James Hardie Industries plc announced the Hardie™ Architectural Collection, an innovative portfolio of new products that lets the world reimagine what's possible for home exteriors. The Hardie™ Architectural Collection debuts with a brand-new suite of premium Hardie™ Architectural Panels in distinctive textures inspired by nature. James Hardie debuts these new products in response to several megatrends in the industry, including labor shortages, consumers looking to personalize and modernize their homes, and demand for more sustainable exteriors that offer protection against damage from severe weather.

The first generation of products in the Hardie™ Architectural Collection offers a modern, integrated solution of fiber cement panels and metal trims that deliver fresh looks with the trusted protection and lasting beauty of Hardie™ fiber cement technology. The first generation of Hardie™ Architectural Panels in the Collection are: Hardie™Architectural Panel – Fine Sand, Hardie™Architectural Panel – Fine Sand-Grooved, Hardie™Architectural Panel – Mounded Sand, Hardie™Architectural Panel – Sea Grass and Hardie™Architectural Panel – Sculpted Clay. The Hardie™ Architectural Collection is a suite of panels and accessories that meets the specific needs of local markets globally.

Hardie™ Architectural Panels are made with Hardie™ fiber cement technology, which is well known for providing homeowners with the benefits of low-maintenance, non-combustibility, and superior home protection against damage from severe weather. Hardie™ Architectural Panels in Fine Sand, Fine Sand-Grooved and Mounded Sand textures are currently available in select regions of the United States, while Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding is available throughout Australia. The first generation of the Hardie™ Architectural Collection will roll out on a region-by-region basis within the United States and globally in the coming year.