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Any Colour Under the Sun

Forget all the warping and splitting issues associated with dark-painted traditional weatherboards. You can paint Linea™ Weatherboard any colour you desire and it'll continue to look great.

House colour schemes that combine dark-painted cladding offset by lighter accents on the joinery and detailing have become increasingly popular over the past few years. And for good reason, this striking colour combination is an appealing option that suits both traditional and modern designs.

But, as we've always been told, the main drawback of using dark colours, such as charcoal, chocolate-brown and green-black tones, is their innate tendency to absorb to sun's heat and cause damage to both the paintwork and the cladding beneath. Timber weatherboards, in particular, are prone to cracking and warping when painted in these dark colours.

However, that doesn't mean that you have to put up with costly maintenance issues to enjoy the aesthetic appeal of dark-painted weatherboards.

Linea™ Weatherboard is an ideal cladding option for both new homes and renovations. Manufactured from low-density fibre cement, its inherent stability means it can be painted in today's popular darker colours with no loss of product and paint life. In fact, Linea™ Weatherboard is resistant to damage from cracking, warping, rotting and buckling, and comes with a 25-year product warranty to give you complete peace of mind.

Linea™ Weatherboards also incorporate James Hardie's CLD® (Ceramic Low Density) technology. This makes them lighter but without compromising the strength and durability.

The homes pictured here each feature Linea™ Weatherboard cladding painted in dark shades. Both are located in Tauranga, a part of the country that enjoys warm temperatures and long hours of sunshine.

The Temuka is an eye-catching and award-winning three-bedroom family home built by Landmark Homes. The exterior is painted in dramatic contrasting shades, with Dulux Taihape used on the Linea™ Weatherboards and Dulux Titania on the joinery. This black and white colour scheme, together with the home's classic country-style design, gives it a certain timeless elegance that will still look great in 20 years. And, even better, the cladding and striking dark paintwork will be looking just as good, with minimal maintenance required by the owners.

Meanwhile, the inhabitants of this Jennian Homes design will be enjoying the same benefits. The home's mix of Linea™ Weatherboard and plaster cladding adds interest to the design. And, the combination of the dark colours and Linea™ Weatherboard's deep shadow lines ensures great street appeal. Plus, with its fibre cement composition and exceptional durability, Linea™ Weatherboard is the ideal option for harsher coastal environments.

Linea™ Weatherboard is available in three widths - 135mm, 150mm renovation profile and 180mm - allowing you to match existing weatherboards or create a stylish contemporary look on a new home. And their tongue and groove ends ensure easy and unflashed off-stud jointing.