Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jul 17, 2019 7:58 pm What are peoples thoughts on timber vs FC weatherboard product (probably James Hadrie Scyon Linea)? Is one seen as more premium than the other? I know FC should in theory be lower maintenace but how hard wearing are the FC boards? I have heard stories of them not holding up well with kids (think cracking if hit by a ball etc). Re: Timber vs James Hardie Scyon Linea weatherboards? 2Jul 17, 2019 9:23 pm Once painted you will be hard pressed to see the difference berween the 16mm scyon and timber. In 30 years time one may need replacing and one wont. I choose 16mm scyon for my upper floor cladding. Re: Timber vs James Hardie Scyon Linea weatherboards? 3Jul 18, 2019 8:19 am We are using 180mm Scion Linea for our entire house. The low maintenance compared to timber was a no brainer for us! Re: Timber vs James Hardie Scyon Linea weatherboards? 4Jul 18, 2019 4:23 pm I am using the Cemintel Territory product. Pre coated, supposedly will not need paint for 25 years. They may have a colour that suits you. 16mm thick, concealed fastening. In case of damage you remove grout either side of section, remove panels top down, replace damaged panel and reassemble and grout with the color matched urethane. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Timber vs James Hardie Scyon Linea weatherboards? 5Jul 18, 2019 7:14 pm FoxHill What are peoples thoughts on timber vs FC weatherboard product (probably James Hadrie Scyon Linea)? Is one seen as more premium than the other? I know FC should in theory be lower maintenace but how hard wearing are the FC boards? I have heard stories of them not holding up well with kids (think cracking if hit by a ball etc). I use a company called Skyon Building group for all my cladding. They install both FC and timber products such as Weathertex. Weathertex is a brilliant product made from 97% hardwood and 3% wax manufactured up near Newcastle. The only issue with Weathertex is that when the nails are shot into it, they blow out so the painters need to spend more time patching and sanding the holes. You dont get this with FC sheeting, therefore FC "weatherboards" and there are quite a few companies that make them are definitely cheaper to buy and cheaper to paint. Anyway, if you need some advice give Buddy a call on 0416111225. He would be happy to answer your questions Simeon McGovern Affordable Custom Homes, We design and build to your budget Ashington Homes www.ashingtonhomes.com.au Hey guys, what’s everyone opinion on James Hardie linea direct fix to frame? Would this be the most common method and anybody ever had any problems down the track? 0 5151 2 5943 We are building a house that was planned to be clad in Hardie Linea, our builder has now requested to swap this for BGC Nuline Plus. They look fairly similar and he has… 0 621 |