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As the global leader in fibre cement technology, you can rest assured that when you use James Hardie cladding, you are using the highest fire rated (A2, s1-d0) exterior cladding possible for a coloured exterior cladding product. To provide more protection, we are happy to announce that we have partnered with Tenmat Ltd. FF102/50 ventilated fire barrier to offer a system solution for fire protection for fire resistant cladding.

Finding the right cladding material is a difficult task and there is much to consider when choosing the right material for your facade. Therefore we tried to make it a bit easier for you by adding a new page comparing fibre cement to one of the most popular cladding choices out there: timber cladding, or wood cladding.

Finding the right cladding material can be a daunting task with so many different options on the market. To make sense of all these options we have made a new page comparing fibre cement cladding with PVC cladding, also known as uPVC and plastic cladding.

Take part in our Hardie® VL Plank toolkit webinar for installers and be entered into a draw to win a Paslode 1M45 Coil Nailer.

Each year on April 22, people across the globe celebrate Earth Day. This is a perfect time to reflect on how our actions affect the world around us, from the materials we use, to where we shop, and what we buy. Every day we can protect our planet by making smart, compassionate, and eco-friendly choices. One way is to support companies that make sustainability a priority, like James Hardie.

We are pleased to announce that Gordian Building Solutions is now a James Hardie Stockist, offering Hardie® Panel rainscreen cladding, Hardie® Plank fibre cement cladding and the brand-new Hardie® VL Plank interlock cladding.

The Homebuilding & Renovating Industry returns for the second year running and aims to commend and celebrate the very best in the homes industry once again.

Award winning design and build contractors ZED PODs Ltd specified HardiePlank fibre cement cladding on UK's first 100% affordable zero-carbon social rent scheme, Hope Rise Bristol.

Designed to enhance everyday modern living, the developer This Land specified mixed materials, combining a half wrap of James Hardie cladding with local brick and render as the exterior finish of each house.

Swansea city centre office building transformed with a £6m investment featuring Hardie® Panel rainscreen cladding.