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James Hardie blames leaky homes on poor installation

Cladding manufacturer says homeowners affected had ‘badly built dwellings’.

Julie Iles Thu, 27 Aug 2020

Fibre-cement cladding manufacturer James Hardie has hit back against homeowners alleging its cladding is responsible for weathertightness issues, instead arguing bad design and construction are to blame. 

Two groups of plaintiffs on two claims are spearheaded by lead plaintiff Katrina Fowler who

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