{"product_id":"james-hardie-stainless-steel-cladding-screws-4-2-x-40mm-box-of-250-torx-timber-fixings-for-hardieplank-hardie-vl-plank","title":"James Hardie Stainless Steel Cladding Screws 4.2 x 40mm Box of 250 – Torx Timber Fixings for HardiePlank \u0026 Hardie VL Plank","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"309\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJames Hardie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Hardie Stainless Steel Screws 4.2 x 40mm are purpose-designed premium fixings developed specifically for installing Hardie® Plank and Hardie® VL Plank fibre cement cladding systems onto timber battens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"309\"\u003eWhen you are investing in high-performance fibre cement cladding, the fixings matter just as much as the boards themselves. Cheap screws can corrode, snap under load, strip during installation, or fail over time - especially in exposed external environments. These genuine Hardie screws are engineered to provide the strength, reliability and long-term durability required for professional cladding installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eManufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel and fitted with a precision Torx drive head, these screws deliver cleaner installation, stronger holding power and a far more dependable finish compared to standard timber screws.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"eoq9lu\" data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eWhy These Hardie Screws Are Worth It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lzo0c5\" data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eDesigned specifically for HardiePlank systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eProperly matched to Hardie® Plank and Hardie® VL Plank cladding installations for reliable long-term performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lmhaue\" data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003ePremium stainless steel construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eExcellent resistance against corrosion, rust and weather exposure, making them ideal for external cladding applications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n6fjvm\" data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eFar stronger than cheap generic screws\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eFibre cement cladding places different demands on fixings than standard timber projects. These screws are engineered for the job properly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f0ntbn\" data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eTorx drive for cleaner installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eReduces cam-out, improves grip and makes installation faster and more controlled, especially during large-scale installs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g3k46h\" data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eSecure fixing into timber battens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eProvides excellent holding strength without compromising the cladding boards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wznwpe\" data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003eIdeal for visible or concealed fixing applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003eSuitable for both HardiePlank overlap systems and Hardie VL Plank systems depending on installation method.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hmjzjw\" data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eTrusted by professional installers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003eWidely used by cladding contractors, developers and timber frame installers who want reliable fixings that will last as long as the facade itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1objlgb\" data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003eWhy Quality Cladding Screws Matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003eWith fibre cement cladding, failures almost always start at the weak points — and poor-quality fixings are one of the biggest causes of future problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2410\"\u003eLow-grade screws can lead to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17pg44l\" data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2428\"\u003erust staining,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lixgor\" data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003efixing head failure,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r0duf\" data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2467\"\u003eloose boards,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"alwpu5\" data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2486\"\u003emovement issues,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m816td\" data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003epremature corrosion,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nfbs2b\" data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003eand expensive remedial work later on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2734\"\u003eThese genuine Hardie stainless steel screws are designed to avoid those problems and provide a fixing solution that matches the lifespan and performance of the cladding system itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2911\"\u003eFor installers working on premium residential builds, commercial projects, garden rooms or specification work, using the correct fixing is simply the smarter long-term choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"w2eo3m\" data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2932\"\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"3122\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u6dh7i\" data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003eHardie® Plank Lap Cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5m1515\" data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"2990\"\u003eHardie® VL Plank Cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jvqfyn\" data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"3016\"\u003eTimber batten subframes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fqqw2f\" data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3052\"\u003eHorizontal cladding installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cy5e63\" data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003eVertical cladding installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8omv1u\" data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3122\"\u003eFibre cement weatherboard systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3332\"\u003eThe James Hardie installation guide confirms these screws are suitable for Hardie® VL Plank installations and can also be used for standard Hardie® Plank overlap systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dqbs77\" data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3360\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3362\" data-end=\"3707\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cfpjqc\" data-start=\"3362\" data-end=\"3411\"\u003eProduct: Hardie Stainless Steel Cladding Screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14wp64s\" data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3456\"\u003eApplication: Fibre Cement Cladding Fixings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xyy726\" data-start=\"3457\" data-end=\"3511\"\u003eCompatible Systems: Hardie® Plank \u0026amp; Hardie® VL Plank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"198vtib\" data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3532\"\u003eSize: 4.2mm x 40mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sttxrx\" data-start=\"3533\" data-end=\"3557\"\u003eThread Type: M4.2 x 40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ejpwqi\" data-start=\"3558\" data-end=\"3585\"\u003eMaterial: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h813o7\" data-start=\"3586\" data-end=\"3604\"\u003eDrive Type: Torx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12pq4xz\" data-start=\"3605\" data-end=\"3629\"\u003eHead Style: Round Head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7pqe25\" data-start=\"3630\" data-end=\"3646\"\u003eColour: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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