{"product_id":"james-hardie-hardieplank-vl-starter-strip-for-horizontal-cladding","title":"James Hardie HardiePlank VL Starter Strip for Horizontal Cladding - 3m","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 300 × 0.9 × 5.2cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe James Hardie HardiePlank VL Starter Profile is the purpose-made base support used when installing HardiePlank VL Click \/ interlocking fibre cement cladding horizontally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eInstalled along the bottom of the façade before the first VL board is fitted, the starter profile creates a straight, secure starting point for the cladding and supports the lower edge of the first course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the HardiePlank VL Starter Profile used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eHardiePlank VL uses a tongue-and-groove interlocking system, so it needs to begin from a accurately positioned and level base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe VL Starter Profile is fixed along the bottom of the vertical battens and the first HardiePlank VL board sits directly onto the profile. Once the first board is correctly positioned, the subsequent boards interlock above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGetting this first course level is particularly important, as it determines the alignment of the rest of the façade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is it installed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a horizontal HardiePlank VL installation, James Hardie uses \u003c\/span\u003etwo separate components at the base of the wall:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Ventilation Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe perforated ventilation profile is installed first. 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HardiePlank VL Starter Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe VL Starter Profile is then fixed level with the bottom edge of the battens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first HardiePlank VL board is positioned onto this starter profile before being mechanically fixed through its concealed fixing area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWhen correctly installed, the starter profile positions the first board to provide a 10mm drip edge at the bottom of the cladding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant – the Starter Profile and Ventilation Profile are different products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe HardiePlank VL Starter Profile does not replace the ventilation profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFor horizontal VL installation, James Hardie's system uses the starter profile in conjunction with the appropriate Hardie ventilation profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ventilation profile manages airflow into the cavity, while the VL Starter Profile provides the physical support and positioning for the first cladding board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy use the genuine HardiePlank VL Starter Profile?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDesigned specifically for \u003c\/span\u003eHardiePlank VL Click \/ interlocking cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports the lower edge of the first horizontal VL board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates a straight and consistent starting line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps establish correct alignment for the courses above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositions the first board to create the required 10mm drip edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks alongside the Hardie ventilation profile at the base of the façade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurpose-designed for the HardiePlank VL system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied in a 3 metre length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e James Hardie\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRange:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HardiePlank VL\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e VL Starter Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3000mm \/ 3m\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Base of horizontally installed HardiePlank VL cladding\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HardiePlank VL Click \/ tongue-and-groove fibre cement cladding\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supports and positions the first horizontal VL board\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Must be installed level and flat\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequired With:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable Hardie ventilation profile for the base ventilation detail\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorizontal Installation Only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular \u003c\/span\u003eVL Starter Profile is for horizontal HardiePlank VL installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIf the HardiePlank VL boards are being fitted vertically, James Hardie uses the separate HardiePlank VL Window Head \u0026amp; 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