Construcciones Yamaro: Stria Cladding Fine Texture built for efficient on-site installation

Stria Cladding Fine Texture was used on the exterior of House 4 on The Block 2025. (Image: Julian Brenchley/James Hardie)

For many builders, keeping a project moving often comes down to speed on site. When every trade is booked weeks out and schedules are tight, choosing materials that crews can install efficiently becomes more important. Stria Cladding Fine Texture is designed for this environment, allowing external walls to be completed quickly and consistently without relying on specialist trades.

Stria Cladding Fine Texture is a 14mm-thick Hardie fibre cement board with a sharp V-groove and an embedded fine render texture across the surface. This texture is engineered into the board, which delivers a consistent, tactile finish without the need for hand-applied coatings. The design keeps installation familiar for carpenters and helps crews maintain a steady workflow from the first board to the last.

An advantage for builders is the ability to keep the work with the team already on site. Because there is no need for a renderer or an additional finishing trade, crews can complete the cladding in a single workflow. This helps avoid delays, reduces coordination issues and allows builders to stay in control of the timeline.

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Straightforward installation for faster progress

Stria Cladding Fine Texture uses a concealed fixing method that reduces or removes the need for face fixing and patching, helping crews maintain a clean finish and a steady pace as they move across the wall. Installation is further aided by interlocking edges and shiplap joints that support straightforward alignment. Whether crews are installing vertically or horizontally, the boards fit together cleanly and allow builders to achieve strong lines across large wall areas.

For vertical installation, the Hardie Structural Batten enables an easy vertical install by creating a ventilated cavity that supports drainage and ventilation, meaning crews can complete the system without extra trades. Vertical installation suits box modern, barn and modern farmhouse looks, and the 3,000mm board length matches common wall heights, reducing waste. The 4,200mm length supports long, continuous spans across taller façades, reducing the number of joins and keeping the process efficient.

Stria Cladding Fine Texture is built for durability and low maintenance, with resistance to fire, rot, moisture damage and termite damage, giving builders confidence in performance across varied Australian conditions. The solid board construction also supports use in ground-floor cladding applications. The boards come pre-primed and ready to paint, helping crews progress to finishing without additional preparation stages.

Clean, consistent finishes without extra steps

Efficiency also extends to framing. Stria Cladding Fine Texture can be installed with an off-stud joining option that reduces the number of timber studs required. With fewer stages between installation and completion, the product supports a smoother workflow and allows builders to maintain momentum on site.

For builders who want to keep projects progressing, minimise trade dependencies and deliver a clean, contemporary exterior finish, Stria Cladding Fine Texture presents a practical and efficient solution.

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