E74. James Hardie cladding with special guest Luke Cheung

Building Design, Prime Time

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast, Frank and Amelia were on location at the 2024 Building Designers Association of Australia (BDAA) trade show where professionals in the industry network and liaise with building suppliers and experts in the field.
Frank and Amelia sat down with Luke from James Hardie to explore the durability and versatility of James Hardie products claddings in design. '
The asked thought provoking questions and and gained valuable insights into their products' longevity, backed by a 25-year guarantee, and their suitability for Australian conditions, as demonstrated on iconic projects like the Busselton Jetty in WA.

Luke highlighted James Hardie’s Modern Homes Forecast, a comprehensive style guide featuring trends like “modern coastal” and “Scandi Barn” to help homeowners visualise and communicate their design preferences. He also explains how James Hardie products make retrofitting easy, transforming outdated brick homes with modern cladding, using battening for ventilation—a technique that preserves structure and allows cladding to breathe.

The episode also delved into specifics of the James Hardie product range and the samples that are available, allowing homeowners to touch and feel textures before committing to a design.
The episode wraps up with practical tips on where to find the best inspiration, from designers all across Australia.
This conversation is a must-listen for homeowners and builders looking to explore high-quality, enduring design solutions during the design process! Be sure to subscribe on Spotify so you don't miss an episode!
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