James Hardie
Product Presentation
December 2013
INDEX
Part A
Introduction
James Hardie Introduction
Part B
Lightweight Construction
What is it?
What are the benefits?
Part C
The Sustainability Of Our Products
What are they made from?
The impacts of using them over the life of a building
The impact on people living in buildings made from them
Part D
Product Portfolio Gallery
Overview of James Hardie® product range
Overview of Scyon™ product range
Overview of ARChitectural™ product range
Part A
Introduction
James Hardie – world leader and pioneer
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Established 125 years ago in Melbourne, in 1888.
Globally today, James Hardie employ around 2,600 talented people.
In fiscal year 2013, James Hardie generated net sales of US$1.3 billion, making us the
world largest fibre cement manufacturer.
We invested an average of US$27.3 million annually over the past 5 years in research
and development - we understand that our investment is unique for the industry.
Pioneer of :
• Cellulose fibre- cement in
Australia in1983
• Low-density, advanced
cement-composite in
Australia in 2006 –
Scyon™
James Hardie - supporting ANZAC’s
In Australia we:
• Are the 55* largest company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.
• Have a market capitalisation of $4.4*billion.
• Manufacture all our products** in Australia and New Zealand – supporting Australian
jobs and the local economy.
*As at 13th April, 2013
** Excluding accessories and Scyon™ Axent™ trim
James Hardie – longevity and peace of mind
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Our products have been tried, tested and trusted for many years,
 By designers, tradies and consumers across the country.
 In the harsh Australian environment.
They have a core DNA of James Hardie® durability.
Part B
Lightweight Construction
Our products
Lightweight building
materials.
Easy to incorporate into
practical building systems
that touch the earth lightlylightweight construction.
What is lightweight construction?
Lightweight Construction
Fibre cement cladding with timber frame
Traditional Masonry Construction Methods
Clay masonry veneer
Fibre cement
cladding
Framing
Sarking
Cavity clay masonry
External
External masonry
masonry
Internal masonry
Framing
Sarking
Plasterboard
Plasterboard or
render
Plasterboard
It’s typically
Based on an elevated floor supported by piers or stumps (but can also be a concrete slab on the ground).
Incorporates lightweight cladding materials such as fibre cement, timber, foam and aluminium products.
Uses a timber or steel frame.
A variation on typical lightweight construction may also include a home that‟s built on a concrete slab that
incorporates lightweight walls and a lightweight roof.
The benefits of lightweight construction
1
Lower embodied energy
compared to brick construction.
2
Minimal impact on the site.
3
Permits airflow beneath the floor when
installed with lightweight flooring.
4
Larger internal footprint.
5
Greater design flexibility.
6
Cost efficient – less trades.
7
Speed – less trades.
1. Lower embodied energy
This is the energy consumed by all of the
processes associated with the production of a
product. It can be the equivalent of many years
of operational energy.
Generally lightweight construction uses
Did you know that
a timber-framed
and elevated floor
can have up to ½
the embodied
energy of a
concrete slab?
less embodied energy than traditional
construction methods.
Lower embodied energy means less fossil
fuel is burned. This reduces greenhouse
gasses emitted into our environment,
which is a big plus.
2. Minimal impact on the site
It reduces the need for excavation, cut and fill.
It helps retain trees and other vegetation.
It limits the effect of storm-water flow through a site.
3. Permits airflow beneath the floor
Helps reduce rising damp.
Gives easy access to services.
Increases visibility for pest
inspection.
4. Larger internal footprint
It can generate a greater floor area
within the house, because walls can
be thinner than traditional
construction methods.
Did you know that
this can add up to 8
square metres on
an average 12x15
metre single storey
house?
5. Greater design flexibility
The house can be designed to suit
the levels of the block and has
greater design flexibility in being
able to have split levels.
Did you know that
this is a big
advantage when
the builder is
working with a
sloping site?
6. Cost efficient – less trades
Using our products in lightweight
construction:
a) Can significantly reduce
scaffolding costs and the need
for structural beams, that are
required for traditional double
storey construction.
b) Reduces the number of
Did you know that
many builders strive
to reduce their
number of trades on
site to help improve
building efficiency?
tradespeople involved to two –
a carpenter and painter.
7. Speed – less trades
Using our products in lightweight
construction makes the building
process simpler and faster than
traditional construction that needs
bricklayers, cleaners, renderers and
painters.
Part C
The Sustainability of our products
What are they made from?
1. Cellulous fibre.
2. Portland cement.
3. Ground sand*.
4. Additives as required for specific
product properties.
5. Water.
*Sand is a source of respirable silica. It‟s found in many common
building products including concrete, bricks, grout and ceramic tiles.
Some international authorities consider respirable silica to be a cause of
cancer, and breathing excessive amounts can also cause a potentially
fatal lung disease. We will be telling you about this and how to safely
handle, cut and install our products in our module „Working with fibre
cement‟. In the meantime, you can find information about this at
www.jameshardie.com.au or by talking to your James Hardie
Representative.
Embodied energy
Our products are low in embodied energy
relative to many other building materials like
masonry and concrete.
Embodied energy is the energy consumed by
all of the process associated with the
production of a product. It can be the
equivalent of many years of operational
energy.
Did you know:
A timber framed / brick veneer wall has about 2½
times the embodied energy of a time framed / fibre
cement weatherboard wall?
A double brick wall has almost 4 times more
embodied energy?
Generally lightweight construction uses
less embodied energy than traditional
construction methods.
Lower embodied energy means less
fossil fuel is burned. This reduces
greenhouse gasses emitted into our
environment, which is a big plus.
The impact of using our products over the life
of a building
Our products are very durable and low maintenance which helps create building low in
lifetime energy consumption. When installed and maintained correctly and to the extent
set out in James Hardie‟s published literature current at the time of installation they:
Are resistant to:
Resist shrinking, swelling and cracking to hold paint longer than wood.
The impact of using our products over the life
of a building
1. Used in the right design they can
be used to create energy efficient
and thermally comfortable
buildings in any Australian
climate.
outdoors and inside our
Did you know:
The energy efficiency of a house is
homes.
measured in numbers of stars,
except in NSW which is rated by
BASIX?
As of May 2010, all new homes in
QLD and the ACT need to have a 6
star rating?
2. Our products are low in volatile
organic compounds (VOCs).
► VOC‟s are toxic gases,
sometimes called emissions or
odours and come from
Did you know:
That the CSIRO estimates that
occupants of new homes may be
exposed to many times the
maximum allowable limits of some
indoor air pollutants like VOCs?
numerous household products.
They escape into the air and
contribute to air pollution
They can cause eye, nose and throat
irritation, headache, nausea,
dizziness, asthma and skin
problems?
Part D
Product Portfolio
Gallery
Our product portfolios
James Hardie® continually applies
construction and materials science
knowledge to the development of materials
and products to deliver good looking,
sustainable, cost effective and constructioneasy design and building options.
We have three product portfolios:
James Hardie® product range.
Scyon™ product range.
ARChitectural™ product range.
James Hardie® product range
External Cladding Range
1
HardieFlex™
sheet
2
HardieTex™
system
3
EasyLap™
panel
7
5
HardiePlank®
weatherboard
Eaves
Commercial Facade
ExoTec®
facade panel &
fixing system
4
Primeline®
weatherboard
8
ComTex®
facade panel &
fixing system
9
HardieFlex™
sheet
13
PineRidge®
lining
Internal Lining Range
10
Villaboard®
lining
HardieGroove™
lining
11
12
Versilux®
lining
For further information about performance, installation, warranties and warnings: www.james hardie.com.au
6
PanelClad®
sheet
James Hardie® product range
HardieSmart™ Components
14
HardieBreak™
thermal strip
Flooring
15
HardiePanel™
compressed
sheet
Bracing
James Hardie™
ceramic tile
underlay
16
Decorative Products
20
Lattice
HardieScreen®
21
Columns
Artista®
17
James Hardie™
vinyl and cork
underlay
18
HardieBrace™
sheet
Fencing – WA only
19
HardieFence™
EasyLock®
system
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.james hardie.com.au
1. HardieFlex™ sheet
Made in Australia
External cladding.
A smooth flat sheet that is painted on-site to
create a flat panel look.
Square edges and a range of accessories enable
fast installation.
Can also be used as bracing.
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.james hardie.com.au
2. HardieTex™ system
Made in Australia
External cladding.
A strong, pre-primed base sheet
that is finished on site with a
specialist texture coat system,
which includes joint reinforcement.
It can significantly reduce the cost
of scaffolding and structural
beams compared to rendered
masonry.
Did you know that the lightweight
HardieTex™ system is about 80%
the cost of rendered face brick?
Want to know more? Read the full
article on page 8 of The Smarter
Construction Book.
Sheets can also be used as
bracing.
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.james hardie.com.au
3. EasyLap™ panel
Made in Australia
External cladding.
A strong base sheet with a shiplap
vertical joint - eliminates the need
for a vertical set and control joint
Finished on site with a rollerapplied textured paint finish eliminates the need for specialised
applicators.
Large sheets sizes with off-theshelf corner finishing details give
fast and cost effective broadwall
coverage.
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.james hardie.com.au
4. Primeline® weatherboard
Made in Australia
External cladding.
4 profiles – Summit, Newport,
Heritage, Chamfer.
Pre-primed for fast paint
application.
HardieLock™ fixing system
(Summit and Newport) enables
off-stud joining conceal fixing.
Double board width (Chamfer
and Heritage) enables fast wall
coverage.
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.james hardie.com.au
5. HardiePlank™ weatherboard
Made in Australia
External cladding.
4 profiles – Woodgrain, Smooth, Old
Style, Rusticated.
Can also be used as bracing.
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.james hardie.com.au
6. PanelClad® sheet
Made in Australia
External cladding.
A pre-textured sheet in two modern
styles – Stucco and TextureLine,
used externally for feature walls or
gable ends.
Fast installation – Its square edges
and wide range of accessories
enable it to go up fast.
Sheets can also be used as
bracing.
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.james hardie.com.au
7. ExoTec® facade panel and fixing system
Made in Australia
External commercial facade
system – expressed joint.
A fully sealed, compressed
facade panel installed with a
proprietary fixing system.
9/12mm thick.
10 panel sizes – sealed on all
six sides for durability and
stability.
Site-painted or pre-finished
off-site.
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.james hardie.com.au
8. ComTex® facade panel and fixing system
Made in Australia
External commercial facade system – monolithic
look.
A pre-primed panel that‟s site-finished with a
high-build acrylic texture system that
incorporates both reinforced jointing and texture
coating*.
9mm thick in 2 sizes.
* To be applied in accordance with the texture coat manufacturer‟s
guidelines.
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.james hardie.com.au
9. HardieFlex™ sheet in eaves lining sizes
Made in Australia
Eaves lining.
A smooth flat sheet that is
produced in widths specifically
made for eaves.
Painted on-site to create a flat
panel look.
Square edges and a range of
accessories enable fast and
affordable installation.
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.james hardie.com.au
10. Villaboard® lining
Made in Australia
Internal lining.
A flat sheet with long edges recessed for
flush jointing using James Hardie™ Base
and Top Coat.
Sanded smooth.
Can be painted, wall papered or tiled.
Wet, dry and areas high traffic areas.
Greater tile adhesion than plasterboard .
Can also be used as internal bracing.
Superior* resistance to moisture damage
in the event that it gets wet.
Villaboard® lining is still
the best…
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* compared to plasterboard and other non
fibre cement linings
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.james hardie.com.au
11. HardieGroove™ lining
Made in New Zealand
Internal lining.
A flat sheet that has vertical Vshaped grooves carved into its
face.
Sheet edges are finished with a
half groove to conceal butt jointing
and make it fast and easy to
install.
Can be used as an internal wall
lining and on eaves and soffits.
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.james hardie.com.au
12. Versilux® lining
Made in Australia
Internal lining.
A pre-sanded and pre-sealed sheet with square
edges for butt joints .
Can be used as an internal wall and ceiling lining
in laundries, kitchens and high traffic areas –
because it has greater resistance to impact than
standard plasterboard.
Can also be used in exposed beam ceilings and
soffits.
Can also be used as internal bracing.
Its square edges with a wide range of accessories
make it easy and fast to install.
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.james hardie.com.au
13. PineRidge® lining
Made in Australia
Internal lining.
A timber-textured, site-painted sheet
lining.
Can be used as an internal wall lining in
living areas, hallways, garages and
workshops.
Joined off-stud, which minimises
wastage.
Its large sheet sizes, square edges and a
wide range of accessories make it easy
and fast to install.
Can also be used as internal bracing.
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.james hardie.com.au
14. HardieBreak™ thermal strip
Made in South Korea
HardieSmart™ Component.
Specifically designed for use behind our external
cladding on steel frames to reduce thermal bridging
Excellent compression resistance and great
strength.
Enhances thermal performance, boosts wall
performance, and helps reduce façade waviness.
Non-absorbent, mould and termite resistant.
43mm wide x 2,750mm long to suit common wall
frame sizes.
Self adhesive backing tape for fast and easy
installation and cuts easily with a Stanley knife.
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.james hardie.com.au
15. HardiePanel™ compressed sheet
Made in Australia
Structural flooring substrate.
For ceramic tile finishes over
timber or lightweight steel floor
joists.
Suitable for internal wet-area
floors or as an external substrate
for tiled balconies, verandas and
decks.
A durable, moisture damage
resistant alternative to particle
board and plywood, and a
lightweight alternative to concrete.
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.james hardie.com.au
16. James Hardie™ ceramic tile underlay
Made in Australia
Underlay.
For wet or dry areas, on top of internal
timber, particleboard and plywood
substrates, and under ceramic tiles.
Helps to protect against movement
that can cause tile cracking.
Large sheets with a pre-marked nailing
pattern for fast and easy installation –
suitable for underlay nail guns.
Pre-sealed to improve moisture
resistance.
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.james hardie.com.au
17. James Hardie™ vinyl and cork underlay
Made in Australia
Underlay.
Can be used on top of internal timber,
particleboard and plywood substrates,
and under vinyl or cork.
Large sheets come with a pre-marked
nailing pattern to make installation easy
and fast.
Suitable for underlay nail guns – making
installation fast.
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.james hardie.com.au
18. HardieBrace™ sheet
Made in Australia
Bracing.
5mm thick to provide structural*
bracing against lateral forces.
Use under wall cladding in
residential and medium-density
homes.
Suitable for timber or light gauge
steel frames .
Large sheets with pre-marked
nailing pattern for fast installation.
* Exposure to the elements should not be longer than
three months.
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.james hardie.com.au
19. HardieFence™ EasyLock® system
Made in Australia
Fencing - available in WA only.
A site painted, postless system
7mm thick interlocking HardieFence™
sheets installed with a metal top cap.
Suitable for sandy soil on either flat or
sloping sites.
Fast installation - no need to dig post
holes and wait for concrete footings to
cure.
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.james hardie.com.au
20. HardieScreen™ lattice
Made in Australia
A decorative screen with either a
square or diamond lattice pattern.
Great for gazebos, verandas, fences or
screens.
Extremely durable compared to timber.
There are no fasteners which can rust
over time.
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.james hardie.com.au
21. Artista® column
Made in Australia
A hollow column with a smooth
surface.
Classic or tapered profile available
in a range of sizes.
Various capitals and bases
available.
What is Scyon™?
The brainchild of James Hardie‟s
research and development team,
Scyon™ :
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Was pioneered by James Hardie
over 8 years ago.
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Was the FIRST advanced,
lightweight cement composite
building material with heavy duty
performance.
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It‟s fundamentally different from
James Hardie® original fibre
cement, and even today, remains
unique to the industry.
The science behind Scyon™
Scyon™ :
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Uses CLD™ – Ceramic Low
Density micro-particle
James Hardie® DNA of
DURABILITY
technology - combined with a
specially modified
manufacturing process
technology.
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Retains all the heavy-duty DNA
James Hardie® DNA of
DURABILITY
of James Hardie® fibre cement
with the added benefit of being
low-density and lighter in
weight.
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Is thick and solid, yet easy to
cut, gun-nail, handle and install.
PLUS
ENHANCED lightweight
and low density properties.
Providing improved
WORKABILITY.
Scyon™ product range
External Cladding
1
Linea™
weatherboard
2
Matrix™
cladding
6
Secura™ exterior
flooring
3
Stria™
cladding
4
Axon™
cladding
Flooring
5
Secura™ interior
flooring
For further information about performance, installation, warranties and warnings: www.scyon.com.au
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.scyon.com.au
1. Scyon™ Linea™ weatherboard
Made in Australia
External cladding.
It‟s the weatherboard that doesn‟t weather
like traditional weatherboard.
16mm thick with deep shadow lines.
Two widths 150/180mm.
Easy to install back bevelled boards to sit
flush with the stud.
Pre-primed for fast paint application.
A range of corner accessories.
Concealed fixing.
Joined off stud.
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.scyon.com.au
2. Scyon™ Matrix™ cladding
Made in Australia and New Zealand
External cladding.
A flat, smooth panel installed to create a
geometric, expressed joint look.
4 panel sizes – sealed on all six sides for
durability and stability.
Simple to install with Scyon™ cavity trim
battens – no steel top hats required.
Pre-primed sheets for fast paint application.
Brad nailing minimises visual interruption (for
wind classifications up to N3).
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.scyon.com.au
3. Scyon™ Stria™ cladding
Made in Australia and New Zealand
External cladding.
Fast way to achieve a timeless and classic
Did you know that using
Stria™ cladding instead
of render on a double
storey home can save
you about $17,000? This
is because it has a
simple, speedy
installation method.
Want to know more?
Read the full article on
page 8 of The Smarter
Construction Book
look.
Three profiles ranging from 14 to 16mm
thick, each features a horizontal shiplapped joint.
Pre-primed for fast paint application.
Joined on or off stud.
Easy-to-cut mitred corners mean that
horizontal lines wrap corners seamlessly.
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.scyon.com.au
4. Scyon™ Axon™ cladding
Made in New Zealand
External cladding.
Vertically grooved panel that looks
sharp and smooth.
Two vertical groove width patterns
133/400mm.
Smooth or grained texture options.
3 sizes of sheets, sized to fit common
wall frame sizes = less waste and
cutting.
Large sheet sizes and the shiplap joint
enable fast installation.
Pre-primed for fast paint application.
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.scyon.com.au
5. Scyon™ Secura™ interior flooring
Made in Australia
Structural flooring substrate.
Suitable for tile, vinyl and carpet finishes over
timber or steel floor joists.
Ideal for residential and some commercial
applications.
Up to 40% faster to install than conventional
compressed fibre cement sheet .
No need for pre-drilling and screwing, because it
can be gun nailed and is easy to cut like timber.
Tongue and grooved .
Full floor waterproofing is not needed outside an
enclosed shower area.
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.scyon.com.au
6. Scyon™ Secura™ exterior flooring
Made in Australia
External structural flooring substrate.
Suitable for tiles over timber or lightweight steel
floor joists in residential applications.
It‟s continuous mesh reinforcement adds strength
and impact resistance.
Up to 40% faster to install than conventional
compressed fibre cement sheet.
No need for pre-drilling and screwing, because it
can be gun nailed and is easy to cut like timber.
Tongue and groove which eliminates the need for
timber trimmers under these joints.
Strong, no squeak feel.
► Range of commercial pre-finished products .
► Offer outstanding durability.
► Supports the creation of enduring
architecture.
► The range features ChromaShield™
technology:
► The combination of a series of
advanced and durable coatings;
► Wth James Hardie® cement-composite
substrates that also have durability as
its core DNA.
► Offers a “double shield” of durability, from
the surface level coating to the core.
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.arc-architectural.com.au
► Each ChromaShield™ series coating has been
specified with the end product in mind, to further
enhance its look, finish and application durability.
► ChromaShield™ technology key attributes* include:
► Resistance to household stains, chemicals and
solvents.
► Resistance to fading and yellowing.
► Resistance to cracking, peeling and flaking.
► Resistance to bacteria and mould.
► Are low in maintenance and are easy- to-clean.
*Key attributes apply when the product is installed and maintained correctly
and to the extent set out in James Hardie‟s published literature current at the
time of installation.
ARChitectural™ product range
Commercial Internal Wall Lining
1
ARChitectural™
Invibe™ panel
2
™
Matrix
ARChitectural™
cladding
Inraw™ panel
For further information about performance, installation, warranties and warnings: www.arc-architectural.com.au
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.arc-architectural.com.au
ARChitectural™ Invibe™ panel
Made in New Zealand
► Pre-finished, commercial interior wall and
ceiling panel.
► Suitable for both wet and dry areas.
► Characterised by a lustrous coloured look.
► Features ChromaShield™ 200 series coating.
► 2700 x 1200 x 6mm.
► 12 colours.
► Gloss and satin finish.
► Fix direct to stud.
► Range of anodised aluminium extrusions for
finishing details.
For further information about performance, installation,
warranties and warnings: www.arc-architectural.com.au
ARChitectural™ Inraw™ panel
Made in New Zealand
► Pre-finished commercial interior wall and ceiling
panel.
► Suitable for dry areas only.
► Characterised by a natural raw concrete
aesthetic.
► Features ChromaShield™ 100 series coating.
► 2700 x 1200 x 6mm.
► 1 colour.
► Gloss and satin finish.
► Fix direct to stud.
► Range of anodised aluminium extrusions for
finishing details.
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