vapour Control Category General
2-8 Vapour Permeable (Class 3 or 4) All nails must be driven flush. Ensure the aesthetic finish of Hardie™
Water Barrier Oblique™ and Stria™ Cladding is of acceptable quality prior to
1 Vapour Barrier (Class 1 or 2)
installation, see Important Note 3 on page 2 of this guide. For more
Soft compressible insulation installed between the front of the wall studs information and advice, Ask James HardieTM on 13 11 03.
and directly behind the external cladding can cause installation issues and Fastener Durability (Including Coastal Areas)
is thus not recommended. Fasteners must have the appropriate level of durability and be fully
Flashing compatible with all other materials required for the intended project. In
All wall openings, penetrations, intersections, connections, window sills, areas within 1km of a coastal area, areas subject to salt spray and other
heads and jambs must be flashed prior to cladding installation. corrosive environments, class 4 fasteners must be used.

FRAMING
General
Vertical Hardie™ Oblique™ and Stria™ Cladding can be installed over
timber or steel frames or masonry walls. Please note, the product must
be installed using the Hardie™ Structural Batten to allow for drainage,
ventilation and provide vermin protection. The general framing requirements
for installation are given in Table 2.

Maximum stud, Hardie™ Cavity Batten and fastener spacingDrivefor Hardie™

screw flush Flush
Drive nailing
screw flush Over driven
Flush by
nailing Over driven by
Unacceptable: Unacceptable:
Unacceptable: Unacceptable:
maximum 1mm* maximum 1mm*
under driven* over driven
under driven* over driven
Oblique™ and Stria™ Cladding for wind load classifications of AS 4055
‘Wind Loads for Housing’ are given in Table 4 & 5. NAIL FASTENER DEPTH
* Only when face fixing, fasteners can be under driven and tapped maximum 1mm
Ensure framing joints are tight and all framing is fully loaded before
below the surface of the board (Do not overdrive using gun nails). All fastener
Hardie™ Oblique™ and Stria™ Cladding is installed. penetrations must be patched and sanded. Refer to the Finishing and Maintenance
TABLE 2 section on Page 12.

General Framing Requirements

Type Timber Steel
Design Use of timber framing must be in accordance with AS Use of steel framing must be in accordance with NASH standard for Residential and Low-
1684 and the framing manufacturer’s specifications Rise Steel Framing Part 1: Design Criteria and the framing manufacturer’s specifications.
Durability ‘Timber used for house construction must have the level The steel framing must have the appropriate level of durability required to prevent
of durability appropriate for the relevant climate and corrosion, particularly in coastal areas.
expected service life. Reference AS 1684.2 ‘Residential
timber-framed construction’.
Tolerances Ensure frame is square and work from a central datum line. A suggested maximum tolerance of between 3mm and 4mm in any 3000mm length of
frame will give best results.
Thermal Break Not required. For steel frames, the NCC Sections J3D6 and 13.2.5 Volumes 1 and 2 respectively, state
Requirement for both residential and commercial buildings a thermal break with an R 0.2m2 K/W must
be installed behind external cladding where the cladding and internal lining make direct
contact with the same steel frame. Timber battens with a minimum thickness of 20mm are
deemed to achieve an R-Value greater than or equal to 0.2.
If installing on a 0.55bmt steel frame, reach out to James Hardie on 13 11 03 for further
information.
BMT N/A. Framing members must have a base metal thickness (BMT) between 0.75 to 1.6mm.
Grade MGP10 G550
Min. Stud Width 35mm* 32mm
Min. Stud Depth 70mm 64mm
Nogging 1350mm 1350mm
Spacing

* Only suitable for off-stud HardieTM Structural Batten joining. For on-stud joining, a minimum stud width of 45mm is required. Refer to Page 10 for further information.

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4 Products and Accessory Details

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COMPONENTS
1 Hardie™ Oblique™ Cladding Product Code Length (mm) Width (mm) Weight (kg/m2)* Pack Size
405502 3000 200 18.4 75
Pre-sealed 14mm thick shiplap boards with
405503 3000 300 18.8 45
unique square and angled groove edges to
cast shadows and deliver highlights. 405301 4200 200 18.4 75
405303 4200 300 18.8 45
Stria™ Cladding Product Code Length (mm) Width (mm) Weight (kg/m2)* Pack Size
Stria TM
404063 4200 325 19.1 60
Pre-sealed 14mm thick shiplap boards
Standard 405504 3000 325 19.1 60
with deep and wide grooves to create
strong, clean lines. StriaTM
404413 4200 405 19.4 40
Wide 405505 3000 405 19.4 40
* Includes the product weight only, taking into account effective coverage. This excludes fasteners, sealants and other accessories.
External Corner
2 HardieTM 3 HardieTM Wrap 4 HardieTM Joint Sealant 5 HardieTM 35mm PVC 6 HardieTM 14mm
Structural Batten Weather Barrier Cavity Vent Strip Aluminium External
Box Corner

A structural, castellated 70 x 35 x Water barrier and vapour permeable General purpose polyurethane exterior A 3000mm long perforated PVC extrusion A ready to paint aluminium extrusion.
2700mm H3 treated timber batten membrane. grade joint sealant. installed at the base of the cladding wall 3000mm long. Pack Size: 5
that facilitates drainage and ventilation Unit size: 2.75 x 30m. Pack Size: 20/Box. system to provide drainage, ventilation Product Code: 305519
in the cavity wall. Pack Size: 1 Each. Product Code: 305534 300ml Cartridge and vermin proofing. Coverage: Height of wall x no. of
Pack Size: 4 Each. Product Code: 305664 Product Code: 305672 600ml Sausage Pack Size: 25. external corners / 3000mm
Product code: 306250 Coverage: 85.5m2 per roll Coverage: 2.67m/100ml (5mm dia bead) Product Code: 306253

Internal Corner Options Horizontal Flashing

7 HardieTM 14mm 7 HardieTM 75mm 8 HardieTM Trimline Flashing 9 HardieTM TrimLine 9 HardieTM TrimLine
Aluminium Internal Corner Flashing External & Internal Horizontal Jointer
Corner Corner Jointers

A ready to paint aluminium extrusion. Manufactured using COLORBOND® To be used at horizontal joints (vertical For use with Hardie™ TrimLine For use with Hardie™ TrimLine
3000mm long. Pack Size: 5. steel, used behind cladding at internal cladding) or vertical butt joints Flashing at corner joints. Flashing at horizontal joints.
Product Code: 305518 and external corners. 75 x 75mm. (Horizontal cladding). (5/pack) External Corner Product Code: 306130 Product Code: 306132
Coverage: Height of wall x no. of Pack Size: 5. Product Code: 305564 Product Code: 306128. 3000mm Internal Corner Product Code: 306131 (20/pack)
external corners / 3000mm Coverage: Height of clad walls x no. of Coverage: Length of horizontal joints (20/pack of each kind)
corners / 3000mm / 3000mm
11 HardieTM Edge 11 HardieTM Edge 11 HardieTM Edge 11 HardieTM Edge
Base Trim Base Trim Jointer Internal Corner External Corner

Powder coated aluminium extrusion Powder coated aluminium extrusion Powder coated aluminium extrusion Powder coated aluminium extrusion
used at slab edges. used with HardieTM Edge Base Trim. used with HardieTM Edge Base Trim at used with HardieTM Edge Base Trim at
Pack Size: 25 units. Pack Size: 12 units. internal corner junctions. external corner junctions.
Product Code: 305911 Product Code: 305912 Pack Size: 4 units. Pack Size: 4 units.
Product Code: 305913 Product Code: 305914

Tools
HardieTM Blade Saw Blade Dust-Reducing Saw with M class Drop Saw* Gun Nails and Nailers
185mm Diameter or higher vacuum Extraction
Refer to
fastener
section

Poly-diamond blade for HardieTM fibre Dust reducing saw with a Hardie™ Drop saw with an aluminium blade. Suitable gun nails and nailers for face
cement. Product Code: 300660 Blade saw blade. E.g. Makita 5057KB *Not to be used for cutting HardieTM fixing to timber framing only.
Pack Size: 1 each. / Hitachi C7YA. ObliqueTM or StriaTM Cladding. Minimum nail length of 50mm is
required. Minimum class 3.

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5 Facade Layouts
The following patterns showcase different board width combinations that can be used on the facade’s design, elevating the layout and adding a unique
touch the home’s exterior. Each pattern can be repeated along the wall, or combined with a different sequence to create a more intricate design.
The below sequences are represented using HardieTM ObliqueTM Cladding, however, these can be created as well using StriaTM Cladding; just follow the
same sequence alternating between StriaTM Wide and Standard profiles as described. Please note, these patterns serve as an inspiration and starting
point to create bespoke combinations and facade layouts, resulting in unique home exteriors.

Standard Pattern Alternate Pattern

This pattern creates consistency and symmetry This pattern introduces rhythm to the facade by adding
within the facade, providing stability and some visual interest combining the two different widths
balance to the design. The 300mm board whilst maintaining cohesion.
provides a bolder look, whereas the 200mm
width provides a more refined design. 300 300 300 300 200 200 200 200 300 200 300 200

Mixed Duo Pattern Dynamic Duo Pattern

By expanding and contracting between narrow and wider This pattern plays between randomness and
boards, this pattern adds contrast to the design and uniformity, creating complexity and movement
creates a more complex and intricate facade, creating visual along the home exterior, which results in
interest and adding dimension to the home exterior. dynamic and visually engaging designs.
200 200 300 300 300 200 200 300 200 300 300 200

Rhythmic Pattern Custom Pattern

This pattern creates rhythm along the The various board profiles and widths can
homes exterior bay alternating between be combined in any sequence, enabling
narrow and wider boards, as well as a customized facade layout that perfectly
single and double combination, creating complements your home and personal style.
complexity and interest in the design. 300 200 300 300 200 200 300 200 200 300 HARDIE™ OBLIQUE™ AND STRIA™ CLADDING INSTALLATION GUIDE PAGE 7 OF 16
6 Fixing Requirements
1 Batten Joining Refer to Fig.10 to 14
2 Batten Fastener Refer to Table 3
4
3 Batten Spacing Refer to Tables 4 & 5
5 4 Concealed Fixing Refer to Table 5
5 Stud Spacing Refer to Tables 4 & 5
1 6 Face Fixing Refer to Table 4
7 Nail Distribution See diagram below

Concealed Face Fix

Fix

Four

Three
2

Two

3
One

6 7

20 15 50
mm mm mm
No Fixing Area HardieTM
Structural Batten

TABLE 3
HardieTM Structural Batten to Frame Fastener Selection
Timber Frame Steel Frame Masonry
2No 65mm Iccons Super Sharpy StructNail Ramset Chemset 101 Plus M8 or M10 Anchors^
1No - 14-10 x 75mm T17 Batten Screw
2No 14-10 x 75mm Self Drilling Bugle Batten Screw
1No - 10g x 75mm Treated Pine Screw
2No 10-24 x 65mm Fine Thread Countersunk
2No – 65 x 2.87 Galvanized Ring Shank Nail#
Self-Drilling Screw*
#
Limited to a N3/C1 Wind Classification.
* Not suitable on N4/C2 wind category or greater. When installing on N3/C1, the HardieTM Structural Batten spacing must be reduced to 800mm.
^
Up to N3/C1, the fixing points must be spaced at max. 500mm, and for N4/C2 at 300mm apart. For higher wind categories contact James Hardie for further information,
and refer to manufacturer specifications for installation guidance and product suitability.
TABLE 4
Face Fixing - Stud and Batten Spacing and Fastener Requirements
AS4055 Wind Studs and HardieTM Structural Number of fastener required per fixing point
Classification Batten Maximum Spacing (mm) - Cladding to Batten
HardieTM 50x2.50mm Ring Shank Coil ND 50mm Stainless Steel Brad Paslode 50x2.87mm DekFast
Studs
Structural Battens Nails Nails Nails
325mm 325mm 325mm
Stria™ / 200mm Stria™ / 200mm Stria™ / 200mm
405 405 405
300mm Hardie™ 300mm Hardie™ 300mm Hardie™
General Edges† General Edges† Stria™ Stria™ Stria™
Hardie™ Oblique™ Hardie™ Oblique™ Hardie™ Oblique™
Cladding Cladding Cladding
Oblique™ Cladding Oblique™ Cladding Oblique™ Cladding
Cladding Cladding Cladding
N1 600 600 900 900 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1
N2 600 600 900 900 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1
N3/C1 600 600 900 900 2 2 1 4 3 2 1 1 1
N4/C2 600 450 (600) 900 900 (600) 3 (2) 2 2 (1) (4) (3) (2) 2 2 1
N5/C3 600 450 900 600 3 2 2 2 2 1
N6/C4 450 (600) 400 900 (600) 450 3 2 2 2 2 1

All values in brackets must be used together, including adherence to the number of fasteners required per fixing point.

TABLE 5
Concealed Fixing - Stud and Batten Spacing and Fastener Requirements
AS4055 Wind Studs and HardieTM Structural Batten Number of fastener required per fixing point -
Classification Maximum Spacing (mm) Cladding to Batten
HardieTM Structural 40x2.80mm 50x2.50mm Ring-Shank Coil Nail or
Studs
Battens Fibre Cement Nail Paslode 45x2.50mm Ring-Shank Nail
325mm Stria™ / 325mm Stria™ /
200mm Hardie™ 200mm Hardie™
General Edges† General Edges† 300mm Hardie™ 300mm Hardie™
Oblique™ Cladding Oblique™ Cladding
Oblique™ Cladding Oblique™ Cladding
N1, N2 600 600 600 600 1 1 1 1
N3/C1 600 600 600 600 1 1
†
Edge areas refers to walls at external corners of the house within 1200mm of the corner.
7 Cladding Installation Steps* - Vertical
STEP STEP STEP
Install HardieTM Wrap Weather Barrier.
1 Ensure your
frame is square,
maximum
2 Fix at
3 Overlap HardieTM Weather
Barrier 150mm at all
horizontal joints and one
tolerance 300mm
stud bay at all vertical joints.
centres
of 4mm in Extend min. 150mm
3000mm length. around corners

Corrosion
resistant
Install the flashing with
required min. 75mm
corrosion upstand
resistant
Refer to
Table 3 for
flashing over
Refer to
maximum windows the HardieTM
stud spacing and other Weather Barrier
openings. Technical Data Sheet Galvanised staple fastener
for further information every 450mm per stud

STEP STEP STEP

4 6
Install the HardieTM 35mm PVC Install horizontal battens.
5
Install vertical battens Refer to
Cavity vent Strip. to each side of internal Table 3
Hardie 75mm
TM
and external corners.
Corner Flashing
Fix at 600mm centres
maximum, with
10mm edge 600 HardieTM Structural Batten HardieTM
mm or 70x35mm MGP10 H3 Edge Trim
clearance.
treated Timber Batten HardieTM
m PVC Cavity
(Timber batten only 75 in.
mm Vent Strip
suitable at corners) Horizontal
20mm battens
min.

HardieTM 35mm PVC Batten Joint

Cavity Vent mitred at Refer to
10 corners and kept clear Figures 10 to 14 for
mm of debris. Do not insert further information
HardieTM Structural
Batten into the vent strip.

STEP STEP STEP

Install corner accessories as required. Install Trimline joiners at
7 8 9
Install HardieTM Trimline
For alternative corners refer to Detailing section flashing at horizontal joints. butt joints and corners.
Fix at max. 300mm
centres (10mm min.
clearance from the edge) Apply two beads of
HardieTM Joint Sealant
behind all HardieTM
Trimline Jointers

STEP STEP STEP

Install First Board. Fix Remaining Boards.
10 Apply a continuous 4mm diameter bead
of HardieTM Joint Sealant to underside of
11 Ensure boards are locked
firmly and are level.
12
the HardieTM Trimline flange and along the
corner accessories.
Push first board up
against the flange.
Refer to Table 6 for
fastener spacing.

Paint the wall with

an exterior acrylic paint within
3 months of being fixed or
within 7 days if located within
1km of a coastal area or
corrosive environment.

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8 Construction Details
JUNCTION DETAILS
Apply continuous bead of
HardieTM Wrap Weather Timber HardieTM Joint Sealant
HardieTM Eaves Lining Alternative Barrier frame vertically between flashing
Detail: HardieTM Structural 2mm gap left
Flooring
Batten between horizontal
Flexible Sealant
Hardie™ Trimline Flashing HardieTM Trimline
HardieTM ObliqueTM or Flashing
StriaTM Cladding Apply continuous 5mm behind jointer
HardieTM Wrap diameter beads of
Weather Barrier 75
HardieTM Joint Sealant mm
HardieTM 6mm
Structural Batten min. 6mm
max.150mm

50mm
overhang
NOTE: Do not fix
Min.75mm
the upper panel to
the bottom plate.
HardieTM Vent Refer to the ground HardieTM Edge Trim
Strip clearance section
For more information please refer to
the HardieTM Edge Trim installation HardieTM ObliqueTM or
guide available at jameshardie.com.au StriaTM Cladding

FIGURE 1 SLAB/EAVE JUNCTION DETAIL FIGURE 2 UPPER FLOOR JUNCTION

INTERNAL CORNER DETAILS
HardieTM Structural Batten
HardieTM 75x75mm Corner
Flashing or Min. 75x75mm
HardieTM 18mm PVC Cavity Vent Strip Corrosion Resistant Flashing
HardieTM Wrap
HardieTM Wrap Weather Barrier Weather Barrier
HardieTM Structural Batten
HardieTM ObliqueTM or or 70x35mm timber batten
StriaTM Cladding HardieTM ObliqueTM or
10mm StriaTM Cladding

Apply a continuous bead of HardieTM

Joint Sealant to corner flashing
Fix StriaTM Aluminium Internal Corner with
40mm fibre cement nails at 300mm vertical
centres in both flanges. Install boards leaving
a nominal 2mm gap to aluminium corner.

FIGURE 3 HORIZONTAL JUNCTION FIGURE 4 INTERNAL CORNER

EXTERNAL CORNER DETAILS

HardieTM Structural HardieTM ObliqueTM or
HardieTM 75x75mm Corner Flashing or Batten StriaTM Cladding
Min. 75x75mm Corrosion Resistant
Flashing HardieTM 75x75mm HardieTM Wrap
Corner Flashing Weather Barrier
HardieTM Wrap
Weather Barrier HardieTM Structural
Vertical HardieTM Batten or 75x35mm
Horizontal Hardie Oblique
TM TM Structural Batten timber batten
or StriaTM Cladding or 70x35mm
timber batten 20mm
min.
Cut boards to
finish 2mm short
of HardieTM AxentTM
Apply a continuous bead of Hardie TM

Trim. Prime ends

Joint Sealant to corner flashing and seal gap with
StriaTM Aluminium Internal Corner. HardieTM Joint
Install boards leaving a nominal Sealant and wipe
2mm gap to aluminium corner. off excess.
Vertical HardieTM ObliqueTM HardieTM AxentTM
or StriaTM Cladding Trim 45 x 19mm
Hardie Structural Batten
TM

20mm min.

FIGURE 5 INTERNAL CORNER BETWEEN VERTICAL AND FIGURE 6 EXTERNAL TRIM CORNER
HORIZONTALLY ORIENTED BOARDS
HardieTM 75x75mm
Corner Flashing or HardieTM ObliqueTM or Vertical HardieTM ObliqueTM
HardieTM 75x75mm Corner
Min. 75x75mm StriaTM Cladding Flashing or Min. 75x75mm or StriaTM Cladding
Corrosion Resistant HardieTM Wrap Corrosion Resistant
Flashing HardieTM Wrap Weather
Weather Barrier Flashing Barrier
HardieTM Structural Vertical HardieTM ObliqueTM
or StriaTM Cladding HardieTM Structural Batten
Batten

Vertical HardieTM Vertical HardieTM

Structural Batten Structural Batten
or 70x35mm or 70x35mm
timber batten timber batten
Fix StriaTM Aluminium
External Box Corner
with 40mm fibre
cement nails at StriaTM Aluminium
300mm vertical External Box Corner
centres in both flanges Install boards leaving
a nominal 2mm gap
Install boards leaving to aluminium corner
a nominal 2mm gap Apply a continuous bead and seal with HardieTM
to aluminium corner of HardieTM Joint Sealant Joint Sealant.
Apply a continuous bead of and seal with HardieTM 20mm
HardieTM Joint Sealant to corner flashing to corner flashing min.
20mm min. Joint Sealant.

FIGURE 7 EXTERNAL BOX CORNER FIGURE 8 EXTERNAL CORNER BETWEEN VERTICAL AND
HORIZONTALLY ORIENTED BOARDS
 25x100mm Joint in
Strap nails to battens
HardieTM Structural top and
Batten bottom face
of batten
45 degree cut to
weatherboard ends Timber or
to ensure moisture Steel frame
runs to exterior.
Prime cut ends.
Leave a 3mm gap
and apply HardieTM
Joint Sealant
between the joint. Join must be
placed within
Note: minimum 1/3 central span
length of jointed between studs
board is 600mm
HardieTM ObliqueTM or
StriaTM Cladding
HardieTM Wrap
Weather Barrier

FIGURE 9 VERTICAL BUTT JOINT DETAIL FIGURE 10 OFF-STUD JOINTING OF BATTENS - OPTION 1

Minimum
150mm long
0.8 x 25mm
Punched Joint in
Strapping to battens
top and A partial or full stud Join in
bottom face fiuxed to existing battens
Paslode 30x2.8 stud needs to be
Galvanised of batten
added at battens
Clouts or 30mm ends.
Class 3 Screws

Timber or Battens must be

Steel frame pre-drilled before fixing
off to frame to prevent
timber splitting.
Join must be
placed within
1/3 central span
between studs
Timber or
Steel frame

FIGURE 11 OFF-STUD JOINTING OF BATTENS - OPTION 2 FIGURE 12 ON-STUD JOINTING OF BATTENS

Battens must be pre-drilled

before fixing off to frame to
. prevent timber splitting.
m min
12m
n
atte
x. B g
Ma pacinnd 5)
s 4a
ble
(Ta
Battens must be
n
pre-drilled before fixing atte
off to frame to prevent x. B g
timber splitting. Ma pacinnd 5)
s 4a
ble
(Ta
n
atte
x. B g
Joint in Ma pacinnd 5)
battens s 4a
ble
This method only (Ta
Staggered
suitable for 45mm battens Timber or
MGP10 timber Steel frame
frames

FIGURE 13 ON-STUD JOINTING OF BATTEN ON 45MM TIMBER FRAMES FIGURE 14 ON-STUD STAGGERED JOINTING OF BATTENS

of parapet
H3 treated inside face
ll towards
timber packer Positive fa
to form slope

Metal
capping
flashing
fixed to
sides only
HardieTM
Structural
Batten

HardieTM ObliqueTM
or StriaTM Cladding
HardieTM
Wrap
Weather
Barrier

FIGURE 15 PARAPET DETAIL

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WINDOW DETAILS
HardieTM ObliqueTM or
StriaTM Cladding
HardieTM Wrap Internal lining
Weather Barrier
Hardie Structural
TM Timber or FC Packer
Lintel by installer
Batten
HardieTM Cavity Timber Reveal
Vent Strip
HardieTM Wrap
Optional HardieTM Weather Barrier
AxentTM Trim Waterproof
fastened to frame Air Seal
e.g. Suitable Suitable corrosion
Clearance in Expanded resistant flashing
accordance Foam
with window HardieTM Structural Batten
manufacturer Timber or 70x35mm timber batten
Architrave HardieTM ObliqueTM
Open joint to allow by installer or StriaTM Cladding
moisture to escape
min. 6mm Optional HardieTM Axent™ Continuous bead of
Trim fastened to frame HardieTM Joint Sealant
Timber Reveal
Suitable corrosion
resistant flashing
with min. 15% slope
FIGURE 17 WINDOW JAMB - TRIM

Timber Reveal

Sill Weather Flap Timber or

FC Packer
by installer

HardieTM Structural Waterproof

Batten Air Seal
e.g. Suitable
Sill Plate
Expanded
Optional HardieTM Foam
AxentTM Trim
fastened to frame Timber
Architrave
Flashing over by installer
sarking Internal
HardieTM ObliqueTM Lining
or StriaTM Cladding
HardieTM Wrap
Weather Barrier

FIGURE 16 WINDOW HEAD AND SILL - TRIM

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9 Finishes and 10 Product
Maintenance Information
SURFACE PREPARATION PRODUCT INFORMATION
Ensure the surface is dry, clean and any overdriven nails are patched in Material
accordance with this specification. The basic composition of Hardie™ building products is Portland cement,
ground sand, cellulose fibre, water and proprietary additives.
Any slightly overdriven brad nails (1mm max.) may be repaired using a
suitable external grade filling agent. All patches must be sanded and Hardie™ building products are manufactured to AS/NZS 2908.2
primed before applying the paint. ‘Cellulose-Cement Products-Flat Sheet’. These are also compliant
with equivalent standard ISO 8336 ‘Fibre-cement flat sheets - Product
specification and test methods’. For product classification refer to the
Sealants
relevant Physical Properties Data Sheet.
James Hardie recommends the use of Hardie™ Joint Sealant, which is
a paintable polyurethane sealant. If using an alternative sealant, it must
Durability
be a quality polyurethane sealant compatible with fibre cement and
Resistance to Moisture/Rotting
the specified paint system if coated. Please refer to the manufacturer’s
Hardie™ Oblique™ and Stria™ Cladding have demonstrated resistance
instructions for further information.
to permanent moisture induced deterioration (rotting) by passing the
following tests in accordance with AS/NZS 2908.2:
PAINTING
Panels must be finished within 3 months of being fixed with the n
Water permeability (Clause 8.2.2) n
Heat rain (Clause 6.5)
recommended coating set out in Table 4 and the project specification. In n
Warm water (Clause 8.2.4) n
Soak dry (Clause 8.2.5)
areas within 1km of a coastal area or corrosive environment, panels must
be coated immediately after fixing sheets to minimise contamination build Resistance to fire
up on the heads of the fasteners. The Hardie™ Oblique™ and Stria™ Cladding are suitable where
non-combustible materials are required in accordance with C2D10 and
MAINTENANCE H3D2 of the National Construction Code (NCC) Vol 1 and 2 respectively.
The extent and nature of maintenance will depend on the geographical
location and exposure of the building. As a guide, it is recommended that Hardie™ building products have been tested by CSIRO in accordance
basic normal maintenance tasks shall include but not be limited to: with AS/NZS 3837 and are classified as conforming to Group 1 material
(highest and best result possible), with an average specific extinction area
n
Washing down exterior surfaces every 6-12 months*
far lower than the permissible 250m2/kg, as referenced in Specification
n
Periodic inspections should be made to ensure fasteners are
C2D11(1) of the NCC 2022.
adequately securing the sheets to framing.
n
Re-applying of exterior protective finishes*
Resistance to Termite Attack
n
Maintaining the exterior envelope and connections including joints,
Based on testing completed by CSIRO Division of Forest Products and
penetrations, flashings and sealants that may provide a means of
Ensis Australia, Hardie™ building products have demonstrated resistance
moisture entry beyond the exterior cladding.
to termite attack.
n
Cleaning out gutters, blocked pipes and overflows as required.
n
Pruning back vegetation that is close to or touching the building.
Alpine Regions
In regions subject to freeze/thaw conditions, all James Hardie fibre
*Refer to your paint manufacturer for washing down and recoating
cement external cladding must be installed and painted in the warmer
requirements related to paint performance.
months of the year where the temperature does not create freeze
and thaw conditions or paint issues. The cladding must be painted
immediately after installation. In addition, fibre cement cladding must not
be in direct contact with snow and/or ice build up for extended periods,
e.g. external walls in alpine regions subject to snow drifts over winter.
Furthermore, a reputable paint manufacturer must be consulted in
regards to a suitable product, specifications and warranty. The paint
application must not be carried out if the air temperature or the substrate
temperature is outside the paint manufacturer’s recommendation
including the specified drying temperature range
Hardie™ external cladding products are tested for resistance to frost in
accordance with AS/NZS 2908.2 Clause 8.2.3.

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11 Site Installation Checklist
USING THE CHECKLIST
Highlighting some key features of the Hardie™ Oblique™ and Stria™ Cladding Installation Guide, this checklist has been created to assist you in the installation of Hardie™
Oblique™ and Stria™ Cladding in a vertical orientation. Ensure all requirements of each stage are completed and marked as such before progressing to the next stage.

IMPORTANT: This checklist is not an exhaustive list of all compliance and construction requirements and it must only be used as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, compliance
with the entirety of the Hardie™ Oblique™ and Stria™ Cladding Installation Guide current at the time of installation. Please note, this checklist is for your own use, it is not to be
submitted to James Hardie, and completion of this checklist does not evidence, and will not be accepted as being evidence of compliance with the Hardie™ Oblique™ and Stria™
Cladding Installation Guide.

Project location: Installer: 

Project Wind Category: N1 & N2 | N3/C1 | N4/C2 | N5/C5 | N6/C4 Fixing method: Face Fixing | Concealed Fixing

Frame Material: Timber | Steel | Masonry Batten Spacing (mm): 900 | 600 | 450 Stud Spacing (mm): 600 | 450 | 400 Board Fastener:

Batten Fastener: No. of Board Fasteners: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 Corrosive environment: Yes - Less than 1km to coastal area | Yes - Other | No

Stage Diagram Requirement Reference Completed Comments

Safe Working Practices YES
Ensure you understand how to Page 3
work safely with Fibre Cement. NO

Board sizes YES

Page 5
Ensure optimal board size is
Item 1 NO
chosen based on wall dimensions.

Facade Layout
Plan the pattern to be used along YES
Planning Page 7
the wall, based on the home NO
design and style.

Window/door reveal sizing YES

Page 12
Verify overall frame thickness
Fig 16-17 NO
compared to window reveal sizing.

Customized flashing dimensions YES

Page 9
Determine the geometry of
Step 2 NO
flashings over openings.

Stud spacing YES

Page 8
Verify the maximum stud spacing
Table 4 and 5 NO
based on the projects wind category.

Noggin Spacing YES

Page 4
Ensure the noggins are within the
Table 2 NO
maximum allowed.

Frame straightness Page 9 YES

Framing
Preparation Ensure the frame is square. Step 1 NO

Flashing above window and

openings Page 9 YES
All required flashings are installed Step 2 NO
over openings.

Ground Clearance YES

Page 3
Frame installed considering
Ground Clearance NO
minimum distance to the ground.

Windows/doors installed YES

Page 12
Windows and doors installed to
Fig 16-17 NO
manufacturers specification.

Hardie Wrap Weather Barrier

TM

installation Page 9 YES

Installed in accordance with the Step 3 NO
product’s installation guide.
HardieTM Structural Batten
Spacing Page 8 YES
All battens are within the maximum Table 4 and 5 NO
Pre-Cladding separation permitted

HardieTM Structural YES

Page 11
Batten Jointing
Fig 10-14 NO
All battens are joined correctly.

Corner installation YES

Page 10
Internal and external corner
Fig 4-8 NO
accessories installed.

Horizontal trim installation YES

Page 10
Base trims and flashing installed to
Fig 1 NO
manufacturers specifications.

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11 Site Installation Checklist cont.
Stage Diagram Requirement Reference Completed Comments

HardieTM Trimline Flashing Page 9 YES

Flashing is Installed. Step 8 NO

Sealant under
HardieTM Trimline Flashing Page 9 YES
Sealed with HardieTM Joint Step 10 NO
Sealant.
Cladding
Installation
Sealant behind corners YES
Page 9
All corners sealed with HardieTM
Step 11 NO
Joint Sealant.

Number of Fasteners
Minimum number of fasteners Page 8 YES
based on specified wind Table 4 and 5 NO
category and fixing method.

Surface imperfections repaired

Page 13
All imperfections and over-driven YES
Section 9
nails are fixed.
NO
Painting
Wall painted YES
Page 13
Wall painted within the maximum
Section 9 NO
recommended time.

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