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When a prominent cladding company sets up an initiative for smarter, smaller city homes, it follows that its own products will tick all the boxes in terms of efficient build times, versatile looks and extended durability. Low upkeep and sheer affordability are also key considerations.

This Smarter Small Home by Jennian Homes features three James Hardie building products. Tim Arlott, contract manager for Jennian Homes Auckland, says James Hardie Scyon® Linea® Weatherboard was used for the majority of the cladding, chosen for its suitability to take dark colours and for its distinctive shadowline.

"The gable ends of the home are in Scyon® Stria® Cladding, a wide board with a horizontal groove. This also has a classic look and complements the Scyon Linea Weatherboard. The base of the home is clad in Scyon® Axon® Panel. This is a vertically grooved panel and helps ground the design."

James Hardie marketing manager Paul David says other advantages of the products, and the whole Smarter Small Home initiative, are the quick construction times involved.

"All three James Hardie cladding products are easily manipulated or mitred on site and so are speedy to install," he says. "Then there's easy upkeep a washdown once a year will keep the house always looking its best, so the owners save on cost, time and hassle."

For more details, contact James Hardie NZ, phone ASK JAMES HARDIE (0800 808 868). Or visit the website: www.jameshardie.co.nz.

For further details on Jennian Homes, visit the website: www.jennian.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas