What textures does Hardie Architectural Panel come in?

Two ship to Ontario: Fine Sand, with a fine even stipple, and Sea Grass, with fine lengthwise striations. Both are primed for paint. Mounded Sand is not offered here, and there is no ColorPlus® version.

What trim goes with Hardie Architectural Panel?

Hardie™ Architectural Trim, James Hardie's aluminum extrusions: corner trims, vertical Y and H joint trims, horizontal Z trims, J and transition trims, and base trims. James Hardie's instructions call for a trim at every vertical panel joint in vertical layouts.

Does Hardie Architectural Panel carry a warranty in Canada?

Yes. James Hardie's 30-year limited warranty (HS2401, February 2024) names Hardie® HZ5® Architectural Panels and covers installations in Canada except Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

James Hardie›Hardie™ Architectural Collection

Flat planes and slim reveals, in fibre cement

Hardie® Architectural Panel

Name: Exterior Pro Materials
Address: Unit 5, 1235 Journey's End Cir, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 8T7, CA
Telephone: +1 (905) 836-7272

Hardie® Architectural Panel is James Hardie's large-format primed panel for contemporary facades: 4 ft. wide in 8, 10 and 12 ft. lengths, in Fine Sand and Sea Grass textures, finished with Hardie™ Architectural Trim aluminum reveals. It is covered by James Hardie's 30-year warranty in Canada but has no CCMC evaluation, so confirm acceptance with your building department first.

5/16 in.

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Warranty30-year limited substrate warranty (HS2401)

About Hardie® Architectural Panel

Hardie Architectural Panel is the one in the range that does not try to look like wood. It is a large primed fibre cement panel, four feet wide in 8, 10 and 12 foot lengths, with a fine surface texture instead of a grain, and it is meant to be laid out as a grid of panels with thin aluminum reveals between them. That grid is the whole look: flat planes, slim dark lines, the kind of facade you see on contemporary infill and modern additions. Two textures ship to Ontario. Fine Sand has a fine, even stipple like sand-floated render. Sea Grass has dense, fine striations running the length of the panel. Both come primed, ready for a 100% acrylic topcoat in any colour.

The panel works with Hardie Architectural Trim, the aluminum Y, H, Z, corner, J and base profiles that finish every joint, and in vertical layouts James Hardie's instructions require a trim at every vertical joint rather than a butt joint. There is one thing to settle before you design around it. Unlike Hardie Plank, Panel, Shingle and Artisan, Architectural Panel is not listed in CCMC Evaluation Report 12678-R, and we found no Canadian installation instructions or CAN/ULC fire results for it. Its code support is American, an ICC-ES report and ASTM tests. It is covered by James Hardie's 30-year warranty, which does extend to Canada, but acceptance on an Ontario permit is up to your building official, usually as an alternative solution. Talk to them first.

Available at Pro Materials in Newmarket, Ontario, supplying contractors, builders, and homeowners across York Region, the GTA, Simcoe County and Durham Region. All products are available on a quote basis; contact us for wholesale pricing and current availability.

Profiles & Specifications

TX11Fine Sand

A fine, even stipple across the face, like sand-floated render. Primed for paint.

Length	8, 10 and 12 ft.
Height / Width	4 ft.
Thickness	5/16 in.
Finish	Primed for paint
Texture code	TX11

TX13Sea Grass

Dense, fine striations running the length of the panel, a brushed linear texture. Primed for paint.

Length	8, 10 and 12 ft.
Height / Width	4 ft.
Thickness	5/16 in.
Finish	Primed for paint
Texture code	TX13

Specifications

What we can and cannot confirm for Canada

Item	Status
Sizes shipping to Ontario	4x8, 4x10, 4x12, primed (dealer system, L3Y)
CCMC evaluation	None. Not listed in CCMC 12678-R
CAN/ULC fire results	None found in James Hardie's Canadian documents
Canadian installation instructions	None. James Hardie's are US (HS20110)
Warranty	30-year limited (HS2401), covers Canada except the territories
Weight	2.49 lb per sq. ft. (US submittal SS2008)

Accessories and companion products

Item	What it is for
Hardie™ Architectural Trim	Aluminum corner, joint, transition and base profiles made for this panel
Straight 16 ga stainless steel finish nails, 1 1/2 in. minimum	The fastener James Hardie's instructions specify for the panel
Polyurethane joint sealant	At horizontal Z joints
HardieBlade® saw blade	Or a track saw with vacuum extraction

Order quantities and lead times may vary. Contact us for availability.

Installation Guide

Critical Installation Rules

No Canadian instructions exist. The points below are from James Hardie's US single family requirements (HS20110, July 2024); confirm details with your building department
Flat vertical walls only. Not for fascia or trim
Studs at a maximum 16 in. o.c. when finish nailing direct to studs
Straight 16 ga stainless steel finish nails, at least 1 1/2 in., every 4 in. at each stud and 3/8 in. from panel edges. Do not use 15 ga angled nails
Vertical layouts: a Y or H trim at every vertical panel joint, with panel edges centred on a stud (optional in horizontal layouts)
Horizontal joints: low-profile Z trim or Z flashing with at least 1/4 in. clearance. Do not bridge floors
Minimum panel piece 12 x 16 in.
US commercial instructions require a 3/8 in. rainscreen in severe wind-driven rain; single family does not

Storage & Handling

Store flat, dry and covered, in the original packaging on a pallet off the ground. Add a waterproof cover outdoors
Carry pieces on edge and protect the edges and corners. Do not roll or dump the load off the truck
Installing product that is wet or saturated can cause shrinkage at the joints. If it gets soaked, lay it flat and let it dry completely first
Caulk, paint or prime every field cut edge
Paint primed product within 180 days of installation. A 100% acrylic topcoat is recommended; back-roll if it is sprayed
Do not use stain, oil or alkyd based paint, or powder coating. Do not paint product that is wet
Sealant: elastomeric to ASTM C920 Grade NS Class 25 or higher, or latex to ASTM C834, per NBC 9.27.4
Avoid bridging paint across the V joint at the trims
Cutting (James Hardie's US instructions): best is a track saw with vacuum extraction; otherwise a circular saw with a HardieBlade®, panel face down. Never power cut indoors, and never dry sweep the dust
Fibre cement dust contains respirable crystalline silica. Use dust control and follow your provincial occupational health and safety rules

Product Videos

How to install Hardie Architectural Panels (James Hardie)

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Hardie® Architectural Panel: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hardie Architectural Panel approved for use in Canada?: It is not listed in CCMC Evaluation Report 12678-R, which is where James Hardie's other siding products get their Canadian recognition, and we found no Canadian installation instructions or CAN/ULC fire results for it. Its code support is an American ICC-ES report and ASTM testing. On an Ontario permit it is your building official's call, usually as an alternative solution, so raise it before you design around it.
What textures does Hardie Architectural Panel come in?: Two ship to Ontario: Fine Sand, with a fine even stipple, and Sea Grass, with fine lengthwise striations. Both are primed for paint. Mounded Sand is not offered here, and there is no ColorPlus® version.
What trim goes with Hardie Architectural Panel?: Hardie™ Architectural Trim, James Hardie's aluminum extrusions: corner trims, vertical Y and H joint trims, horizontal Z trims, J and transition trims, and base trims. James Hardie's instructions call for a trim at every vertical panel joint in vertical layouts.
Does Hardie Architectural Panel carry a warranty in Canada?: Yes. James Hardie's 30-year limited warranty (HS2401, February 2024) names Hardie® HZ5® Architectural Panels and covers installations in Canada except Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.