A modern two-story house with a dark blue exterior and white trim, set in a gravel driveway, surrounded by greenery and blue sky.

Hardie® VL Plank weatherboard: The transformative effect of interlock cladding

A self-detached home in Brighton that once blended in with its´ neighbours is now arguably the street´s most striking resident. The homeowners were passionate about creating a contemporary two-toned look, using materials that are durable and low maintenance.

Project at a glance

Vertical Meets Horizontal for Modern Elegance

The exterior walls are clad with Hardie® VL Plank fibre cement board, showcasing a mix of a vertical installation on the top half and horizontal installation on the bottom half. The clean, modern lines of the interlock V groove help to accentuate the building's shape, enhancing a sense of spaciousnous.

Front view of a house featuring a white door, two bay windows, and potted plants on either side, with a gray wood panel exterior.

See the Quality, Feel the Difference

Hardie® VL Plank convinces not only through words, but through experience. Order your free product sample and discover the authentic surface, the colour depth and the precision that make planning and installation so reliable.

Case Study: Brighton Detached Home – James Hardie Cladding in Action | James Hardie