Fire and
Acoustic
Design
Manual
NOVEMBER 2015
I
NEW ZEALAND
Contents
2INTRODUCTION
3
7
NZBC CONSIDERATIONS
12
7.1 Structure
12
3
APPLICATION AND SCOPE3
7.2 Load Bearing Of Walls
12
3.1 Application
3
7.3 Bracing
12
3.2 Scope
3
7.4 Durability
12
3.3Responsibility
3
7.5 Fire Performance
12
4
SYSTEM INDEX
6
7.6 Fire Resistance
13
7.7 Internal Linings Group Numbers
13
4.1 Internal walls
6
7.8 James Hardie Cladding Fire Properties
13
4.2 External walls
7
7.9 Vertical Spread of Fire
13
4.3 RAB Board fire rated systems
8
7.10 Internal Moisture
13
4.4 Flooring/ceilings fire rated systems
8
7.11 Thermal Performance
14
5
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
9
7.12 Acoustic Performance
14
5.1
Table Data
9
7.13 Airborne Sound
14
5.2
Colour Legend
9
7.14 Impact Sound
14
5.3
James Hardie Fire and Acoustic System Description
9
7.15 Tests And Opinions
14
5.4
STC and Rw
9
7.16 Product Substitution
14
5.5R-values
9
7.17 Compliance
15
5.6
Wall Width
9
7.18 Thermal Fire Batten
15
5.7
Wall Height
9
7.19 Referenced Documents 15
6
DESIGN GUIDELINE
10
8
INTERNAL WALLS
16
8.1 General
16
6.1 General
10
8.2 Continuity and Isolation
16
6.2 Framing
10
6.3 Timber 10
9
EXTERNAL WALLS
20
6.4 Steel
10
6.5 Bottom Plate Fixing
10
6.6 Insulation
11
6.7 Flexible Underlay or Rigid Air Barrier 11
6.8 Expansion and Control Joints
11
6.9 Control Joints
11
6.10 Cladding/Lining Layout and Fixings
12
6.11 Coatings and Finishes
12
10 RAB BOARD
26
11 INTERNAL FLOORS/CEILING
29
12 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
32
12.1 Framing
32
12.2 RAB Board / Flexible Underlay
32
12.3 Insulation
32
12.4 James Hardie Cladding Or Lining
32
12.5 Cavity Construction
32
12.6 WE VALUE
YOUR FEEDBACK
To continue with the development of our products
and systems, we value your input. Please send any
suggestions, including your name, contact details,
and relevant sketches to:
Ask James Hardie™
Fax 0800 808 988
[email protected]
Gib® Standard Plasterboard And Gib Fyreline® Lining 32
12.7 Services Penetrations
32
13 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
33
13.1
33
James Hardie Fire Rated Soffits Construction
14 SAFE WORKING PRACTICE
40
14.1
41
James Hardie Mineral Insulation
15PRODUCT INFORMATION AND
ACCESSORIES
42
PRODUCT WARRANTY
43
2 Introduction
This manual provides information about James Hardie two
way fire and acoustic systems using timber or steel frames in
residential or non residential construction, such as:
• Separating walls in multi unit residential buildings or
• External walls close to boundaries.
In terms of the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) requirements,
fire rating is referred to as FRR (Fire Resistance Rating) and is
measured in minutes e.g. a FRR 30/30/30 means a fire rating
for 30 minutes. Further explanation regarding this is provided in
section 7.6 of this technical specification.
3 A
pplication
and scope
3.1 APPLICATION
The fire and acoustic rated walls described in this specification
can be used to meet a wide range of performance requirements
to suit most applications as indicated in this section.
The following page describes the various James Hardie products
that can be used in internal or external fire and acoustic rated walls.
The sections have been arranged to allow for quick familiarisation
with James Hardie fire and acoustic systems. It is assumed that
readers are familiar with the relevant James Hardie cladding and
lining product literature. The information provided in this manual
includes the specific use of James Hardie fibre cement products
in a fire rated and acoustic systems.
SPECIFIER
If you are a designer / specifier ensure that you are familiar with
the approved document for fire and safety, Clause C of the
NZBC and check its requirements. Ensure that the information in
this document is appropriate for the application you are planning
and that you undertake specific design and detailing for areas
which fall outside the scope of this manual.
INSTALLER
If you are an installer ensure that you follow the complete
system requirements as mentioned in this literature to achieve
the required performance levels. Follow the design, moisture
management and associated details and material selection
provided by the designer. The systems provided in this manual
must be read and installed in conjunction with the project
specifications. Any material specified in this manual when
substituted may affect the system performance. All James Hardie
products shall be installed as per the relevant product technical
literature.
Make sure your information is up to date
When specifying or installing James Hardie products, ensure you
have the current manual. If you’re not sure you do, or you need
more information, visit www.jameshardie.co.nz or Ask James
Hardie™ on 0800 808 868.
3.2 SCOPE
For intertenancy partition walls, Villaboard® Lining is a suitable
product for use in internal fire and acoustic rated walls. Villaboard
Lining can also be used to achieve bracing where required. It can
also provide significant bracing strength immediately after the
installation.
For external walls, a range of James Hardie claddings 6mm
or thicker are available which are suitable for use in fire and
acoustically rated wall systems.
James Hardie fibre cement products acheive better soundinsulated walls that are slimmer than other traditional walling
materials. These thinner walls have advantages in multiple
residential, units, motels and other similar projects where
maximum floor area utilisation is paramount.
All James Hardie products are resistant to fire and damage from
moisture, cracking and rotting when installed and maintained
as per James Hardie’s published literature current at the time of
installation.
This manual is intended to assist designers in selecting a suitable
James Hardie product and to choose a system which will meet
their performance requirements. The fire rated system details
have also been provided in this manual for the ease of material
selection.
The fire and acoustic systems provided in this design manual are
suitable for residential or non-residential applications. Refer to
NZS 3604 to determine framing dimensions and maximum wall
heights. Beyond the scope of NZS 3604, a specific engineering
design must be carried out.
3.3 RESPONSIBILITY
The designer must ensure that the information and details
published in this manual are appropriate for the intended
application and a specific design is performed for those systems
that fall outside the scope of this manual. Ensure that the intent
of your design meets the requirements of the NZBC.
All New Zealand Standards referenced in this document are
current edition and must be complied with.
James Hardie conducts stringent quality checks to ensure that
any product manufactured falls within our quality spectrum. It is
the responsibility of the builder to ensure that the product meets
aesthetic requirements before installation. James Hardie will not
be responsible for rectifying obvious aesthetic surface variations
after the installation of product.
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The following James Hardie products are classified as ‘Non-combustible’ materials and are suitable for use in fire
rated systems specified in this design guide.
4
Villaboard® Lining 6mm and 9mm
RAB® Board 6mm
Internal lining fixed with butt or flush stopped joints. Refer to
Villaboard Lining Installation Manual for information regarding fixing.
Rigid Air Barrier suitable to achieve fire ratings regardless of the
cladding used with it. Refer to James Hardie Rigid Air Barriers
Installation Manual for information regarding fixing.
Linea® Weatherboard 16mm
James Hardie Weatherboards 7.5mm
16mm thick pre-primed weatherboard where a 90 minute FRR can
be achieved. Refer to Linea Weatherboard Technical Specification
for information regarding fixing.
Weatherboard cladding with a range of finishes available. Refer to
James Hardie Weatherboard Technical Specification for information
regarding fixing.
Linea® Oblique Weatherboard
Axon® Panel 9mm
16mm thick pre-primed weatherboard which can be installed
horizontally or vertically. Refer to Linea Oblique Weatherboard
Technical Specification for information regarding fixing.
Pre-primed cladding with subtle vertical lines. Refer to Axon Panel
Technical Specification for information regarding fixing.
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EasyLap™ Panel 9mm
Pre-primed cladding with subtle vertical lines. Refer to EasyLap Panel
Technical Specification for information regarding fixing.
Titan® and ExoTec® Facade Panels 9mm
Expressed jointed panels, paint finished for external claddings on
residential or commercial projects. Refer to Titan and ExoTec Facade
Panel Rainscreen Technical Specification for information regarding fixing.
Monotek® Sheet 7.5mm and 9mm
Texture coated external cladding. Refer to Monotek Sheet Technical
Specification for information regarding fixing.
HardieFlex™ Sheet 6mm and 7.5mm
External panel cladding with different jointing options available. Refer
to HardieFlex Sheet Technical Specification for information regarding
fixing.
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4 System index
The following table gives the key information regarding different fire rated and acoustic systems provided in this manual and indicates
the page numbers where more descriptive information can be found. All the fire rated systems given in these tables are two way fire
rated systems.
The information under the 'Reference' column refers to BRANZ report, assessment, or opinion which confirms the fire performance of
a system.
4.1 INTERNAL WALLS
INTERNAL 30 MINUTE TWO WAY FIRE RATED AND ACOUSTIC SYSTEM
SYSTEM ARRANGEMENT
JAMES HARDIE
SYSTEM NUMBER
STUD DEPTH
(MM)
FRR
STC
RANGE
PAGE
REFERENCE #
JHITVV30
90
30/30/30
43 – 46
16
BRANZ
FAR1601
JHIT d VV30
90 x 2
30/30/30
49 – 58
17
BRANZ
FR2806
JHITG V30
90
30/30/30
41 – 43
17
BRANZ
Opinion 98/1335
INTERNAL 60 MINUTE TWO WAY FIRE RATED AND ACOUSTIC SYSTEM
6
JHITVV60
90
60/60/60
43 – 46
18
BRANZ
FAR1601
JHIT d VV60
90 x 2
60/60/60
49 – 58
18
BRANZ
FR2864
JHITG V60
90
60/60/60
41 – 43
19
BRANZ
FR2493
FR2465
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4.2 EXTERNAL WALLS
EXTERNAL 30 MINUTE TWO WAY FIRE RATED AND ACOUSTIC SYSTEM
SYSTEM ARRANGEMENT
JAMES HARDIE
SYSTEM NUMBER
STUD DEPTH
(MM)
FRR
STC
RANGE
PAGE
REFERENCE #
JHETJJ30
90
30/30/30
39 – 43
20
BRANZ
FAR1601
JHETJL30
90
30/30/30
46
20
BRANZ
FAR1831
JHETLL30
90
30/30/30
46
21
BRANZ
FR3051
FAR1875
JHETGJ30
90
30/30/30
40 – 42
21
BRANZ
Opinion 98/1335
JHETGL30
90
30/30/30
43
22
BRANZ
FR3051
FAR1875
JHESGJ30
89
30/30/30
42 – 47
22
BRANZ
FR3004
EXTERNAL 60 MINUTE TWO WAY FIRE RATED AND ACOUSTIC SYSTEM
JHETJJ60
90
60/60/60
42 – 45
23
BRANZ
FAR1601
JHETLL60
90
60/60/60
41
23
BRANZ
FR3051
FAR1875
JHETVL60
90
60/60/60
49
24
FAR1831
JHETGJ60
90
60/60/60
42 – 43
24
BRANZ
FR2493
FR2465
JHESGJ60
89
60/60/60
40 – 42
25
BRANZ
FR2719
FR2711
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EXTERNAL 90 MINUTE TWO WAY FIRE RATED AND ACOUSTIC SYSTEM
JHETGL90
90
90/90/90
45
25
BRANZ
FAR2807
Dated 31/01/07
STC
RANGE
PAGE
REFERENCE #
4.3 RAB BOARD FIRE RATED SYSTEMS
SYSTEM ARRANGEMENT JAMES HARDIE
STUD
FRR
SYSTEM NUMBER DEPTH (MM)
JHETGR30
(CLD batten)
90
30/30/30
47
26
BRANZ
opinion 98/1335
JHETGR60
(CLD batten)
90
60/60/60
48
26
BRANZ
FAR1601
JHETVR30
(CLD batten)
90
30/30/30
49
27
BRANZ
FR2494
JHETVR60
(CLD batten)
90
60/60/60
49
27
BRANZ
FR2494
JHETGR30
90
30/30/30
42
28
BRANZ
opinion 98/1335
JHETGR60
90
60/60/60
42
28
BRANZ
FAR1601
4.4 FLOORING/CEILINGS FIRE RATED SYSTEMS
SYSTEM ARRANGEMENT
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JAMES HARDIE
SYSTEM NUMBER
FLOOR
JOIST
DEPTH
(MM)
FRR
STC/IIC
PAGE
REFERENCE #
JHFTSJ30
178
30/30/30
46 / 33
29
FAR3572
JHFTSJ60
231
60/60/60
48 / 32
29
FAR3572
JHFTSJ60
485
60/60/60
50/43
30
FAR3572
JHFTSJ90
247
90/90/90
45 / 33
30
FAR3572
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5 H
ow to use
this manual
5.1 TABLE DATA
The following table explains how to read the information provided
for each system:
SYSTEM NUMBER
MINIMUM
MANDATORY
REQUIREMENT
OPTIONS
AND OTHER
INFORMATION
WALL
SECTION
SOUND ATTENUATION DATA
The following letters may be used to generate a unique number
to fully describe a cladding or a lining product used in a FRR
system:
J — Any James Hardie cladding or lining material as per the
scope of this manual
R — RAB Board
X — HardieFlex Sheet
M — Monotek Sheet
T — Titan Façade Panel
A— Axon Panel
L — Linea Weatherboard
W— James Hardie Weatherboards
V — Villaboard Lining
G — GIB® Plasterboard (G is generally used in James Hardie
system to identify the use of a GIB® product).
S— Secura Interior Flooring
5.2 COLOUR LEGEND
The last two digits indicate the fire resistance rating in minutes.
Section drawings have been used in each table using the
following colour legend.
Returning to the earlier example, JHETJJ60 means this is a
James Hardie external fire rated system that uses a standard
timber frame with a James Hardie cladding on one face and a
James Hardie lining on the other face and the fire rating achieved
is up to 60 minutes.
FIRE RETARDANT FLEXIBLE UNDERLAY
THERMAL FIRE BATTENS
J = ANY JAMES HARDIE CLADDING
OR LINING PER SCOPE
5.4 STC AND Rw
G = GIB Fyreline®
Tested or modelled Rw and STC data is indicated in the shaded
cells provided for each system. Refer to section 7.12 and 7.13
for the description of methods used to calculate the acoustic
performance.
RAB® BOARD
5.5 R-VALUES
V = VILLABOARD LINING
®
5.3 JAMES HARDIE FIRE AND ACOUSTIC
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A comprehensive range of FRR timber framed and steel framed
wall systems are included in this manual.
Each FRR system is identified by unique nomenclature preceded
by the letters JH (e.g.JHETJJ60) to identify it as one of the
James Hardie fire resistance rated wall systems.
The explanation of system nomenclature used is as follows:
• After JH the first letter defines the application
I — Interior system only
E — Exterior system only
F — Floor system only
• After JH the second letter describes the framing material used
with a subscript, “d” denoting double studs.
T — timber frame
S — steel frame
• After JH, the third and fourth letter describes the material used
on each side respectively. A subscript “g” identifies the James
Hardie product is fixed over plasterboard on both sides. J is
used to indicate the use of a James Hardie product in a FRR
system.
R-values provided in this manual for external walls have been
calculated considering the thermal conductivity of each material
and their thickness used in the construction of a wall. The
insulation specified in external fire rated systems is a minimum
requirement to achieve the desired fire rating performance.
For options that would only marginally increase the R-value
(e.g.1.5mm increased cladding sheet thickness) has been
ignored and the lowest value is presented for simplicity.
The fire rated systems, where a fibreglass R2.2 insulation
has been specified, can be replaced with a higher R‑value
fibreglass insulation material to achieve higher insulation (R-value)
requirements.
5.6 WALL WIDTH
Wall thickness data has been presented for comparative
purposes. This is a theoretical figure which excludes construction
tolerances and finishes. The nominal wall width figure is based on
the product thickness used on each side of the wall.
5.7 WALL HEIGHT
The fire rated systems specified in this manual are suitable for a
maximum stud height of 3m.
For maximum wall heights of boundary fire rated walls, refer to
figure 1.
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6 D
esign
guideline
6.1 GENERAL
To achieve the performance levels as described in each system,
all materials as specified in the system must be used. The basic
information regarding the materials to be used can be found in
the individual system, section 8 for internal walls and section 9
for external walls. Information about James Hardie materials are
outlined in various tables.
The following section outlines the minimum specifications of
other related components.
6.2 FRAMING
The frame sizes and spacing mentioned in this manual are a
minimum requirement. Bigger framing sections either required
to suit a proprietary cladding system or to suit higher wind
pressures, will not affect the FRR, provided that the other system
requirements presented in this manual are adhered to.
Higher levels of timber treatments or steel coating to enhance
their durability will not alter the fire or acoustic performance of the
systems.
Sheet set-out must be determined by the designer including
the location of all expansion and control joints to enable correct
framing set-out (these must be in accordance with the relevant
James Hardie product literature).
6.3 TIMBER
Timber framing must either be in accordance with NZS 3604 or
in accordance with specific engineering design (SED) as per
AS/NZS 1170 and NZS 3603 standards. The stud, nogs /
dwangs and floor joist spacing, timber size must meet the
following minimum requirements:
For internal walls:
• Minimum framing of 90 x 45mm shall be used.
• Maximum stud spacing 600mm.
• Maximum nogs / dwangs spacing of 800mm.
• Minimum framing depth as per fire and acoustic system
selected or the structural requirements whichever is greater.
• All sheet edges must be supported by framing timber.
• Timber framing treatment to comply with the minimum
requirements of NZS 3602.
• When framing at 140 x 45mm the maximum stud spacing
600mm.
For external walls:
• Minimum framing of 90 x 45mm shall be used.
• Maximum stud spacing 400mm.
• Maximum nogs / dwangs spacing of 800mm.
• Minimum framing depth as per fire and acoustic system
selected or the structural requirements whichever is greater.
• All sheet edges must be supported by framing timber.
• Timber framing treatment to comply with the minimum
requirements of NZS 3602.
• When framing at 140 x 45mm the maximum stud spacing
600mm.
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For floors:
• Minimum 45mm wide floor joists shall be used.
• Strutting of floor joists is required as per NZS 3604.
• Bottom plate fixing in timber floors must penetrate through
floor into joists or solid blocking.
6.4 STEEL
Steel framing for fire rated walls must be in accordance with
NASH standard for residential and low rise buildings and
AS/NZ 1170 standards. The framing shall also meet the following
requirements:
• Steel sections shall be galvanized/zinc coated and have a
base metal thickness (BMT) 0.55mm minimum for non-load
bearing walls and 0.75mm minimum for load bearing walls and
1.6mm maximum.
• The minimum size for steel stud framing to be used in external
walls shall be minimum 89mm deep x 36mm wide.
• Maximum stud spacing 400mm c/c.
• Maximum nogs / dwangs spacing 800mm c/c.
• Steel frame must comply with the durability requirements of
NZBC.
• For jointing of the flat sheet products, double studs securely
fastened together must be provided where a higher framing
width is required. All sheet edges must be supported by
framing.
Steel sections thicker than those sound tested may adversely
affect the predicted sound ratings of a system.
Emergency fire load capacities for steel framed walls require
special calculation. Refer to section 7.2 for further information.
All steel framing must be used according to their manufacturer’s
instructions. Steel framing properties vary considerably
depending upon the grade of steel used. It is the designer’s
responsibility to ensure the type of framing selected is fit for
purpose and suitable to carry design loads.
Expressed or open jointed cladding must not be used over steel
frame.
6.5 BOUNDARY WALL
– POST FIRE STABILITY
The fire rated walls built close to boundary are required to
achieve post fire stability as per section 2.2.4 of B1/VM1 of the
NZBC. James Hardie has developed a design solution for a 2.4m
stud height.
The bottom plate of this wall can be fixed in accordance with
Figure 1 and 2 of this design manual using Pryda Brace Anchor
on either side of the stud. These fixings ensure that when
boundary wall is exposed to post fire face loads it doesn’t
collapse in any direction, or contact the project structural
engineer for an alternate design to achieve post fire stability.
6.6 INSULATION
Fibreglass Insulation
Where R2.2 fibreglass insulation is specified in a system, any
brand of R2.2 fibreglass insulation which weighs 14–18kg/m3
may be used. This insulation can be substituted with a higher
R-value fibreglass insulation to achieve higher insulation
requirements.
James Hardie Mineral Insulation
In a fire rated system where a mineral insulation is specified, only
James Hardie Mineral Insulation must be used. James Hardie
Mineral Insulation cannot be substituted with any other insulation
material.
Also refer to clause H1 of the NZBC for further information on
construction R-value requirements.
6.7 FLEXIBLE UNDERLAY OR RIGID
AIR BARRIER
All external walls must have a flexible underlay or a rigid air
barrier installed beneath the claddings.
In a FRR system, any flexible underlay that complies with Table
23 of E2/AS1 and has a Flammability Index not exceeding 5,
when tested to AS 1530.2 may be used.
James Hardie RAB Board will provide superior thermal insulation,
air tightness performance when compared with flexible
underlays.
Installation of a flexible underlay or rigid air barrier must be in
accordance with their manufacturer’s recommendations and
this manual.
RAB Board can be used to achieve the published fire ratings
in James Hardie systems where 6mm or thicker James Hardie
cladding is specified.
6.8 EXPANSION AND CONTROL JOINTS
Expansion joints are generally required for long continuous walls/
structures and need to be specified by the project engineer.
All expansion joints must extend through the cladding and wall
framing.
The control joints provided in certain types of cladding or lining
products are a necessity to maintain the system’s integrity and
must be formed as per the product’s technical literature.
Some common construction details can be found in section 13
of this manual.
6.9 CONTROL JOINTS
Horizontal control joints in claddings shall be provided at all floor
joist levels as per the relevant James Hardie product technical
specification.
Vertical control joints must be installed as per the James Hardie
product technical literature. It is not necessary for all claddings to
have vertical control joints e.g. Linea Weatherboard and James
Hardie Weatherboards do not require vertical control joints.
Villaboard Lining control joints must be provided as
recommended in the Villaboard Lining technical literature.
6.10 CLADDING/LINING LAYOUT
AND FIXINGS
The product layout and its installation must be in accordance
with the relevant James Hardie product literature for the cladding
/ lining selected.
The cladding/lining fixings must be as per the information below.
Refer to relevant James Hardie product technical literature for
further installation details:
• Villaboard Lining fixed at 150mm centres maximum as per
Villaboard Lining Installation Manual. When Villaboard Lining
is installed over plasterboard, the fixing must be increased in
length by the thickness of the plasterboard.
• RAB Board fixed at 150mm centres maximum as per James
Hardie Rigid Air Barriers Installation Manual.
• HardieFlex Sheet fixed at 150mm centres maximum. Refer to
HardieFlex Sheet Technical Specification for further information.
• Monotek Sheet fixing not exceeding 150mm centres. Refer to
Monotek Sheet Technical Specification for further information.
• Linea Weatherboard face fixed at each stud. Refer to Linea
Weatherboard Technical Specification.
• Linea Oblique Weatherboard fixed at each stud. Refer to Linea
Oblique Weatherboard technical specification.
• Titan and ExoTec Facade Panel fixed at 150mm centres
maximum. Refer to Titan and ExoTec Facade Panel
Rainscreen Technical Specification (Timber Cavity Battens).
• When installing Titan Facade Panel, Stria Cladding, EasyLap
Panel or Axon Panel over CLD Structural Cavity Battens, RAB
Board must be used to achieve fire ratings.
• James Hardie Weatherboards fixed at each stud. Refer to
James Hardie Weatherboards Technical Specification.
• Axon Panel fixed at 150mm centres maximum. Refer to Axon
Panel Technical Specification.
• GIB Fyreline® fixed as per table below and Figure 4 and Figure
5 noted within this design guide.
Fixing claddings / linings to steel framing requires a steel screw
which should be selected considering the thickness of cladding,
steel frame and thermal fire batten. The minimum penetration in
steel frame must be 15mm.
All FRR systems must be mechanically fixed.
All bracing systems must be fixed in accordance with the James
Hardie technical literature for the selected bracing system using
stainless steel nails.
James Hardie cladding or lining products can be used to achieve
fire rating and structural bracing simultaneously.
GIB FYRELINE® FIXING REQUIREMENTS
• 300mm centre around the sheet perimeter and intermediate
studs
• Fixings to be 12mm from bound sheet edges and 18mm
from sheet ends
TIMBER FRAMING
10mm
GIB Fyreline®
41mm x 6g GIB® Grabber High Thread
Drywall Screws or 40 x 2.8mm GIB® nails
13mm
GIB Fyreline®
41mm x 6g GIB® Grabber High Thread
Drywall Screws or 40 x 2.8mm GIB® nails
16mm
GIB Fyreline®
51mm x 7g GIB® Grabber High Thread
Drywall Screws
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6.11 COATINGS AND FINISHES
All James Hardie cladding systems require protective coatings
to meet the NZBC requirements. Refer to relevant James Hardie
technical literature for the product selected. All claddings must
be maintained in accordance with product literature. Also refer to
coating manufacturer’s recommendations.
For FRR systems with surface finishes over 1mm thick, designers
must ensure that the finishes comply with the requirements of
Section 5.8 clause C/AS2 to C/AS7 of the NZBC.
James Hardie claddings have been tested and assessed as
‘Non-Combustible’ materials and meet the requirements of
clause C3.7 of the NZBC.
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ZBC
considerations
Where;
Capacity — is the normal design load bearing capacity of steel
stud at ambient temperatures.
Applied load — is load at the time of fire.
FRR (NLB) — is the FRR of the initial system in minutes selected.
FRR (LB) — is the calculated FRR of the load bearing system.
7.3 BRACING
The bracing systems specified in James Hardie Bracing Design
Manual can easily be combined with the fire and acoustic
systems by adhering to the details outlined for the relevant
bracing and fire and acoustic systems.
Bracing cannot be achieved when claddings are fixed with
screws or when steel framing is used.
7.4 DURABILITY
The following performance issues have been considered when
designing James Hardie Fire and Acoustic systems. Only a brief
outline of the key areas in the NZBC that need to be considered
when selecting fire and acoustic systems are provided in this
document. It is the designers’ responsibility to familiarise themself
with the requirements of the NZBC and select the correct system
for the project. Designers need to be particularly familiar with
the Approved Documents for the NZBC Fire Safety Clause C to
determine fire safety requirements to be followed for their project.
James Hardie fire rated systems comply with the durability
requirements of the NZBC, when installed, finished and
maintained in accordance to James Hardie product technical
literature. It is the engineer’s or designer’s responsibility to ensure
that the details and materials specified for the project are suitable
to meet the intended durability requirements of the project.
7.1 STRUCTURE
Table 3
When fire rated systems are combined with bracing systems
then the durability of the components must meet the 50 year
durability requirement.
General structural requirements for framing have been covered
under the framing section of this manual.
Exposure conditions and nail selection prescribed by
NZS 3604
7.2 LOAD BEARING OF WALLS
NAIL MATERIAL
Refer to NZS 3604 for framing size and wall height for load
bearing and non-load bearing walls. Beyond these limits a
specific engineering design is required.
Zone D
Zone C outside sea
spay zone and Zone
B and geothermal
hot spots
Bracing - all zones
Grade 316
Stainless
Hot-dipped
galvanised or 316
stainless
Grade 316 Stainless
The information about structural loading capacity achieved
during a fire test is available to engineers using AS/NZS 1170
design standards, Ask James Hardie on 0800 808 868 for further
information.
The load bearing of the steel framed walls are either based on
actual test data or assessments that restricts the temperature
rise of steel stud sections. To make accurate predictions the
information about load bearing capacity of a steel stud at
ambient temperatures and applied load during a fire test is
required.
The fire rating of a load bearing steel frame wall can be
calculated by referring to a non load bearing system information
as per the following equation. You can also refer to BRANZ
‘Design of Light Framed Walls for Fire Resistance’ bulletin no.138
for further information.
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FRR (LB) = FRR (NLB) x (1 – Applied Load KN/stud / Capacity
KN/stud) x FRR (NLB).
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In addition to James Hardie specifications, particular attention
must be given to adhere with project design advice and the
manufacturers instructions to achieve satisfactory durability of
performance materials.
7.5 FIRE PERFORMANCE
To determine the fire performance required from various walls
and floor/ceiling elements of a building, the designer needs to
consider the Approved Documents — ‘Protection from Fire’
Clause C of the NZBC. A fire engineer may be required to
evaluate the fire safety requirements for a building depending
upon its type/scope and the user group.
7.6 FIRE RESISTANCE
Working through the Approved Documents will determine the
fire resistance rating required for walls that separates the fire
cells. These ratings are expressed as Fire Resistance Rating
(FRR) of a wall in minutes. Most fire rated systems included in
this publication round the values back to the nearest 15 minutes.
The fire engineers may occasionally need to use the actual value
in some applications. If this information is required, Ask James
Hardie on 0800 808 868.
only applies to James Hardie fibre cement lining products without
paint or wet finish. Contact the surface finishes supplier for
Group Number information about their product.
Our prefinished linings such as HardieGlaze Lining, Invibe
panel and Inraw panel have also been tested/assessed and they
have a ‘Group Number 1-S’. This means that James Hardie
lining products are suitable for use as internal linings in exitways
and all occupied spaces in schools, hospitals, detention centres,
offices, hotels, motels and apartments type buildings etc.
In the event of a fire, the fire walls provide the occupants with
sufficient time to escape to safety, prevent spread of fire to
neighbouring property, and allow fire extinguishing operations to
be completed by ensuring the wall maintains sufficient Stability,
Integrity and Insulation for that period.
‘Group Number 1-S’ is the highest performance expectation
under ‘Part 4. Control of Internal Fire and Smoke Spread’ clause
C/AS2 to C/AS7 of the NZBC. It means a James Hardie product
can be specified for use in any risk group application.
If the project requires a wall to achieve a FRR of 60/60/60 (i.e.
Stability/Integrity/Insulation) the wall will have the following
characteristics:
7.8 JAMES HARDIE CLADDINGS –
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
• The first 60 figure describes the wall’s structural stability
requirement for 60 minutes. Within this period the wall must
support the structure and other fire rated elements within the
same or other fire cells. A dash here indicates the wall is not
a structural wall (this is typical for non-load bearing systems
such as partition walls).
• The second 60 figure describes the wall’s integrity requirement
for 60 minutes. During this period the hot gases or flames
can not pass through the wall to either side. After this period
a failure has occurred as the wall system under test develops
cracks or openings through which hot gases and smoke can
pass.
• The third 60 figure describes the wall’s insulation requirement
for 60 minutes. After this period a failure has occurred in the
wall system under test, when:
a) the average temperature of the unexposed surface of the
test specimen increases by more than 140˚C above the
initial temperature, or
b) the temperature at any point on the unexposed surface
increases by more than 180˚C above the initial temperature.
A dash here would indicate that no insulation rating as
temperatures are higher than outlined early in the test. Such
a system is allowed in external FRR walls that are sufficiently
spaced from boundaries.
The James Hardie Fire and Acoustic systems allow a wide range
of framing methods and architectural systems to achieve FRR
from 30/30/30 to 90/90/90. When specific fire safety design
is required for a specialist application, fire engineers may Ask
James Hardie on 0800 808 868 for further information.
7.7 INTERNAL LININGS GROUP NUMBERS
The internal lining materials are required to be tested as per ISO
9705 or ISO 5660 in order to identify their ‘Group Number.’
All James Hardie internal linings such as Villaboard Lining and
HardieGroove Lining have been tested/assessed by BRANZ and
they have a ‘Group Number 1-S’. Note that this classification
For non-combustible products that aren’t James Hardie, these
must comply with the requirements of Paragraph 5.4 of the
NZBC Acceptable Solution C/AS1 and Paragraph 5.8.1 of
Acceptable Solutions C/AS2 to C/AS6 of the NZBC.
The heat release rate of James Hardie cladding material is
required to be tested in order to establish their suitability when
used in boundary walls. James Hardie claddings used in the
design manual have been assessed as per Appendix C C7.1
of clause ‘Protection from Fire’ of the NZBC. Based on this
assessment James Hardie fibre cement products such as Linea
Weatherboard, Stria Cladding and Axon Panel, Titan Facade
Panel, HardieFlex Sheet, Monotek Sheet and James Hardie
Weatherboards etc. qualify as a ‘Non-Combustible’ material
and are suitable for use in fire rated walls close to boundaries.
When using a surface finish thicker than 1mm over James Hardie
cladding, check with the coating supplier regarding the suitability
of their surface finish.
7.9 VERTICAL SPREAD OF FIRE
According to E2/AS1 wall claddings are required to be installed
either direct fixed to the framing or over the cavity battens
depending on the risk score. The fire ratings published in this
document are not affected whether the cladding is direct fixed or
fixed over a drained cavity.
When using the cavity construction method in mixed use
buildings with different tenancies one above the other eg
apartments, offices, retail etc, the external walls must not allow
vertical fire spread through the cavity. In this case the cavity
behind the claddings is blocked off by running a horizontal
drainage cavity batten at the floor level i.e. at the boundary of
two fire cells and a ‘Z’ flashing is installed. Inter-storey junction
details have been provided in this literature to achieve FRR and
acoustic performance levels. Refer to Figure 3.
7.10 INTERNAL MOISTURE
The FRR system published in this literature sets a minimum
requirement of R-value for bulk insulation to be used to achieve
the fire ratings published in this literature.
The E3 — ‘Internal Moisture’ and H1 — ‘Energy Efficiency’
clauses of the NZBC require the external walls of most buildings
to have minimum R-values as per the NZS 4218 to prevent
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condensation and control the energy losses.
7.11 THERMAL PERFORMANCE
The R-values provided for different systems has been calculated
for the complete wall construction using ‘Verification Method’
NZS 4214 and James Hardie Mineral Insulation actual test data.
The calculation is based on studs at 400mm centres maximum
and nogs at 800mm centres maximum.
The density of this product is @ 60kg/m3.
This manual has both Rw and STC values for internal and
external systems. External noise control in an application
generally falls under the Resource Management Act and little
published guidance on how to determine effective sound
attenuation for external walls has been available. The acoustic
designer must consider all sound flanking paths for effective
external noise control in a project.
7.12 ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE
7.14 IMPACT SOUND
‘Airborne and Impact Sound - G6’ an Approved Document of
NZBC requires that ‘buildings shall be provided with adequate
noise control in common walls, floors and other elements
between occupancies, habitable spaces and other occupancies
or common spaces’. The performance criteria requires that the
sound transmission class (STC) of walls be no less than 55 and
the Impact Insulation Class (IIC) for floors be no less than 55.
An impact performance criterion as per the NZBC is applicable
to floor systems. James Hardie products such as Secura™
Interior Flooring have been commonly used in floors by acoustic
engineers to improve its impact sound performance which is
measured in IIC. The sound attenuation performance of ceilings
is measured in STC. The IIC and STC for some common floor /
ceiling systems have been given in the system details provided in
this manual.
James Hardie Mineral Insulation has been tested at BRANZ to
verify its physical properties and the tests indicate the following
thermal resistance value.
James Hardie Mineral Insulation 90mm = 2.54m2K/W.
The NZBC performance criteria set a minimum requirement
which may not be adequate for certain types of multi unit
dwelling. Similarly many external walls may need better sound
attenuation according to occupants and Resource Management
Act requirements. James Hardie products can be used to
achieve high sound attenuation ratings and values are presented
in this manual for a range of fire rated and acoustic systems. This
will help the designers to make an informed decision on the most
convenient way to improve noise control for a wide range of
internal and external wall applications.
If attention is paid in eliminating structural bridging at location
of services, flanking paths and quality of workmanship,
performance laboratory results may be achieved on site. There
are a number of details in section 13 of this manual to assist
designers.
Designers can be assured of getting better onsite results if they
specify systems that have higher initial ratings and are simple to
construct. Appliances, TVs and speakers should not be mounted
on or near inter tenancy walls to avoid transmission of sound by
vibration into the structure.
7.13 AIRBORNE SOUND
The New Zealand Standards authority published AS/NZS 1276.1
(ISO 717-1) for the calculation of Rw and Rw, tr (weighted sound
reduction indices) values for airborne sound attenuation. These
values are derived by testing and calculation in a similar way as
the STC values are calculated and are an international update of
this older sound attenuation rating system.
Generally, but not always, Rw ratings are slightly more difficult to
achieve and are more conservative and give a lower value than
the STC rating for a given construction. This is because they
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consider a broader spectrum of noise with emphasis on the more
difficult to manage lower frequencies. The Rw value can also be
used as a reference for attenuating some forms of external noise.
Rw value testing can also be expanded to cover a different band
of external noise sources and is then denoted by the additional
subscript tr. Depending on the ISO document this can be written
as Rw+Ctr, Rtr,w and Rw, tr.
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7.15 TESTS AND OPINIONS
General
James Hardie continuously develops and introduces new
systems and reserves the right to improve those presented in this
manual.
Fire
James Hardie Fire and Acoustic systems have been tested at
BRANZ or have been developed using the test data from various
fire tests conducted and by the opinion of qualified fire engineers.
The reference number of tests or opinion/assessments have
been provided in Tables 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3.
Sound
Where required for compliance with clause G6 of the NZBC
(STC > 55) James Hardie Fire and Acoustic systems have been
tested at the Acoustic Testing Service, University of Auckland,
or have been conservatively derived by technical opinion from
acoustic consultant Marshall Day Acoustics. Data values have
been either tested or derived from models created from the test
data by Marshall Day and Associates and where modelled the
data has an expected accuracy of ± 3 points.
7.16 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION
The fire and acoustic performance, durability and maintenance
requirements of alternative proprietary products cannot be
assured by James Hardie. Many apparently identical products
were tested and rejected before selection of materials for use
in the systems in this manual. Where flexibility is possible it
has been reflected in the appropriate system. When a product
specified in a system as per this manual is substituted, the
performance of the system will be compromised. Therefore the
materials specified in the system must not be substituted.
7.19 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7.17 COMPLIANCE
NZBC approved documents
If the systems are constructed as presented in this manual
without substitution or alteration then James Hardie has in the
form of this manual presented a producer statement to confirm
the performance of systems to the tested standards. James
Hardie cannot provide opinions for actual site performance
or for systems that deviate from this manual. James Hardie
recommends that the specifications materials and systems
presented in this manual be strictly adhered to, to avoid building
consent and compliance difficulty.
7.18 THERMAL FIRE BATTEN
Fire battens are used on all FRR steel stud systems and must
be used between James Hardie cladding and steel framing
face. For steel framing in interior/exterior applications the NZBC
also requires additional external insulation to achieve adequate
thermal resistance. These insulated battens are assembled on
site by cutting a 100mm wide strip from 9mm thick Monotek
Sheet and adhering a 10mm thick XPS (Extruded Polystyrene) on
the face.
All fire battens are fixed horizontally and vertically to all steel
faces. All battens must be neatly cut and tightly fitted covering
all steel faces. All Thermal Fire Battens must be fitted with the
polystyrene to the outside face. The batten is tacked to the steel
framing as shown in the following detail.
Battens shall be fixed with a screw to steel frame.
Thermal Fire Batten Fixing
Documents referenced in this manual are current edition and
must be complied with.
B1 — Structure, B2 — Durability, C — Protection from Fire,
C4 — Structural Stability during Fire, E2 — External Moisture,
E3 — Internal Moisture, G6 — Airborne and Impact Sound, H1
— Energy Efficiency.
Standards
AS/NZS 1276.1 (ISO 717-1), Airborne sound insulation
NZS-AS 1530.2 Test for flammability of materials
AS/NZS 1530.3, Simultaneous determination of ignitability, flame
propagation, heat release and smoke release
AS/NZS 3837, Method of test for heat and smoke release
rates for materials and products using an oxygen consumption
calorimeter
AS/NZS 4200.1, Pliable building membranes and underlay. Part
1, Materials
AS/NZS 4600, Cold formed steel structures
NZS 3602, Timber and Wood Based Products for use in Building
NZS 3603, Timber Structures Standard
NZS 3604, Timber-framed Buildings
NZS 3404, Steel Structural Standard
NZS 1170, Structural Design Actions Standard
NZS 4214, Methods of Determining the Total Thermal
Resistances of parts of Buildings
NZS 4218, Energy Efficiency – Housing and Small Building
Envelope.
Others
BRANZ, Bulletin 402, Levels of Finish for Flush - Stopped
Linings.
“Design of Light Framed Walls for Fire Resistance”, Reprint
No.138.
“Design of Load bearing Light Steel Framed Walls for Fire.
Resistance”, August 1995, School of Engineering, University of
Canterbury, Christchurch.
GIB® Fire Rated Systems, Winstone Wallboards Limited.
GIB® Noise Control Systems, Winstone Wallboards Limited.
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8 Internal walls
8.1 GENERAL
8.2 CONTINUITY AND ISOLATION
All interior walls using Villaboard Lining are impact resistant,
moisture resistant and achieve high levels of noise control in
a minimal space. With Villaboard Lining FRR systems design
flexibility with a variety of finishes is maintained while the FRR is
substantially achieved by the complete wall.
To achieve the required fire protection and sound attenuation
on site, it requires informed design by the engineer/designer
as he/she deals with the challenges of attaining adequate
structural support and bracing while satisfying space utilisation
requirements and the separation required for sound control.
The engineer must consider the noise transmission issues when
dealing with wall junctions/joints and penetrations. An innocuous
tie to gain structural stability can significantly reduce a system’s
sound attenuation capability.
Inter-tenancy walls present challenges to both designers and
builders. Sufficient consideration to following issues must be
given by all involved in the project.
All dimensions shown in tables are in millimetres.
The designer must also ensure the fundamental rules of
continuity and isolation for adequate fire and acoustic
performance are adhered to. The builder also needs to adhere
to seemingly insignificant details to be assured of performances
approaching those achieved in a laboratory.
James Hardie have provided various solutions for achieving
structural support, continuity of fire protection and maintaining
sound isolation simultaneously, which are detailed in section 13
of this manual.
INTERNAL 30 MINUTE TWO WAY FIRE RATED AND ACOUSTIC SYSTEMS
FRR 30/30/30
JHITV V 30
• 6mm or thicker Villaboard Lining both sides
Refer to Villaboard Lining Installation Manual
for information regarding fixing.
• James Hardie Mineral Insulation 90mm
• Timber framing as per section 6.3
OPTIONS
Stud depth (mm)
Villaboard Lining thickness (mm)
90
6
9
6mm Villaboard Lining
43/44
45/45
9mm Villaboard Lining
45/45
46/46
102
108
Wall Width (mm)
RW / STC Rating
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FRR 30/30/30
JHITdV V 30
• 6mm or thicker Villaboard Lining both sides
Refer to Villaboard Lining Installation Manual
for information regarding fixing.
• James Hardie Mineral Insulation 90mm in
one frame
• Timber framing as per section 6.3
OPTIONS
Stud depth (mm)
Villaboard Lining thickness (mm)
90
6
9
6mm Villaboard Lining
49/51
53/55
9mm Villaboard Lining
53/55
56/58
217
223
Wall Width (mm)
RW / STC Rating
FRR 30/30/30
JHITGV30
• 6mm or thicker Villaboard Lining one side
Refer to Villaboard Lining Installation Manual
for information regarding fixing.
• 10mm GIB Fyreline® one side fixed as per
section 6.10
• R2.2, Fibreglass Insulation infill
• Timber framing as per section 6.3
OPTIONS
Stud depth (mm)
90
Villaboard Lining thickness (mm)
6
9
6mm Villaboard Lining RW Rating
41
43
9mm Villaboard Lining STC
42
43
Wall Width (mm)
106
109
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INTERNAL 60 MINUTE TWO WAY FIRE RATED AND ACOUSTIC SYSTEMS
FRR 60/60/60
JHITV V 60
• 6mm or thicker Villaboard Lining both sides
Refer to Villaboard Lining Installation Manual
for information regarding fixing.
• James Hardie Mineral Insulation 90mm
• Timber framing as per section 6.3
OPTIONS
Stud depth (mm)
Villaboard Lining thickness
90
6
9
6mm Villaboard Lining
43/44
45/45
9mm Villaboard Lining
45/45
46/47
102
108
Wall Width (mm)
RW / STC Rating
FRR 60/60/60
JHIT d V V 60
• 6mm or thicker Villaboard Lining both sides
Refer to Villaboard Lining Installation Manual
for information regarding fixing.
• R2.2 Fibreglass Insulation in one frame
• James Hardie Mineral Insulation 90mm in
one frame
• Timber framing as per section 6.3
OPTIONS
Stud depth (mm)
Villaboard Lining thickness one side (mm)
90
6
9
6mm Villaboard Lining
49/51
53/55
9mm Villaboard Lining
53/55
56/58
217
223
Wall Width (mm)
RW / STC Rating
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FRR 60/60/60
JHITGV60
• 6mm or thicker Villaboard Lining one side
Refer to Villaboard Lining Installation Manual
for information regarding fixing.
• 13mm GIB Fyreline® one side fixed as per
section 6.10
• James Hardie Mineral Insulation 90mm
• Timber framing as per section 6.3
OPTIONS
Stud depth (mm)
90
Villaboard Lining thickness (mm)
6
9
RW Rating
41
43
STC
42
43
Wall Width (mm)
109
112
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9 External walls
GENERAL
The external walls are required to be fire rated depending
upon the situation when the wall is close to a boundary or a
neighbouring property in order to comply with NZBC clause C3.
The walls included in this section are two way fire rated load
bearing walls as per NZS 3604. Special attention must be paid
to junctions and penetrations in external walls. The external
claddings may be required to be fixed over a cavity for certain
designs and the cavity must not open into the roof space or sub
floor space.
The systems presented in the following sections are primarily
based on the correct selection of materials.
When using Linea Weatherboards in a fire rated situation the
weatherboard must always be face fixed.
All dimensions shown in tables are in millimetres.
EXTERNAL 30 MINUTE TWO WAY FIRE RATED AND ACOUSTIC SYSTEMS
FRR 30/30/30
JHETJJ30
• 6mm or thicker cladding both sides or
James Hardie cladding one side and 6mm
or thicker James Hardie lining on other side
Refer to product technical specification for
information regarding fixing.
• Fire retardant flexible underlay
• James Hardie Mineral Insulation 90mm
• Timber framing as per section 6.3
OPTIONS
Stud depth (mm)
James Hardie cladding thickness (mm)
90
6
7.5
9
6mm Villaboard Lining STC / RW
39/40
41/42
44/43
9mm Villaboard Lining STC / RW
43/42
43/42
43/43
R Value
FRR 30/30/30
2.04+
JHETJL30
• 6mm or thicker lining one side
Refer to product technical specification for
information regarding fixing.
• R2.2 Fibreglass Insulation
• Timber framing as per section 6.3
• Fire retardant flexible underlay
• Linea Weatherboard/Linea Oblique
Weatherboard fixed through the face. Refer
to Linea Weatherboard/Linea Oblique
Weatherboard Technical Specification for
information regarding fixing.
OPTIONS
20
Stud depth (mm)
90
James Hardie cladding (mm)
16
STC/Rw
46/45
R Value
1.94+
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FRR 30/30/30
JHETLL30
• Linea Weatherboard/Linea Oblique
Weatherboard both sides fixed through
the face. Refer to Linea Weatherboard/
Linea Oblique Weatherboard Technical
Specification for information regarding fixing.
• Fire retardant flexible underlay both sides
• R2.2 Fibreglass Insulation
• Timber framing as per section 6.3
OPTIONS
Stud depth (mm)
90
James Hardie cladding (mm)
16
STC/Rw
46/46
R Value
1.97+
FRR 30/30/30
JHETGJ30
• 6mm or thicker cladding one side
Refer to product technical specification for
information regarding fixing.
• Fire retardant flexible underlay
• 10mm GIB Fyreline® one side fixed as per
section 6.10
• R2.2, Fibreglass Insulation
• Timber framing as per section 6.3
OPTIONS
Stud depth (mm)
James Hardie cladding thickness (mm)
STC / RW
R Value
90
6
7.5
9
41/40
41/41
42/41
1.91+
NOTE: 13mm GIB® plasterboard can also be used in lieu of 10mm GIB Fyreline®. Fix as per GBTL 30b
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FRR 30/30/30
JHETGL30
• Linea Weatherboard cladding one side
Refer to product technical specification for
information regarding fixing.
• Fire retardant building underlay
• Villaboard Lining or 10mm GIB Fyreline® one
side fixed as per section 6.10
• R2.2 Fibreglass Insulation
• Timber framing as per section 6.3
• Linea Weatherboard fixed through the face
OTHER INFORMATION
Stud depth (mm)
90
James Hardie cladding (mm)
16
STC / RW
43/43
R Value
1.93+
FRR 30/30/30
JHESGJ30
• 6mm or thicker cladding one side on fixing
• 10mm GBI Fyreline® one side fixed as per
section 6.10
• Fire retardant flexible underlay
• James Hardie Mineral Insulation 90mm
• Thermal fire batten fixed to framing externally
• Steel framing as per section 6.4
OPTIONS
Stud depth (mm)
James Hardie cladding thickness (mm)
STC / RW (with 9mm James Hardie product on
one side)
R Value
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6
7.5
9
42/44
45/46
47/47
2.04+
EXTERNAL 60 MINUTE TWO WAY FIRE RATED AND ACOUSTIC SYSTEMS
FRR 60/60/60
JHETJJ60
• 6mm or thicker cladding both sides or
James Hardie cladding one side and James
Hardie Lining on other side
Refer to product installation manual /
technical specification for information
regarding fixing.
• Fire retardant flexible underlay
• James Hardie Mineral Insulation 90mm
• Timber framing as per section 6.3
OPTIONS
Stud depth (mm)
James Hardie cladding thickness (mm)
90
6
7.5
9
6mm Villaboard Lining
39/40
41/42
44/43
9mm Villaboard Lining
43/42
43/42
43/43
R Value
2.04+
RW / STC Rating
FRR 60/60/60
JHETLL60
• Linea Weatherboard/Linea Oblique
Weatherboard both sides fixed through
the face. Refer to Linea Weatherboard/
Linea Oblique Weatherboard Technical
Specification for information regarding fixing.
• Fire retardant flexible underlay both sides
• James Hardie Mineral Insulation 90mm
• Timber framing as per section 6.3
OPTIONS
Stud depth (mm)
90
James Hardie cladding (mm)
16
STC / RW
46/46
R Value
2.11+
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FRR 60/60/60
JHETVL60
• Linea Weatherboard/Linea Oblique
Weatherboard one side. Refer to product
technical specification for information
regarding fixing
• Villaboard Lining on other side. Refer to
product installation manual for information
regarding fixing
• Fire retardant flexible underlay
• James Hardie Mineral Insulation 90mm
• Timber framing as per section 6.3
OPTIONS
Stud depth (mm)
90
James Hardie cladding (mm)
16
STC / RW
46/46
R Value
2.11+
FRR 60/60/60
JHETGJ60
• 6mm or thicker cladding one side
Refer to product technical specification for
information regarding fixing.
• Fire retardant flexible underlay
• 13mm GIB Fyreline® one side fixed as per
section 6.10
• James Hardie Mineral Insulation 90mm
• Timber framing as per section 6.3.
OPTIONS
Stud depth (mm)
James Hardie cladding thickness (mm)
STC / RW
R Value
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6
7.5
9
42/41
43/42
43/42
2.08+
FRR 60/60/60
JHESGJ60
• 6mm or thicker cladding on one side and
lining on other side
Refer to product installation manual /
technical specification for information
regarding fixing.
• Fire retardant flexible underlay
• 13mm GIB Fyreline® one side fixed to
GBS 60
• James Hardie Mineral Insulation 90mm
• Steel framing as per section 6.4
• Thermal Fire batten under cladding
OPTIONS
Stud depth (mm)
James Hardie cladding thickness (mm)
STC / RW
R Value
89
6
7.5
9
40/33
42/33
42/34
2.10+
EXTERNAL 90 MINUTE FIRE RATED SYSTEMS
FRR 90/90/90
JHETGL90
• Linea Weatherboard cladding fixed over RAB
Board
Refer to product installation manual /
technical specification for information
regarding fixing.
• 16mm GIB Fyreline® lining one side fixed as
per section 6.10
• James Hardie Mineral Insulation 90mm
• Timber framing as per section 6.3
• Linea Weatherboard fixed through
the face
OTHER INFORMATION
Stud depth (mm)
90
James Hardie cladding thickness (mm)
16
STC / RW
45/45
R Value
2.15+
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10 RAB Board
GENERAL
external walls.
Where a RAB Board is used in lieu of a flexible underlay then
the fire rating can be achieved without relying on the cladding
product. RAB Board is suitable to achieve a fire rating up to
60 minutes as per fire rated system described below. When
RAB Board is used for fire rating, a ‘non-combustible’ cladding
material e.g. Monotek Sheet, Linea Weatherboard, Linea Oblique
Weatherboard, Stria Cladding, Axon Panel, Titan Facade Panel
etc can be used over RAB Board. These claddings can either be
direct fixed or fixed onto a cavity batten over RAB Board. The
cavity must not open into the roof or sub floor spaces. Special
attention must be paid to junctions and penetrations through
When RAB Board is used in conjunction with Linea
Weatherboard cladding, a 90 minute fire rating can be achieved.
Refer to JHETGL 90 system for further details.
FRR 30/30/30
James Hardie cladding system eg Axon Panel, EasyLap Panel,
Titan Façade Panel installed to CLD Structural Cavity Batten in
conjunction with RAB Board, are suitable for use in fire rated
systems.
Always fix the cladding as per their manufacturers’
recommendations.
JHETGR30 (CLD batten)
• 6mm RAB Board exterior side. Refer to
product installation manual for information
regarding fixing.
• 10mm GIB Fyreline® on side fixed tas per
section 6.10
• R2.2 Fibreglass Insulation
• Timber framing as per section 6.3
• Axon Panel, EasyLap Panel, Titan
Façade Panel. Refer to product technical
specification for information regarding fixing
OPTIONS
Stud depth (mm)
90
James Hardie cladding (mm)
6
STC / RW
47/46
R Value
1.95+
FRR 60/60/60
JHETGR60 (CLD batten)
• 6mm RAB Board exterior side. Refer to
product installation manual for information
regarding fixing.
• 13mm GIB Fyreline® on side fixed tas per
section 6.10
• James Hardie Mineral Insulation 90mm
• Timber framing as per section 6.3
• Axon Panel, EasyLap Panel, Titan
Façade Panel. Refer to product technical
specification for information regarding fixing
OPTIONS
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Stud depth (mm)
90
James Hardie cladding (mm)
6
STC / RW
48/47
R Value
2.10+
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FRR 30/30/30
JHETVR30 (CLD batten)
• 6mm RAB Board exterior side. Refer to
product installation manual for information
regarding fixing
• Villaboard Lining on other side. Refer to
product installation manual for information
regarding fixing
• James Hardie Mineral Insulation 90mm
• Timber framing as per section 6.3
• Axon Panel, EasyLap Panel, Titan
Façade Panel. Refer to product technical
specification for information regarding fixing
OPTIONS
Stud depth (mm)
90
James Hardie cladding (mm)
6
STC / RW
49/48
R Value
1.95+
FRR 60/60/60
JHETVR60 (CLD batten)
• 6mm RAB Board exterior side. Refer to
product installation manual for information
regarding fixing
• Villaboard Lining on other side. Refer to
product installation manual for information
regarding fixing
• James Hardie Mineral Insulation 90mm
• Timber framing as per section 6.3
• Axon Panel, EasyLap Panel, Titan
Façade Panel. Refer to product technical
specification for information regarding fixing
OPTIONS
Stud depth (mm)
90
James Hardie cladding (mm)
6
STC / RW
49/48
R Value
2.10+
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FRR 30/30/30
JHETGR30
• 6mm RAB Board exterior side
Refer to James Hardie Rigid Air Barriers
Installation Manual for information regarding
fixing.
• 10mm GIB Fyreline® on side fixed as per
section 6.10
• R2.2 Fibreglass Insulation
• Timber framing as per section 6.3
• Cladding as per manufacturers
recommendations
OPTIONS
Stud depth (mm)
90
James Hardie cladding (mm)
6
STC / RW
42/42
R Value
1.95+
FRR 60/60/60
JHETGR60
• 6mm RAB Board exterior side
Refer to James Hardie Rigid Air Barriers
Installation Manual for information regarding
fixing.
• 13mm GIB Fyreline® on side fixed as per
section 6.10
• James Hardie Mineral Insulation 90mm
• Timber framing as per section 6.3
• Cladding as per manufacturers
recommendations
OPTIONS
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Stud depth (mm)
90
James Hardie cladding (mm)
6
STC / RW
42/42
R Value
2.10+
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11 Internal floors/
ceilings
Secura Interior Flooring used as flooring over the floor joists
is suitable to achieve fire and acoustic rated floors. The floor
joists must comply with NZS 3604 span tables or the specific
engineering design. Refer to Secura Interior Flooring Installation
Manual for installing Secura Interior Flooring.
The IIC ratings for the following systems have been calculated
without any floor covering over the Secura Interior Flooring.
The products specified in these systems must be installed in
accordance with their manufacturer’s specifications.
Floor coverings have a significant contribution in enhancing
the IIC rating of floor / ceiling system e.g. a floor having carpet
covering will provide a lot better IIC rating when compared to
ceramic tiles.
FRR 30/30/30
JHFTGS30
• Secura Interior Flooring fixed as per Secura
Interior Flooring Installation Manual. Edges
other than tongue and groove must be
supported over floor joists.
• 13mm GIB Fyreline® fixed to GBSC 30.
For more details refer to GIB® Fire Rated
Systems.
• Timber floor joists to comply with NZS 3604
minimum size 150 x 50mm @ 450mm c/c.
Solid strutting required at 1800mm centres.
OTHER INFORMATION
STC/IIC
46/33
Overall Floor Depth approximately
178mm
System Weight approximately
41kg/m2
FRR 60/60/60
JHFTGS60
• Secura Interior Flooring fixed as per Secura
Interior Flooring Installation Manual. Edges
other than tongue and groove must be
supported over floor joists.
• 16mm GIB Fyreline® fixed to GBFC 60.
For more details refer to GIB® Fire Rated
Systems
• Timber floor joists to comply with NZS 3604
minimum size 200 x 50mm @ 450mm c/c.
Solid strutting required at 1800mm centres.
Alternatively Hyspan or Hybeam series joists
may be used as per specific engineering
design.
OTHER INFORMATION
STC/IIC
47/37
Overall Floor Depth approximately
231mm
System Weight approximately
48kg/m2
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FRR 60/60/60
JHFTGS60
• Secura Interior Flooring fixed as per Secura
Interior Flooring Installation Manual. Edges
other than tongue and groove must be
supported over floor joists.
• 16mm GIB Fyreline® fixed to GBSC 60b.
For more details refer to GIB® Fire Rated
Systems
• Timber floor joists to comply with NZS 3604
minimum size 200 x 50mm @ 450mm c/c.
Solid strutting required at 1800mm centres.
Alternatively Hyspan or Hybeam series joists
may be used as per specific engineering
design.
OTHER INFORMATION
STC/IIC
50/43
Overall Floor Depth approximately
485mm
System Weight approximately
48kg/m2
FRR 90/90/90
JHFTGS90
• Secura Interior Flooring fixed as per Secura
Interior Flooring Installation Manual. Edges
other than tongue and groove must be
supported over floor joists.
• 2 x 16mm GIB Fyreline® fixed to GBFC 90
or 1 x 13mm GIB Fyreline® and 1 x 16mm
GIB Fyreline® fixed to GBSC 90. For more
details refer to GIB® Fire Rated Systems
• Timber floor joists to comply with NZS 3604
minimum size 200 x 50mm @ 450mm c/c.
Solid strutting required at 1800mm centres.
Alternatively Hyspan or Hybeam series
joists may be used as per specific
engineering design.
OTHER INFORMATION
STC/IIC
30
50/38
Overall Floor Depth approximately
247mm
System Weight approximately
61kg/m2
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FRR 60/60/60
JHFTGS60
• Secura Interior Flooring fixed to 40 x 42mm
minimum Structural timber batten. Battens
spacing at 450mm maximum centres
• Rubber Cradle spaced at 450mm maximum
centres along the batten
• Acoustic Insulation between battens
minimum 9.6kg/m3
• Secura Interior Flooring as per Secura
Interior Flooring Installation Manual. Edges
other than tongue and groove must be
supported over floor joists.
• Timber floor joist at 450mm maximum
centres
• Acoustic insulation between joists. Minimum
9.6kg/m3
• GIB® ST001 clip and GIB® Rondo Metal
Ceiling Batten
• 16mm GIB Fyreline® fixed to Ceiling Batten
OTHER INFORMATION
STC/IIC
Overall Floor Depth Approximately
65/60
384mm
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12 Construction
details
Study the James Hardie fixing manual for the cladding or
lining system to be used. Obtain the FRR or acoustic system
specification required on your project. This should provide
you with a specification number which clearly indicates the
FRR performance required to be achieved. Additionally, the
cladding or lining thickness required to obtain the desired sound
attenuation should also be clearly specified. The specification
corresponding to the number, FRR and framing specified can
be quickly located using the system index in section 4 of this
manual. Study section 8 and 9 to ensure the basic requirements
for the system specified. Those basic requirements together
with the following details will give you sufficient information to
ensure the system you construct will provide the desired fire and
acoustic performance.
Additional construction details (eg. Intertenancy T junctions etc)
are available for download at www.jameshardie.co.nz
12.1 FRAMING
The framing must be erected as per the requirements of this
specification. If any alterations are made to the timber frame
set-out, ensure that the designer is informed. Set-out joints
and control joints are planned as per the relevant James Hardie
technical specification.
• Timber framing must either be fixed as per NZS 3604 or
SED specifications.
• Check erected frame for straightness. To achieve the desired
aesthetic results it must be in accordance with NZS 3604.
• Minimum timber stud size required is 90 x 45mm.
Note: Accuracy of nogs / dwangs spacing at 800mm is important to
ensure the tight fit of the insulation.
12.2 RAB BOARD / FLEXIBLE UNDERLAY
All external James Hardie claddings must have RAB Board
or flexible underlay installed beneath it. Refer to project
specifications and this manual for more details. Installation
of flexible underlay or RAB Board must be as per the
manufacturer’s recommendations and this manual.
12.3 INSULATION
Fibreglass insulation
Fit the specified insulation tightly in all framing cavities against
the flexible underlay. Always ensure that the flexible underlay is
not pushed out of the framing plane as it will tend to block off the
cavity drainage where the cladding is fixed over cavity battens.
James Hardie mineral insulation
If you are not familiar with James Hardie Mineral Insulation then
you must read section 14.1 on safe working practices, storage
and handling of this product.
The pre-cut sizes are 50mm bigger in length and width than the
cavity size to ensure a tight friction fit in the cavity.
If the cavity to be insulated is smaller than the size of insulation
supplied, the insulation may be cut to fit to size. Ensure that
insulation is at least 50mm bigger in each direction than the size
of frame cavity to be filled so that a tight friction fit is achieved.
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12.4 JAMES HARDIE CLADDING OR
LINING
Use any standard jointing details as described in the appropriate
James Hardie technical specifications. Note that expressed
joints cannot exceed a maximum of 10mm in width vertically or
horizontally.
The expressed jointing system followed doesn’t affect the fire
ratings in timber frame construction but this jointing option must
not be used with steel frame construction.
12.5 CAVITY CONSTRUCTION
The fire ratings are not affected when the James Hardie cladding
is fixed using a timber cavity batten construction method. Follow
the cavity construction specification developed for each cladding
materials supplied by James Hardie.
The fire rated performance of a cladding fixed using a timber
cavity construction has been assessed by BRANZ under
FAR562.
A horizontal separation in the cavity must be provided at the floor
levels where there are two separate tenancies one over the other.
Titan Facade Panel, Stria Cladding, EasyLap Panel and Axon
Panel when fixed to CLD Structural Cavity Batten must be
installed over RAB Board to achieve the fire rating.
12.6 GIB® STANDARD PLASTERBOARD
AND GIB FYRELINE® LINING
GIB® standard plasterboard and GIB Fyreline® linings where
specified in the system must be installed as per Winstone
Wallboards technical literature. Also refer to Clause 6.10
12.7 SERVICES PENETRATIONS
Due to the complexities involved with fire performance of various
materials and assemblies, it is suggested to explore all options
that may help in avoiding the penetrations through fire rated
walls. In case a penetration through a fire rated wall is required
then this must be carefully detailed and constructed on site. The
penetration must at least be 100mm from the sheet/panel edges.
The pipe penetration through a fire rated wall must include a fire
sleeve supplied by Allproof or Hilti etc. Refer to Figure 6 and 7 for
a pipe penetration. The cable penetrations must be sealed using
‘Firestop Plug’ or ‘Firestop Cable Collar’ supplied by Hilti or other
similar product. Any gaps around penetrations or joints etc. must
be sealed with intumescent sealers.
The pipe must not run vertically /horizontally along the wall within
the wall framing.
Refer to proprietary fire sealant or accessories suppliers for
further information about the correct use of their product.
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details
Table 1
Description
Figure
Page
Boundary Wall Bottom Plate Fixing with Lining
1
36
Boundary Wall Bottom Plate Fixing with Lining
2
3737
Lining/Cladding Fixing and Layout to Boundary Wall
3
32
Weatherboard Fixing and Layout to Boundary Wall
4
33
Intertenancy Fire Separation Horizontal Joint
5
34
13.1 JAMES HARDIE FIRE RATED
BOUNDARY WALL AND SOFFITS
CONSTRUCTION
Figure 1 will provide FRR Soffits which should be used in
conjunction with James Hardie FRR exterior systems. The FRR
soffit system has been assessed by BRANZ under FAR2597.
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Figure 1: Boundary Wall Bottom Plate Fixing with Villaboard® Lining
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Figure 2: Boundary Wall Bottom Plate Fixing with Villaboard® Lining
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Figure 3: Lining/Cladding Fixing and Layout to Boundary Wall
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Figure 4: Weatherboard Fixing and Layout to Boundary Wall
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Figure 5: Intertenancy Fire Separation Horizontal Joint
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Figure 6: Fire Penetration Internal Wall
Insulation in wall cavity
Internal lining
Framing
Fire band fire stop sleeve
Collar
Intumescent sealant
James Hardie Villaboard®
Lining
Penetrating Pipe
Figure 7: Fire Penetration External Wall
Insulation in wall cavity
Framing
Internal lining
Cavity batten
Fire band fire stop
sleeve
Collar
Intumescent sealant
RAB® Board or flexible
underlay
James Hardie Cladding
External collar for
weathertightness
Penetrating Pipe
Propriety fixed/non fixed
fireband installed as per
manufacturers instructions
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14 S
afe working
practice
WARNING — DO NOT BREATHE DUST AND CUT ONLY
IN WELL VENTILATED AREA
James Hardie products contain sand, a source of respirable
crystalline silica which is considered by some international
authorities to be a cause of cancer from some occupational
sources. Breathing excessive amounts of respirable silica dust
can also cause a disabling and potentially fatal lung disease
called silicosis, and has been linked with other diseases. Some
studies suggest smoking may increase these risks. During
installation or handling: (1) work in outdoor areas with ample
ventilation; (2) minimise dust when cutting by using either ‘score
and snap’ knife, fibre cement shears or, where not feasible,
use a HardieBlade™ Saw Blade and dust-reducing circular saw
attached to a HEPA vacuum; (3) warn others in the immediate
area to avoid breathing dust; (4) wear a properly-fitted, approved
dust mask or respirator (e.g. P1 or P2) in accordance with
applicable government regulations and manufacturer instructions
to further limit respirable silica exposures. During clean-up, use
HEPA vacuums or wet cleanup methods — never dry sweep.
For further information, refer to our installation instructions and
Safety Data Sheets available at www.jameshardie.co.nz.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO OUR WARNINGS, SAFETY
DATA SHEETS, AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
James Hardie recommended safe working practices
CUTTING OUTDOORS
1.Position cutting station so wind will blow dust away from
user or others in working area.
2.Use one of the following methods based on the required
cutting rate:
BEST
• Score and snap
• Hand guillotine • Fibreshear
BETTER
• Dust reducing circular saw equipped with HardieBlade™
Saw Blade and HEPA vacuum extraction.
GOOD
• Dust reducing circular saw with HardieBlade™ Saw Blade.
CUTTING INDOORS
• Cut only using score and snap, hand guillotine or
fibreshears (manual, electric or pneumatic).
• Position cutting station in a well-ventilated area.
DRILLING/OTHER MACHINING
When drilling or machining you should always wear a P1 or
P2 dust mask and warn others in the immediate area.
IMPORTANT NOTES
1.For maximum protection (lowest respirable dust
production), James Hardie recommends always using
“Best” — level cutting methods where feasible.
2.NEVER use a power saw indoors.
3.NEVER use a circular saw blade that does not carry the
HardieBlade™ logo.
4.NEVER dry sweep — Use wet suppression or HEPA
vacuum.
5.NEVER use grinders.
6.ALWAYS follow tool manufacturers’ safety
recommendations.
P1 or P2 respirators can be used in conjunction with above
cutting practices to further reduce dust exposures. Additional
exposure information is available at www.jameshardie.co.nz
to help you determine the most appropriate cutting method
for your job requirements. If concern still exists about
exposure levels or you do not comply with the above
practices, you should always consult a qualified industrial
hygienist or contact James Hardie for further information.
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Working instructions
Storage and handling
Refer to recommended Safe Working Practices before starting
any cutting or machining of product.
To avoid damage, all James Hardie building products should
be stored with edges and corners of the sheets protected from
chipping.
Score and snap
Scored edge
Straight edge
Score and snap is a fast and efficient
method of cutting James Hardie building
products using special tungsten tipped
score and snap knife.
James Hardie building products must be installed in a dry state
and protected from rain during transport and storage. The
product must be laid flat under cover on a smooth level surface
clear of the ground to avoid exposure to water, moisture, etc.
Preferably score on the face side of the product. Score against
a straight edge and repeat the action to obtain adequate depth
for clean break — normally one third of sheet thickness. Snap
upwards to achieve break. Smooth any rough edges with a rasp.
Quality
Hand guillotine
Make guillotine cut on the off-cut side of
line to allow for the thickness of the blade.
Fibreshear heavy duty
An electrically powered, fast, clean and
effortless way of cutting James Hardie building
products, especially around curves such as
archways. Make fibreshear cut on the ‘off-cut’
side of the line to allow for the thickness of the
shear.
HardieBlade™ Saw Blade
The HardieBlade™ saw blade used with a
dust-reducing saw connected to a HEPA
vacuum allows for fast, clean cutting of
James Hardie fibre cement products. A dustreducing saw uses a dust deflector or a dust collector which
can be connected to a vacuum system. When sawing, clamp a
straight-edge to the sheet as a guide and run the saw base plate
along the straight edge when making the cut.
Hole-Forming
For smooth clean cut circular holes:
• Mark the centre of the hole on the sheet.
• Pre-drill a pilot hole.
• Using the pilot hole as a guide, cut the hole to the appropriate
diameter with a hole saw fitted to a heavy duty electric drill.
James Hardie conducts stringent quality checks to ensure any
product manufactured falls within our quality spectrum. It is
the responsibility of the builder to ensure the product meets
aesthetic requirements before installation. James Hardie will not
be responsible for rectifying obvious aesthetic surface variations
following installation.
14.1 JAMES HARDIE MINERAL
INSULATION
Storage
James Hardie mineral wool should be stored in the packaging
provided in a clean dry space where it will not get wet, knocked
or damaged.
Handling and safety
Protective clothing must be worn when handling this product.
OSH Health and Safety Guidelines for the Selection and Safe
Handling of Synthetic Mineral Fibres requires lightweight nylon
overalls, gloves, appropriate eye protection and a respirator with
a minimum of a class P1 filter. Handling the product as if it is
fragile will greatly reduce the potential dust creation and loose
fibres. A SDS is available by visiting www.jameshardie.co.nz or
Ask James Hardie on 0800 808868.
Cutting
A straight edge and stiff blade knife or similar will neatly cut this
product with the minimum of dust creation.
Other materials
Manufacturers instructions and specifications must be strictly
followed for all products not supplied by James Hardie. All GIB®
products must be handled as per GIB® systems literature.
For irregular holes:
• 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.
• Tap carefully to avoid damage to sheets,
ensuring the sheet edges are properly supported.
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15 P
roduct information
and accessories
Table 2
Accessories/tools supplied by James Hardie
Accessories
Description
James Hardie Mineral Insulation
Quantity/size (approx)
600 x 800 x 90 mm – 2.4m2 per bale
Sku: 304904
Claddings or linings as per the relevant James Hardie product literature
Table 3
Accessories/tools not supplied by James Hardie
James Hardie recommends the following products for use in conjunction with James Hardie products. James Hardie does not supply these products
and does not provide a warranty for their use. Please contact component manufacturer for information on their warranties and further information on
their products.
Accessories
Description
Flexible underlay
Must comply with E2/AS1 requirements.
HardieFlex™ Nail galvanised or stainless steel.
Flexible tape
A flexible self-adhesive tape used in preparation of a window.
e.g. Marshall Innovations, Tyvek®, Flexwrap™, etc.
Finishing Nailer
Gas or pneumatic finishing nailer for fixing
PEF Rod
Used to form an air seal between the window liner and window opening frame.
Inseal Strip 3109
Used for sealing around window jambs.
Head Flashing compliant with E2
Material must comply with E2/AS1 requirements.
Sealant
Fire retardant / acoustic sealant to seal the joints. Refer to sealant manufacturer’s recommendations
before applying.
Thermal Fire Battens
The battens are made by cutting a 100mm wide strip from 9mm thick Monotek Sheet and adhering
a 10mm thick XPS (Extruded Polystyrene) to the strip.
GIB Fyreline®
GIB® Standard Plasterboard
FRR Penetrations
Marshall Innovations, Tyvek®, Flexwrap™ are trademarks registered to their owners
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Acoustic
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For full product specific warranties, please refer to the relevant product technical specification or installation manual.
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