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All James Hardie products available in New Zealand are sold via distributors and are not sold directly.

James Hardie is committed to supporting locally based suppliers and retailers in your neighbourhood providing our consumers with a wide selection of James Hardie products to suit your individual needs. Our partners are New Zealand’s leading and trusted National Trade and Retail Suppliers in the building industry. Contact your local supplier below, to place an order now.

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The Design Handbook

BUILD YOUR MODERN LIFE

The Hardie™ Cladding Collection has a wide variety of products to select from, creating design versatility, in which It’s Possible™ to Make Modern like never before. It’s a movement that’s reshaping perceptions and changing the way New Zealand builds. This design handbook demonstrates that with great advice, support and inspiration, it’s possible to build a house you’re truly proud to come home to.

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Choose Your Style

Traditional

Style
Traditional design gives you that simple classic look, more formal than other design styles, traditional homes feature timeless finishes.

Modern

Style
Modern home designs offer clean lines, simple proportions, open layouts, mixed cladding and interesting roof lines.

Horizontal

Installation Type
Clean, horizontal lines establish a look of simplicity and capture a timeless classic charm

Vertical

Installation Type
Vertical lines are a great way to achieve a modern architectural style and make a bold statement

Textured

Surface
A wood-grain type finish, brushed concrete or board and batten can bring a interest to your outdoor space

Smooth

Surface
A smooth surface helps create a clean distinctive design look

Axon™ Panel Smooth

Panel
Use a panel cladding product such as Axon™ Panel Smooth to create a clean look and finish, it can be finished with a site applied roll on textured acrylic paint for that rendered look.

Linea™ Weatherboard

Weatherboard
Create the look of a classic weatherboard with deep shadow lines using the 150mm width. Add the finishing touches around doors, windows and corners with Hardie™ Axent™ Trim painted in a contrasting colours

Axon™ Panel Smooth

Panel
The traditional look of board and batten gives texture and depth to your design. Use Axon™ Panel Smooth with our Hardie™ Axent™ Trims to achieve this classic look

Axon™ Panel Grooved

Panel
Axon™ Panel Grooved 133mm provides the narrow board look of a traditional design but with a unique vertical look

Axon™ Panel Brushed Concrete

Panel
Use a panel cladding product such as Axon™ Panel Brushed Concrete to reduce the vertical lines and achieve a subtle texture

Oblique™ Weatherboard

Weatherboard
For a modern twist on a classic profile use Oblique™ Weatherboard. The 300mm profile used horizontally creates a look that's confident and contemporary

Axon™ Panel Grooved Grained

Panel
Be bold with a dramatic full wrap that creates a pristine look. Axon™ Panel Grooved Grained 133mm painted black creates a dramatic modern look

Stria™ Cladding

Panel
The wider format of Stria™ Cladding makes your home look distinctive and modern

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James Hardie's Modern Design Forecast

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  • 43 Belgrove Place, Parklands, Christchurch, Canterbury
  • 4 Homestead Dr, Rangiora
  • 21 Homestead Drive, Bellgrove, Rangiora
  • 40B Johns Rd, Belfast, Christchurch
  • 50, Lochridge Drive, Kinloch, 3300, Waikato
  • 136 Highland Crescent, Te Awamutu
  • 145 Kaniere Road, Kaniere, Hokitika
  • 19 Clydesdale Drive, Holmes Hill, Oamaru
  • 52, Summersfield Boulevard, Appleby, 7081, Tasman
  • 74 Pelorus Avenue, Poraiti, Napier
  • 163 Brookside Road, Rolleston
  • 37 Meadowstone Street, Gleniti, Timaru
  • 21 Skibbereen Drive, Halswell, Christchurch
  • 80, Benashet Drive, Lincoln, 7672, Canterbury
  • 32 Nikau Drive, Redwoodtown, Blenheim
  • 19 Finstock Way, Springston
  • 16 Camberley Road, Richmond
  • 153 Brougham Street, Westport
  • 119 Carters Road, Amberley
  • 72 Hitchen Road, Pōkeno
  • 27 Finstock Way, Springston
  • 7 Oakbridge Boulevard, Marshland, Christchurch
  • 13 Oakbridge Boulevard, Marshland, Christchurch
  • 5 Bannister Street, Jacks Point
  • 46 Arbuckle Road, Frimley, Hastings
  • 9 Montiicola Drive, Papamoa Beach, Papamoa
  • 1, Flounder Drive, Ōmokoroa
  • 62, Maurice Kelly Road, Wainui
  • 108 Fairway Drive, Morrinsville
  • 274, Te Rapa Road, Beerescourt, Hamilton, 3200, Waikato
  • 37, Okaia Drive, Kinloch, 3377, Waikato
  • 7, Tūhua Close, Wharewaka, Taupō, 3378, Waikato
  • 2, Walsh Road, 2110, Auckland
  • Rotorua Grove, Aotea, Porirua, 5024, Wellington
  • 2, Buddle Road, Paerata, 2676, Auckland
  • 11, Highland Drive, Acacia Bay, Taupō, 3385, Waikato
  • 714, Te Kowhai Road, Te Kowhai, 3288, Waikato
  • 501, Webb Drive, Chartwell, Hamilton, Waikato
  • Kahukaka Road, One Tree Point, 0118, Northland
  • Pampas Drive, 0992, Auckland
  • 29, Kimbrae Drive, Hamilton, 3210, Waikato
  • 50, Hitchens Road, Pokeno, 2402, Waikato
  • Jonah Lomu Drive, Paerata, 2676, Auckland
  • Flaxfield Lane, Beachlands, 2571, Auckland
  • 1, Manutewhau Road, Massey, 0614, Auckland
  • 10, Ripeka Lane, Whenuapai, 0618, Auckland
  • 12, Harriet Johnston Drive, Pokeno, 2472, Waikato
  • Podgora Avenue, Kumeu, 0891, Auckland
  • Kapia Road, Massey, 0614, Auckland
  • Walter Lawry Road, Paerata, 2676, Auckland
  • 17, Brown Street, Inglewood, 4330, Taranaki
  • 109, Wairau Drive, Tikipunga, Whangarei, 0112, Northland
  • 60, Stace Hopper Drive, Whangarei, 0118, Northland
  • 1, Kukuwai Avenue, Red Beach, 0932, Auckland
  • 25, Jonah Lomu Drive, Pukekohe, 2676, Auckland
  • 190 Matua Road, Huapai
  • 30 Main Road, Waikanae
43 Belgrove Place, Parklands, Christchurch, Canterbury