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3 DESIGN / framing
e s 5 The features and benefits of HardieFlex™ Fiber Cement Boards for
Scope
Design General
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walls are:
Design Responsibility
c h 5 • Durable for longer-lasting homes.
Framing General
l l 5 • Creates suitable surface for better paint finish.
Framing Timber
Framing Steel
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• Resistant to damage caused by fire, moisture and termites
that will reduce maintenance cost.
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Framing Preparation 5
• Total systems offering such as installation guide, onsite technical
o training and accessories availability.
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Sheet Layout
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Fasteners
Fixing to Ceilings
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The specifier or other responsible party for the project must
ensure the information and details in this guide are appropriate for
the intended application and that specific design and detailing
5 HIGH PERFORMING joints 8 is undertaken for areas which fall outside the scope of this
Jointing Between HardieFlex™ Sheets 8 documentation.
Jointing Between HardieFlex™ Ceiling to Concrete Wall 9
Control Joints 9 IMPORTANT NOTES
1 Failure to install, finish or maintain this product in
6 FINISHES & MAINTENANCE 10 accordance with applicable building codes, regulations,
General 10
Glancing Light 10
standards and James Hardie’s written application
Paint Finishes 10 recommendations may lead to personal injury,
Cornices 10 affect system performance, violate local building codes, and
Maintenance 10 void James Hardie’s product warranty.
2 All warranties, conditions, liabilities (direct, indirect or
7 SAFE WORKING practices 11 consequential) and obligations whether arising in contract,
Warning 11
tort or otherwise other than those specified in James
Recommended Safe Working Practices 11
Cutting 12 Hardie’s product warranty are excluded to the fullest
Hole-Forming 12 extent allowed by law. For James Hardie’s product
warranty information and disclaimers about the information
8 warranty 13 in this manual, see the section at the end of this manual.
3 The builder must ensure that the product meets aesthetic
requirements before installation. James Hardie will not
be responsible for rectifying aesthetic surface variations
following installation.
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2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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HardieFlex™ Walls
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James Hardie recommends the following products for use in conjunction with its Wall lining. James Hardie does not supply these products and does
not provide a warranty for their use. Please contact the component manufacturer for information on their warranties and further information on their
products.
PRODUCT description PRODUCT description
Polyurethane Sealant Spatula
Suitable sealant for use in movement joints. For removal of excess compounds from the
panel surface.
DURABILITY
Resistance to Moisture/Rotting
HardieFlex™ Cement Boards have demonstrated
resistance to permanent moisture-induced deterioration
(rotting) by passing the following tests in accordance with
AS/NZS 2908.2:
• Water Permeability (Clause 8.2.2).
• Warm Water (Clause 8.2.4).
• Heat Rain (Clause 6.5).
• Soak Dry (Clause 8.2.5).
Resistance to Fire
HardieFlex™ Fiber Cement Boards are suitable where
non-combustible materials are required in accordance
with C1.12 of the Building Code of Australia.
Responsibility
The specifier or other party responsible for the project
must ensure that the details in this specification are
appropriate for the intended application and that additional
detailing is performed for specific design or any areas that
fall outside the scope of this specification.
FRAMING
General
HardieFlex™ Cement Boards can be fixed to either timber
or light gauge domestic type steel framing. The framing
used must comply with the relevant building regulations
and standards and the requirements of this manual.
Timber
Use only seasoned (kiln dried) timber. Unseasoned timber
must not be used, as it is prone to shrinkage and can
cause the sheets and frames to move. The minimum stud
width at joints is 35mm.
Steel
The size of the steel stud framing should be 0.55mm-
1.6mm base metal thickness (BMT).
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Studs Noggings
HardieFlex™ Walls 610 mm 1219 mm
FIXING TO WALLS
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PIC TO DRAW
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FASTENER HEADS
EXTERNAL CORNERS
Setting of external corners is required for untiled
applications only as follows:
• Wet HardieFlex™ Walls corners.
• Apply HardieFlex Putty Compound to both sides
of the corner using a 70mm broadknife.
• Fold paper tape to form an angle and embed into
the corner.
• Apply another layer of HardieFlex Putty compound over
figure 8 POLYURETHANE SEALANT the angle and smoothing with the corner tool.
• Allow to fully dry before sanding.
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PAINT FINISHES
Prior to application of paint finishes, remove any residual
sanding dust and ensure the surface is suitable for paint
application.
NOTE
Use of a ‘sealer coat’ or ‘preparation undercoat’ is
recommended.
Hole-Forming
For smooth clean cut circular holes:
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Mark the center of the hole on the sheet.
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Pre-drill a pilot hole.
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Using the pilot hole as a guide, cut the hole to the
Hand Guillotine
appropriate diameter with a hole saw fitted to a heavy
Make guillotine cut on the off-cut side of line to allow for
duty electric drill.
the thickness of the blade.
For irregular holes:
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Small rectangular or circular holes can be cut by
drilling a series of small holes around the perimeter
of the hole then tapping out the waste piece from the
sheet face.
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Tap carefully to avoid damage to sheets, ensuring the
sheet edges are properly supported.
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