1. James Hardie
Product Presentation
December 2013

2. The Sustainability Of Our Products
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

3. Part A
Introduction

4. James Hardie – world leader and pioneer
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™

5. 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

6. James Hardie – longevity and peace of mind
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.

7. Lightweight Construction
Part B
Lightweight Construction

8. Our products Lightweight building materials.
Easy to incorporate into practical building systems that touch the earth lightly- lightweight construction.

9. What is lightweight construction?
Traditional Masonry Construction Methods
Clay masonry veneer Cavity clay masonry
Fibre cement cladding with timber frame
External masonry
Framing Sarking Plasterboard
External masonry Internal masonry
Fibre cement cladding Framing Sarking
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.

10. The benefits of lightweight construction
Lower embodied energy compared to brick construction. 1
2 Minimal impact on the site.
Permits airflow beneath the floor when installed with lightweight flooring. 3
4 Larger internal footprint. 5
Greater design flexibility. 6
Cost efficient – less trades.
7 Speed – less trades.

11. 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 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.
Did you know that a timber-framed and elevated floor can have up to ½ the embodied energy of a concrete slab?

12. 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.

13. 3. Permits airflow beneath the floor
Helps reduce rising damp. Gives easy access to services.
Increases visibility for pest inspection.

14. 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?

15. 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?

16. 6. Cost efficient – less trades
Using our products in lightweight construction:
Can significantly reduce scaffolding costs and the need for structural beams, that are required for traditional double storey construction.
Reduces the number of
tradespeople involved to two – a carpenter and painter.
Did you know that many builders strive to reduce their number of trades on site to help improve building efficiency?

17. 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.

18. The Sustainability of our products
Part C
The Sustainability of our products

19. What are they made from? Cellulous fibre. Portland cement.
Ground sand*.
Additives as required for specific product properties.
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 or by talking to your James Hardie Representative.

20. 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.
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.
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?

21. 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.

22. organic compounds (VOCs).
The impact of using our products over the life
of a building
Used in the right design they can be used to create energy efficient and thermally comfortable buildings in any Australian climate.
Our products are low in volatile
organic compounds (VOCs).
► VOC‟s are toxic gases, sometimes called emissions or odours and come from numerous household products. They escape into the air and contribute to air pollution
outdoors and inside our homes.
Did you know:
The energy efficiency of a house is 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?
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?
They can cause eye, nose and throat irritation, headache, nausea, dizziness, asthma and skin problems?

23. Part D
Product Portfolio
Gallery

24. 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 construction- easy design and building options.
We have three product portfolios: James Hardie® product range. Scyon™ product range.
ARChitectural™ product range.

25. James Hardie® product range
External Cladding Range
1 2
HardieFlex™ sheet
HardieTex™ system 3
EasyLap™
panel
4 weatherboard 5 6
Primeline®
HardiePlank® weatherboard
PanelClad® sheet
Commercial Facade
Eaves 7
ExoTec® facade panel & fixing system 8
ComTex® facade panel & fixing system 9
HardieFlex™ sheet
Internal Lining Range
12 Versilux®
10 lining 13 lining
Villaboard®
11lining
HardieGroove™
PineRidge®
lining
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26. James Hardie® product range
HardieSmart™ Components
14 thermal strip
HardieBreak™
Flooring
Bracing
Fencing – WA only
15 compressed
16ceramic tile
17vinyl and cork
HardiePanel™
James Hardie™
James Hardie™
18 sheet 19
system
HardieFence™
HardieBrace™
EasyLock®
sheet
underlay
underlay
Decorative Products
20Lattice 21Columns HardieScreen® Artista®
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27. 1. HardieFlex™ sheet Made in Australia External cladding.
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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.

28. 2. HardieTex™ system Made in Australia External cladding.
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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?
Sheets can also be used as bracing.
Want to know more? Read the full article on page 8 of The Smarter Construction Book.

29. 3. EasyLap™ panel Made in Australia External cladding.
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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 roller- applied textured paint finish - eliminates the need for specialised applicators.
Large sheets sizes with off-the- shelf corner finishing details give fast and cost effective broadwall coverage.

30. 4. Primeline® weatherboard
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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.

31. 5. HardiePlank™ weatherboard
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5. HardiePlank™ weatherboard
Made in Australia
External cladding.
4 profiles – Woodgrain, Smooth, Old Style, Rusticated.
Can also be used as bracing.

32. 6. PanelClad® sheet Made in Australia External cladding.
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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.

33. 7. ExoTec® facade panel and fixing system
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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.

34. 8. ComTex® facade panel and fixing system
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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.

35. 9. HardieFlex™ sheet in eaves lining sizes
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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.

36. 10. Villaboard® lining Made in Australia Internal lining.
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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

37. 11. HardieGroove™ lining Made in New Zealand Internal lining.
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11. HardieGroove™ lining
Made in New Zealand
Internal lining.
A flat sheet that has vertical V- shaped 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.

38. 12. Versilux® lining Made in Australia Internal lining.
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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.

39. 13. PineRidge® lining Made in Australia Internal lining.
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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.

40. 14. HardieBreak™ thermal strip
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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.

41. 15. HardiePanel™ compressed sheet
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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.

42. 16. James Hardie™ ceramic tile underlay
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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.

43. 17. James Hardie™ vinyl and cork underlay
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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.

44. 18. HardieBrace™ sheet Made in Australia Bracing.
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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.

45. 19. HardieFence™ EasyLock® system
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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.

46. 20. HardieScreen™ lattice
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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.

47. 21. Artista® column Made in Australia
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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.

48. What is Scyon™?
The brainchild of James Hardie‟s research and development team, Scyon™ :
Was pioneered by James Hardie
over 8 years ago.
Was the FIRST advanced, lightweight cement composite building material with heavy duty performance.
It‟s fundamentally different from James Hardie® original fibre cement, and even today, remains unique to the industry.

49. The science behind Scyon™
Uses CLD™ – Ceramic Low Density micro-particle technology - combined with a specially modified manufacturing process technology.
Retains all the heavy-duty DNA of James Hardie® fibre cement with the added benefit of being low-density and lighter in weight.
Is thick and solid, yet easy to cut, gun-nail, handle and install.
James Hardie® DNA of DURABILITY
James Hardie® DNA of DURABILITY
PLUS
ENHANCED lightweight and low density properties. Providing improved WORKABILITY.

50. 1 weatherboard 2 cladding 3 cladding 4 cladding 6 Secura™ exterior
Scyon™ product range
External Cladding
1 weatherboard
Linea™
2 cladding
Matrix™
3 cladding
Stria™
4 cladding
Axon™
Flooring
6 Secura™ exterior
5 flooring
Secura™ interior
flooring
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51. 1. Scyon™ Linea™ weatherboard
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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.

52. 2. Scyon™ Matrix™ cladding
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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).

53. 3. Scyon™ Stria™ cladding
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3. Scyon™ Stria™ cladding
Made in Australia and New Zealand
External cladding.
Fast way to achieve a timeless and classic look.
Three profiles ranging from 14 to 16mm thick, each features a horizontal ship- lapped joint.
Pre-primed for fast paint application.
Joined on or off stud.
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
Easy-to-cut mitred corners mean that horizontal lines wrap corners seamlessly.

54. 4. Scyon™ Axon™ cladding Made in New Zealand External cladding.
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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.

55. 5. Scyon™ Secura™ interior flooring
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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.

56. 6. Scyon™ Secura™ exterior flooring
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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.

57. ► 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.

58. ► ChromaShield™ technology key attributes* include:
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► 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.

59. ARChitectural™ product range
Commercial Internal Wall Lining
2 ARChitectural™
1 Invibe™ panel
ARChitectural™
Matrix™ cladding
Inraw™ panel
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60. ARChitectural™ Invibe™ panel
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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.

61. ARChitectural™ Inraw™ panel
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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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