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the duel cladding has an upmarket feel, says Aaron Guerin, of LAD Architecture “Both Linea Weatherboard and Stria Cladding work well with the cedar accents also used on the home’s exterior.” The wide-panel format of Stria Cladding contrasts and complements the more classic appeal of Linea Weatherboard. For this home, Synergy chose white for the Linea Weatherboard and a neutral palette for Stria Cladding. However, they can both be painted any colour. Stria Cladding can also be installed horizontally or vertically – providing further design combinations. The two claddings are formed in lightweight cement composite sheets, which Guerin says makes them easy to work with. “The builders can lift and fix the sheets quickly and easily, providing significant benefits labour-wise,” he says. “We pride ourselves on design, detail, and finish – and James Hardie’s products fit the brief well.” For more, contact James Hardie, phone: [phone], email: [email protected], website: www.jameshardie.co.nz Above: Two low-maintenance James Hardie cladding products help bring this Cambridge home by Synergy Designer Homes to life. Bevel-backed Linea Weatherboard offers a classic look but with the benefits of fibre cement. This was matched with neutral Stria Cladding – used in wide panel format for a modern appeal. The high-tech cladding systems are fire resistant, rot resistant, resistant to moisture, and highly cost effective. search: james hardie or 48714 at trendsideas.com search | save | share at trendsideas.com