It’s easy to see why vertical joint cladding is popular. For homeowners and designers, it offers a pleasing aesthetic where they can choose from 4 groove spacing options. The subtle grooves add interest and a feel of craftsmanship. It’s an acceptable look that works with a variety of styles, from traditional Hamptons style interiors to modern minimalist exterior walls.

One of the best ways to use vertical joint cladding is as a modern contrasting addition to heritage homes. Typically, the heritage home has a pitched roof and a decorative style. The addition will contrast this with a boxy form and the vertical joint cladding sheets given a contemporary look using dark grey paint.

Edge Cladding is an attractive and impact resistant interior wall lining. Use full height panels for a floor to ceiling internal feature walls. Or, cut the panels down to chair-height and use them with a dado rail over plasterboard. It’s a classic style for living rooms and corridors.

Another popular design choice is to use fibre cement VJ sheets in bathrooms, laundries and powder rooms instead of tiles. While wet areas are fine, shower recesses cannot use them because these need to be water-proofed.

Not surprisingly, vertical joint sheets have become a useful general purpose building material. They add spectacular detail to eaves, soffits and vaulted ceilings. The ship-lap joints mimic the vertical grooves creating a continuous look that conceals panel joints.

For builders, the large panels in common wall heights and convenient ship-lap joints is a time saver. Especially in new homes. Being fibre cement, the panels are durable with a high impact resistance. The also take up building movement to prevent cracks. Also, they hold paint well, without warping or cracking, so they’ll stay looking good for a long time.