PrimeLine Weatherboards
Classic 9mm fibre cement weatherboard for heritage homes
Fibre Cement
9mm
200mm, 230mm, 300mm
4200mm
Group 1
BAL-FZ compliant
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
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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Where to Use PrimeLine Weatherboards
Residential
All residential new build and renovations.
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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