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How to install James Hardie fence cladding?

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How to install James Hardie fence cladding?

Hi guys 

 

Does anyone know much about using James Hardie cladding for a freestanding outdoor wall? 

We are doing up our pool area and

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installing some James Hardie fine texture cladding around the boundary of our pool, we wanted it to look like a masonry wall and love this concrete-look texture. We’ve installed aluminium posts, timber rails and set with concrete in the ground about 10cm off the colour bond fence. We’ve put some timber as a cap on top and trim on the 2 exposed corners. The back is currently slightly exposed to the elements. Is the back pre-primed? I wanted to check if this is likely going to cause rot and deteriorate quickly? Has anyone used similar cladding like this? Will be finishing the front with outdoor paint. 

photos attached, not yet painted 
Any advice very appreciated 

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