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James Hardie Profiles

James Hardie fibre cement products are among the most specified cladding materials in Australia. Their range includes multiple profiles that create non-planar surfaces requiring proper mounting solutions.

Note: FlatClad is an independent third-party solution provider. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by James Hardie. Product names are used for identification purposes only.

Common Hardie Profiles

Axon Panel

Vertical grooved panel with a modern linear aesthetic. Available in multiple groove spacings. The grooves create mounting challenges for power points and fixtures.

  • • 133mm, 200mm, 300mm panel widths
  • • Recessed groove profile
  • • Often installed vertically

Stria Cladding

Horizontal weatherboard-style with a distinctive striated face texture. The lap profile creates an uneven surface for mounting.

  • • 405mm cover width
  • • Horizontal lap installation
  • • Textured face finish

ExoTec Facade Panel

Large format panel system with expressed joints. The jointing system creates a pattern that may intersect with electrical outlet locations.

  • • Large format panels
  • • Concealed or expressed joints
  • • Multiple thickness options

Scyon Range

Includes Linea (weatherboard), Stria, Axon, and Matrix products. Each has unique profile characteristics affecting mounting.

  • • Linea - bevel back weatherboard
  • • Matrix - large format cladding
  • • Various textures and profiles

Fibre Cement Considerations

James Hardie products are fibre cement - a composite of cement, cellulose fibres, and additite materials. This affects how you approach mounting:

Material Properties

  • • Non-combustible
  • • Dimensionally stable
  • • Requires pre-drilling
  • • Brittle if over-fixed

Fixing Requirements

  • • Specific screw types
  • • Edge distance rules
  • • Fixing into frame
  • • Sealant requirements

Warranty Notes

  • • Follow JH fixing guides
  • • Use approved sealants
  • • Maintain clearances
  • • Document penetrations

FlatClad for Hardie Products

Our spacers are designed to match the profile geometry of specific cladding products. For James Hardie profiles, we measure the groove pattern, depth, and spacing to create an inverse-matched spacer that sits flush against the panel face.

How It Works

  • Profile dimensions captured from product data
  • Inverse geometry generated parametrically
  • Spacer fills grooves and sits flush
  • Standard electrical hardware mounts cleanly

Available For

  • • Power points and switches
  • • Data and communication outlets
  • • Light fixtures (via Universal range)
  • • Cameras and sensors (via Universal range)

For Architects & Specifiers

James Hardie products are frequently specified on architectural projects. Including FlatClad spacers in your specification ensures electrical installations match the quality of your cladding selection.

Specification Approach

  1. Identify the specific Hardie product and profile
  2. Determine electrical outlet locations on profiled surfaces
  3. Specify FlatClad spacers by cladding profile and device type
  4. Include product codes in electrical schedule

For Builders & Electricians

Working with Hardie cladding on site? FlatClad spacers eliminate the need to improvise with timber packers or accept substandard finishes. Order spacers matched to your specific Hardie profile before electrical fit-off.

For Builders

Coordinate with your electrician early. Order spacers alongside electrical rough-in materials to have them ready for fit-off.

For Electricians

Request the Hardie product name from the builder. We'll match the spacer to that specific profile - no measuring required.

Find Spacers for Hardie Products

Search by product name or browse our cladding database to find compatible spacers.

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