Sheets & Panels

Big River supplies the James Hardie range of fibre cement sheets and panels for external cladding, internal lining, eaves and soffits. Fibre cement is durable, dimensionally stable and resistant to termites, rot and fire, which makes it one of the most widely specified sheet cladding materials in Australian residential and medium-density construction. The right product depends on the finish you want and the wall system.

Choosing the Right Sheet

Easylap is a pre-primed panel with a shiplap edge for fast, uniform broadwall cladding, suited to full-wrap or composite construction, and able to support tiling up to 50kg/m2. HardieTex (blue board) is a base sheet for a site-applied texture coat system, giving a rendered finish. HardieFlex is a smooth, flat, cost-effective sheet for external cladding, eaves and soffit lining, painted on site. PanelClad is a pre-textured, site-painted sheet available in stucco (rendered look) and textureline (timber look) styles for feature walls and gable ends.

Fire, Bushfire and Thermal Performance

Fibre cement sheets are non-combustible, and many are suitable for bushfire construction up to BAL-40, with fire ratings of up to 60 minutes when used in certified HardieSmart wall systems. An R-value of up to 3.44 can be achieved for the wall when combined with cavity construction and suitable insulation. Confirm the BAL rating and fire system requirements for your project against AS 3959 and the NCC.

Sheets are available in a range of thicknesses, typically 4.5mm to 8.5mm, and sheet sizes. Browse the full fibre cement range, see Hardie Fine Texture for a smooth rendered look, or contact your local trade centre for system advice and samples.