Asbestos cement moulded siding sheets
Description
AC moulded sheets that replicated appearance of battened timber grain or heavy textured cement render. Some Stucco product was pre-coated with primer. The Stucco and Montana products were produced by James Hardie.
Indicators of moulded AC would include repeated identical stucco or woodgrain shape features on surface (Tip: look relative to edge of sheet jointing) – see below.
Marketed for external and interior use – for infill panels, gable ends, fences and screens.
Brands/products
- Stucco
- Montana
Years of production/use
Prior to 1990
Following the cease of asbestos use in the 1980s, Hardie’s manufactured identical cellulose fibre products under the names Hardipanel II Stucco 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 the non-asbestos product.
Residential uses
Homes
Industrial uses
Examples not identified
Be aware
Used with moulded AC internal angles.
