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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 22, 2015
Filed:
Nov. 21, 2012
James Hardie Technology Limited, Dublin, IE;
Darren Southwell, Rosehill, AU;
James Hardie Technology Limited, Dublin, IE;
Abstract
A cladding element (), for use in a building envelope, comprising a first face (), a second face () and a peripheral edge member, the first face and second face being spaced apart to define an intermediate portion of predetermined thickness (t), the peripheral edge member extending around the intermediate portion. The first face () comprises a profiled portion () simulating a masonry weather joint aesthetic thereby minimizing dirt and debris accumulation on the profiled portion of each cladding element in a constructed wall section. In addition the profiled portion provides a self-cleaning functionality. The profiled portion also provides an improved shadow zone contrast when arranged in a building array.