Hardie® Plank | Smooth | Fibre Cement Cladding Boards | By James Hardie™

Hardie® Plank Smooth Fibre Cement Cladding Boards

Hardie® Plank Smooth fibre cement cladding is a high-performance weatherboard designed to create a sleek, modern exterior finish. Often compared with Hardie® Plank Cedar and VL Plank, the Smooth variant offers clean lines and a contemporary look, making it ideal for both residential and commercial projects.

Durable, Low-Maintenance Exterior Cladding

Choosing the right exterior cladding is essential for long-term protection and appearance. Unlike traditional timber cladding, James Hardie fibre cement cladding boards are resistant to rot, mould, and pests. They require significantly less maintenance than timber or uPVC cladding while delivering excellent protection against wind, rain, and hail.

Hardie® Plank Smooth cladding is built for durability, making it a popular choice for modern homes, renovations, and new builds.

ColourPlus® Technology – Fade-Resistant Finish

Hardie® Plank Smooth boards are supplied with ColourPlus® Technology, a factory-applied, multi-coat baked-on finish. This advanced paint system is highly fade-resistant and backed by a 15-year warranty, removing the need for regular repainting and reducing ongoing maintenance costs.

15-Year Hardie® Plank Cladding Guarantee

James Hardie provides a 15-year exterior cladding guarantee, offering confidence in long-term performance. The guarantee covers:

• No warping, cracking, or peeling

• No rot

• Resistance to harsh and adverse weather conditions

Fire-Rated Fibre Cement Cladding

Hardie® Plank Smooth is non-combustible and achieves an A2-s1,d0 fire rating, the highest fire classification available for a coloured façade board. The boards will not ignite when exposed to direct flame or extreme heat, making them suitable for fire-sensitive and regulated building projects.

Key Features & Benefits

• Fibre cement cladding board

• Non-combustible (A2-s1,d0 fire rating)

• Suitable for vertical or horizontal installation

• 9 colour options available

• Low-maintenance exterior cladding

• Smooth or Cedar texture options

Hardie® Plank Smooth Technical Specifications

• Length: 3600mm

• Width: 180mm

• Thickness: 8mm

• Coverage per board: 0.54m²

• Approx. weight per board: 7.4kg

• Fire rating: A2

• Available colours: 21

• Textures: Smooth and Cedar