Imitation of timber planks. Surface appearances of flat and woodgrain. 

For external walls, gable ends and screening.

Not to be confused with moulded AC panels of around three planks appearance, but with smaller widths.

Like AC sheeting, generally contained around 15% chrysotile asbestos.

Overlapped horizontal layering. Nailed into studs.  If vertical battens not used at horizontal joints a thin strip of the same AC planking may be adhered to back of panel joints.  Punched nail-heads and joints may be filled with putty.

Marketed as infill panels, incorporated into house design between brickwork, windows and other structural items.   

Also refer Woven asbestos cement sheeting for fences.

Following the cease of asbestos use, Hardie’s manufactured identical cellulose fibre products under the names Hardiplank II Smooth and Hardiplank II Woodgrain. This may be branded on the underside edging.  If unsure, sampling for testing by a NATA accredited laboratory is the only method of confirming asbestos content.