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PrimeLine Weatherboards

Classic 9mm fibre cement weatherboard for heritage homes

KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Material
Fibre Cement
Thickness
9mm
Widths
200mm, 230mm, 300mm
Length
4200mm
Fire Rating
Group 1
BAL Rating
BAL-FZ compliant
BAL-FZ 4 Profiles
Specifications last verified: 01/01/2026
OVERVIEW

About PrimeLine Weatherboards

PrimeLine weatherboards by James Hardie are the classic 9mm fibre cement weatherboard for traditional and heritage-style homes. Available in four profiles – Classic, Chamfer, Shiplap, and Rusticated – PrimeLine offers design flexibility at an accessible price point.

Available in three styles to match many heritage weatherboard homes, Primeline™ Weatherboards are a durable range of 9mm thick weatherboards to create a classic timber look but with the performance of Hardie™ fibre cement.

The range includes the following profiles:

Primeline™ Weatherboard Heritage: a double-width weatherboard with rebated edges to create shadow lines. It uses a shiplap joint and mounts flush with studs.

Primeline™ Weatherboard Newport: a smooth, narrow weatherboards that overlap like traditional weatherboards, with a rebate to deepen the overlap shadow line. Compatible with the Hardie™ Lock fixing system for fast lap alignment alignment and off-stud joining.

Primeline™ Weatherboard Chamfer: a double-width weatherboard with clean lines to create a shadow effect. It uses a shiplap joint and mounts flush with studs.

Key Features

  • Resistant to warping and splitting, which helps them hold paint for longer
  • Fire resistant – Adheres to Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) requirements, up to BAL40
  • Resistant to rot, and damage from termites and moisture
  • Gun-nail to timber frames or screw to light gauge steel frames
  • 25-year product warranty
  • Australian Made
Engineered to endure.
Hardie™ fibre cement is resistant to fire, termites, rot and damage from moisture.
Speed of install.
Gun-nail to timber frames or screw to light gauge steel frames. Pre-primed and ready for paint.
Fire resistant.
Adheres to Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) requirements, up to BAL40. Fire rating up to 60 minutes when used with HardieSmart™ wall systems.
SPECIFICATIONS

Technical Specifications & Variants

Available Variants

Product Code Width (mm) Length (mm) Thickness (mm) Mass (kg/m²)
PL-200-42 200 4200 9 11.5
PL-230-42 230 4200 9 11.5
PL-300-42 300 4200 9 11.5

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APPLICATIONS

Where to Use PrimeLine Weatherboards

Residential

All residential new build and renovations.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Primeline™ Weatherboards made from?

Primeline™ Weatherboards are a durable range of 9mm thick weatherboards to create a classic timber look but with the performance of Hardie™ fibre cement.

Are Primeline™ Weatherboards fire resistant?

Fire resistant – Adheres to Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) requirements, up to BAL40.

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