{"product_id":"james-hardie-hardieplank-external-corner-trim-3m-aluminium-colour-matched-cladding-corner-profile-for-lap-vl-systems","title":"James Hardie HardiePlank External Corner Trim 3m - Aluminium Colour Matched Cladding Corner Profile for Lap \u0026 VL Systems","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eThe HardiePlank External Corner Trim is designed to create a neat, professional finish where Hardie® Plank cladding meets at external building corners, door openings, window reveals and vertical transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eManufactured from coated aluminium, it gives installers a strong, colour-matched corner profile that protects exposed edges while keeping the finished cladding line sharp and consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1a24ilj\" data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eHow HardiePlank External Corner Trims Are Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"2973\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7n8l0x\" data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"797\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eInstalled vertically at external corners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eThese trims are fitted upright on the outside corners of the building before the cladding boards are installed. The Hardie guide states that MetalTrim™ corner profiles must only be installed vertically.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rk3knl\" data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eUsed with Hardie® Plank Lap and VL systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eSuitable for HardiePlank lap cladding and Hardie VL Plank systems, making them a practical trim option for a wide range of fibre cement cladding projects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uw93uk\" data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eCreates a clean corner transition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eThe trim forms a tidy junction between two cladding elevations, helping hide cut board edges and giving the project a more precise, commercial-quality finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f055vp\" data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eFitted before the cladding boards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eThe trim must be positioned correctly before boards are fixed, as it cannot be adjusted once the Hardie® Plank weatherboards are installed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zig38e\" data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eHeld in place with stainless steel nails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eInstallers can fix the trim at the top, middle and bottom to hold it in position. The cladding fixings then pass through the metal wing of the trim, fully securing it as the boards are fitted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lt4vuu\" data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eAllows a 1mm board gap at corners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eHardie installation details show a 1mm gap where boards meet the external metal corner profile, helping achieve the correct finished detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gn1q8u\" data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eUsed around window and door reveals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003eThe trim can also be used vertically at window and door openings to transition from the main cladded face into the reveal. For window reveal use, the guide notes that a minimum 38mm deep timber batten should be used to allow for the length of the metal wing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6v6m5i\" data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2546\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2320\"\u003eOversails the batten by 10mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003eThe trim should oversail the bottom and top edge of the timber batten by 10mm. This helps accommodate the drip edge of the first and last boards so the trim and cladding finish level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ok4adl\" data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2763\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2573\"\u003eCut to suit on site\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003eThe aluminium trim can be cut with a suitable saw or shears. Cuts should be clean, straight and made carefully to avoid damaging the coated finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c7xsnk\" data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2973\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003eColour matched for a consistent facade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003eAvailable in colour-matched finishes to coordinate with HardiePlank cladding boards, helping create a seamless exterior across corners, reveals and elevations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hfwsfz\" data-start=\"2975\" data-end=\"3007\"\u003eImportant Installation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3410\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ksjb4k\" data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3035\"\u003eInstall vertically only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"49i07p\" data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3079\"\u003eFit before cladding boards are installed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vj2ti3\" data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3135\"\u003eUse stainless steel nails to initially hold the trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u9x7ii\" data-start=\"3136\" data-end=\"3204\"\u003eRemove the protective plastic film immediately after installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"aq1cyx\" data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3242\"\u003eWear gloves when cutting the trims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"elc1bh\" data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3308\"\u003eEnsure joined trim lengths are correctly aligned before fixing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1geu0ln\" data-start=\"3309\" data-end=\"3410\"\u003eConsider thermal expansion in areas with strong sun exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dqbs77\" data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3438\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3820\"\u003e\n\u003cli 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