Installation Guide

EasyLap™ Panel

EXTERIORS

Australia October 2023

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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION 2
Scope 2

2 SAFE WORKING PRACTICES 3

Warning 3
Recommended safe working practices 3
Storage and handling 3

3 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 3
Framing 4
Fasteners 4

4 PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORY

DETAILS 5
Components
Fasteners, Battens and Tapes
5
6
EasyLap™ Panel
A time and cost-effective broadwall solution for external wall applications.

5 PANEL INSTALLATION - DIRECT FIX 7

6 PANEL INSTALLATION - CAVITY FIX 8
1 Introduction
7 INSTALLATION DETAILS
- DIRECT FIX 9
Junction Details 9 EasyLap™ Panel is a pre-primed fibre cement sheet with a shiplap joint
External Corner Details 9 along its two vertical edges. Panels are finished with a site-applied, roll-on
Internal Corner Details 10 textured acrylic paint to achieve a subtle rendered texture look. Lightweight
Window Details 10 yet durable, EasyLap™ Panel is an easy to install, cost-effective broadwall
cladding solution.

EasyLap™ Panel is
7 INSTALLATION DETAILS designed for use in
- CAVITY FIX 11 residential single and
Junction Details 11 medium-density buildings,
External Corner Details 11 including alterations
Internal Corner Details 12 and additions, where
Window Details 12 a uniform broadwall
cladding is required.

9 FINISHES AND MAINTENANCE 13 Panels are suitable for

Finishing 13 use on either timber or
Painting 13 light gauge steel framed
Maintenance 13 homes.

10 PRODUCT INFORMATION 13

IMPORTANT NOTES
Made in Australia 1. Failure to install, finish or maintain this product in accordance with applicable
building codes, regulations, standards and James Hardie’s written application
instructions may lead to personal injury, affect system performance,
violate local building codes, and void Hardie™ product warranty.
SCOPE 2. All warranties, conditions, liabilities (direct, indirect or consequential) and
This guide covers the use of EasyLap™ Panel in a residential wall obligations whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise other than those
application over a seasoned timber wall frame or a light-gauge specified in James Hardie’s product warranty are excluded to the fullest
steel frame installed in a vertical upright application. extent allowed by law. For Hardie™ product warranty information and
disclaimers about the information in this guide, visit
CODEMARK CERTIFICATION www.jameshardie.com.au.
The CodeMark Certification Scheme is a voluntary third-party 3. The builder must ensure the product meets aesthetic requirements
building product certification scheme that authorises the use before installation. James Hardie will not be responsible for rectifying
of new and innovative products in specified circumstances in aesthetic surface variations following installation.
order to facilitate compliance with Volume 1 and 2 of the NCC.

EasyLap™ Panel has been certified under the CodeMark

scheme (Certificate Number CM40298) and available at
www.jameshardie.com.au. This certificate can be provided to
building certifiers and other regulatory authorities to facilitate
the assessment of the product compliance or used to verify the
suitability of the product for certain applications.
2 Safe Working Practices 3 Design Considerations
WARNING - DO NOT BREATHE DUST AND CUT All design and construction must comply with the appropriate
requirements of the current National Construction Code (NCC) and other
ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREA applicable regulations and standards.
Hardie™ fibre cement products contain sand, a source of respirable
crystalline silica. May cause cancer if dust from product is inhaled. Causes Slab and Footings
damage to lungs and respiratory system through prolonged or repeated The slab and footings on which the building is situated must comply with
inhalation of dust from product. Intact fibre cement products are not AS 2870 ‘Residential slabs and footings – Construction’ and the
expected to result in any adverse toxic effects. The hazard associated requirements of the NCC.
with fibre cement arises from the respirable crystalline silica present in dust
generated by activities such as cutting, rebating, drilling, routing, sawing, Ground Clearances
crushing, or otherwise abrading fibre cement, and when cleaning up, Install EasyLap™ Panel with a minimum 150mm clearance to the earth
disposing of or moving dust. When doing any of these activities in a manner on the exterior of the building or in accordance with local building codes
that generates dust, follow James Hardie’s instructions and best practices
if greater than 150mm is required. Maintain a minimum 50mm clearance
to reduce or limit the release of dust, warn others in the area and consider
between the external cladding and roofs, decks, paths, steps and
rotating personnel across the cutting task to further limit respirable silica
driveways.
exposure. If using a dust mask or respirator, use an AS/NZS1716 P1 filter
and refer to Australian/New Zealand Standard 1715:2009 Selection, Use Adjacent finished grade must slope away from the building in accordance
and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Equipment for more extensive with local building codes, typically a minimum slope of 50mm over the
guidance and more options for selecting respirators for workplaces. For first metre.
further information, refer to our installation instructions and Safety Data
Sheets available at www.jameshardie.com.au. FAILURE TO ADHERE Do not install external cladding such that it may remain in contact with
TO OUR WARNINGS, SAFETY DATA SHEETS, AND INSTALLATION standing water.
INSTRUCTIONS MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
NOTE
James Hardie Recommended Safe Working Practices Greater clearance may be required in order to comply with termite
protection provisions, see below for more information.
CUTTING OUTDOORS
1. Position cutting station so wind will blow dust away from the user or
Termite Protection
others in working area.
The NCC specifies the requirements for termite barriers. Where the
2. Warn others in the area to avoid dust.
3. Consider rotating personnel across cutting tasks to further limit respirable exposed slab edge is used as part of the termite barrier system, a
silica exposures. minimum of 75mm of the exposed slab edge must be visible to permit
4. Use one of the following methods based on the required cutting rate: ready detection of termite entry.
Best n
Villaboard™ Knife n
Hand guillotinen
Fibreshear
Better Position the cutting station in a well-ventilated area. Use a
n Structural Bracing
dust reducing circular saw equipped with Hardie™ Blade Saw Blade or EasyLap™ Panel can be installed to provide wall bracing against lateral
comparable fibre cement blade and well maintained M-class vacuum or forces due to wind. For further information,
higher with appropriate filter for capturing fine (respirable) dust. Wear a Contact James Hardie on 13 11 03.
properly-fitted, approved dust mask or respirator (minimum P1).
CUTTING INDOORS Fire Rated Walls
n
Cut only using Villaboard™ Knife, hand guillotine or fibreshears EasyLap™ Panel can be used as part of a fire rated wall when constructed
(manual, electric or pneumatic). with additional fire rated linings as specified in Hardie™ Fire and
n
Position cutting station in a well-ventilated area. Acoustically Rated Walls Application Guide and Technical Specification or
DRILLING/OTHER MACHINING
the Hardie™ Smart Boundary Wall System Design Guide. The length of
When drilling or machining you should always wear a P1 dust mask and fasteners must be increased for the additional linings.
warn others in the immediate area.
Moisture Management
IMPORTANT NOTES It is the responsibility of designer or specifier to identify moisture related risks
1. For maximum protection (lowest respirable dust production) James Hardie
associated with any particular building design. Wall construction design must
recommends always using best practice cutting methods where feasible.
effectively manage moisture, accounting for both the interior and exterior
2. NEVER use a power saw indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
3. ALWAYS use a dust reducing circular saw equipped with a sawblade environments of the building, particularly in buildings that have a higher risk of
specifically designed to minimise dust creation when cutting fibrecement - wind driven rain penetration or that are artificially heated or cooled.
preferably a sawblade that carries the Hardie™ Blade logo or one with at
least equivalent performance - connected to a M class or higher vacuum. In addition, all wall openings, penetrations, junctions, connections,
4. NEVER dry sweep - Use wet suppression, or an M class vacuum or window sills, heads and jambs must incorporate appropriate flashing and
higher with appropriate filter. waterproofing. Materials, components and their installation that are used
5. NEVER use grinders. to manage moisture in framed wall construction must, at a minimum,
6. ALWAYS follow tool manufacturers’ safety recommendations.
comply with the requirements of relevant standards and the NCC.
7. ALWAYS wear a properly fitted, approved dusk mask, P1 or higher
DUST MASKS AND RESPIRATORS
As a minimum, an AS/NZS1716 P1 respirator must be used when doing
any activity that may create dust. For more extensive guidance and
options for selecting respirators for workplaces please refer to Australian/
New Zealand Standard 1715:2009 “Selection, Use and Maintenance
of Respiratory Protective Equipment”. P1 respirators should be used in
conjunction with the above cutting practices to minimise dust exposure.
For further information, refer to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available at www.
jameshardie.com.au. 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.

STORAGE AND HANDLING

To avoid damage, all Hardie™ building products should be stored with
edges and corners of the product protected from chipping. Hardie™
fibre cement products must be installed in a dry state and protected from
weather 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.
EASYLAP™ PANEL INSTALLATION GUIDE PAGE 3 OF 16
Weather Barrier FRAMING
A suitable water control membrane must be installed under Hardie™ General
cladding in accordance with the AS/NZS 4200.2 ‘Pliable building Easylap™ Panel can be installed vertically either directly fixed to frame or
membranes and underlays – Installation’ and NCC requirements. installed to vertically oriented Hardie™ Cavity Batten to provide a vented
James Hardie has tested and certified the use of RAB™ Board for climate cavity, this can be done over either timber or steel frames. The general
zones - 2-8 within Australia. Hardie™ Weather Barrier is a Class 4 vapour framing requirements for installation are given in Table 2.
permeable membrane that delivers a triple-shield of protection to help
Maximum stud, Hardie™ Cavity Batten and fastener spacing for
against external weather penetration, internal condensation management
EasyLap™ Panel for wind load classifications of AS 4055 ‘Wind Loads for
and external heat penetration through its safe-glare reflective layer.
Housing’ are given in Table 3.
If using an alternate product in lieu of Hardie™ Weather Barrier or RAB™
Board or the project is located in a hot, humid area (Climate Zone 1), the
FASTENERS
designer must ensure that the product is fit for purpose and it has the
General
following classification in accordance with AS/NZS 4200.1:2017 ‘Pliable
All nails must be driven flush. Screws may be driven flush or countersunk
building membranes and underlays – Materials’:
1.5mm and filled over flush with Megapoxy P1. For more information and
TABLE 1 advice, Contact James Hardie on 13 11 03.
Weather Barrier Classification Fastener Durability (Including Coastal Areas)
Climate Zone Water Control Classification Vapour Control Category Fasteners must have the appropriate level of durability and be fully
2-8 Vapour Permeable (Class 3 or 4) compatible with all other materials required for the intended project. In
Water Barrier
1 Vapour Barrier (Class 1 or 2) areas within 1km of a coastal area, areas subject to salt spray and other
corrosive environments, class 4 fasteners must be used.
Soft compressible insulation installed between the front of the wall studs
and directly behind the external cladding can cause installation issues and *Cover screw hole with
epoxy (e.g. Megapoxy P1.
is thus not recommended. Where the temperature is
below 15º, use Hilti CA 273)
levelled flush with the panel.
Flashing Once cured, apply Hardie™
All wall openings, penetrations, intersections, connections, window sills, Base Coat using the base
coat applicator.
heads and jambs must be flashed prior to cladding installation.
Refer to finishing section
for more information. Countersink
Screw 2-3mm*

NAIL FASTENER DEPTH

TABLE 2
General Framing Requirements
Type Timber Steel
Design Use of timber framing must be in accordance with AS 1684 Use of steel framing must be in accordance with NASH standard for Residential and Low-
and the framing manufacturer’s specifications Rise Steel Framing Part 1: Design Criteria and the framing manufacturer’s specifications.
Durability ‘Timber used for house construction must have the level of The steel framing must have the appropriate level of durability required to prevent
durability appropriate for the relevant climate and expected service corrosion, particularly in coastal areas.
life. Reference AS 1684.2 ‘Residential timber-framed construction’.
Tolerances Ensure frame is square and work from a central datum line. A suggested maximum tolerance of between 3mm and 4mm in any 3000mm length of frame
will give best results.
Thermal Break Not required. For steel frames, the NCC Sections J3D6 and 13.2.5 Volumes 1 and 2 respectively, state
Requirement for both residential and commercial buildings a thermal break with an R 0.2m2 K/W must be
installed behind external cladding where the cladding and internal lining make direct contact
with the same steel frame. Alternatively, vented cavity installation using minimum 70x350mm
timber battens or off-stud Hardie™ Cavity Battens can be used in these applications.
Framing specifications
Direct Fix Cavity Fix Direct Fix Cavity Fix
BMT NA From 0.55 to 1.6mm. From 0.55 to 1.6mm.
Min. Stud Width 45mm at sheet edges. 35mm 45mm at sheet edges. Min. 32mm
35mm at intermediates. 42mm at intermediates
Min. Stud Depth 70mm 70mm 64mm 64mm
Max. Nogging 1350mm for on stud batten fixing. 1350mm when battens are fixed on stud
1350mm 800mm off stud batten fixing only.
spacing 800mm for off stud batten fixing. or 800mm when fixed off stud
Hardie™ Cavity Battens or minimum Hardie™ Cavity Battens or minimum Hardie™ Cavity Battens or minimum
Battens N/A
MGP10 70 x 35mm timber battens MGP10 70 x 35mm timber battens MGP10 70 x 35mm timber battens

TABLE 3 TABLE 4
Maximum Stud, HardieTM Cavity Batten or timber batten & fastener spacing for Maximum span for HardieTM Cavity Batten or
EasyLapTM Panel in AS4055 Wind Classification timber batten
Stud and Only required for cavity fix Dimensions Max. Span (mm)
Sheet Batten
cavity Can be fixed off stud? Batten fastener spacings Sheet (mm) Timber Frame Steel Frame
Fastener
Wind batten Fastener
HardieTM HardieTM Spacing HardieTM
Classification or timber Timber Timber Spacing 70 x 19 800 800*
Cavity Cavity (Except Cavity Batten
batten Battens Battens (Brad Nails)
Battens Battens Brad Nails)
spacing Timber
70 x 35 1350* 800*
N1, N2, N3/C1 600 Yes Yes 300 300 200 125 Battens
+
N4/C2 600 No No 200 200 200 125 NOTES:
*Requires using two nails per fixing point when installing the battens
N5/C3 450 No No 200 150 off-stud. Refer to the Product and Accessories Details on page 7 for
N6/C4 300 No No 200 125 fastener and fixing requirements.
A continuous bead of HardieTM Joint Sealant is required between the
NOTE - When using brad nails: NOTE - Off-stud cavity installation: vertical battens and the back of the cladding in all cases.
n
Refer to the accessories page n
When fixing HardieTM Cavity Battens or timber battens offstud, noggings must
for brad nails options. be spaced based on the maximum batten span as described on Table 4.
+
Only suitable when fixing to HardieTM Cavity Battens or timber battens.
Not suitable for direct fix to frame.
4 Products and Accessory Details

3 6

COMPONENTS
1 EasyLap™ Panel (8.5mm thick)
EasyLapTM Panel Product Code Length (mm) Width (mm) Weight per sheet (kg) Pack Size
404186 3000 900 35 40
Pre-primed sheet with a
ship lap edge joint along 404184 2440 1200 38 40
the two vertical edges. 404185 3000 1200 47 40
404980 3600 1200 56 30

Horizontal Flashing Options

2 Hardie TM
3 Hardie TM
3 RAB BoardTM
4 Hardie 9mm Aluminium
TM
4 HardieTM Horizontal
Joint Sealant Weather Barrier Recessed Horizontal Jointer h Flashing

NEW
General purpose polyutherane exterior Water barrier and vapour permeable Airtight, weatherproof, vapour permeable A recessed horizontal jointer that Aluminium extrusion used along
306193 – 9mm Aluminium
Base Slim Start Connector

grade joint sealant. membrane. and non-combustible rigid 6mm fibre- creates a 6mm horizontal shadow line. horizontal control joints. Product Codes:
Pack Size: 20/Box. Unit size: 2.75 x 30m. Pack Size: 1 cement sheathing. 40 per pack Product Code: 306190 h flashing 3000mm (5/pack) 305613
Product Code: 305534 300ml Cartridge Each. Product Code: 305664 1200 x 2450mm Prod Code: 402980 Connector Product Code: 306191 h flashing jointer (10/pack) 305614
Product Code: 305672 600ml Sausage Coverage: 82.5m2 per roll 1200 x 2750mm Prod Code: 405131 Coverage: Length of horizontal joints Coverage: Length of horizontal joints
Coverage: 2.67m/100ml (5mm dia bead) 1200 x 3000mm Prod Code: 402981 / 3000mm / 3000mm

Alternative Corner Options

5 Hardie EdgeTM
6 Hardie 9mm Internal
TM
7 Hardie 9mm External
TM
Hardie Corner
TM
HardieTM AxentTM
Trim Corner Square Corner Flashing Trim

Powder coated aluminium architectural Aluminium extrusion to be used in internal Aluminium extrusion to be used in A corner flashing, manufactured using Factory sealed material composite trim
slab edge solution. Product Codes: corners. external corners. COLORBOND® steel, used behind used for box corners and as decorative
HardieTM Edge Trim (4/pack) 305911 3000mm long. Pack Size: 5 3000mm long. Pack Size: 5 cladding at internal and external trim around the windows and doors. The
Base Trim Jointer (12/pack) 305912 Product Code: 305520 Product Code: 306100 corners. 75 x 75mm. 3000mm long. front face of the trims are chamfered
Internal Corner (4/pack) 305913 Coverage: Height of wall x no. of Coverage: Height of wall x no. of Pack Size: 5. Product Code: 305564 to improve their aesthetic appeal.
External Corner (4/pack) 305914 internal corners / 3000mm external corners / 3000mm Coverage: Height of clad walls x no. of For internal corners: 45 X 38mm
corners / 3000mm 3000mm long. Product Code: 405261
For external corners: 45 X 19mm
3000mm long. Product Code: 405260

EASYLAP™ PANEL INSTALLATION GUIDE PAGE 5 OF 16

4 Products and Accessory Details cont.
EasyLapTM Panel can be fixed either to timber or steel frames, which can be done directly or over HardieTM Cavity Battens or 70 X 35mm timber battens.
Depending on the fixing method and substructure, there will be different components required, these are:

OPTION 1: DIRECT FIX - TIMBER FRAME

8 HardieTM Foam 9 Fibre Cement Nail* Gun Nail* ND 50mm Stainless
Back Sealing Tape Steel Brad Nail*

8
Installed under sheet vertical joints 2.8 x 40mm corrosion resistant 2.8 x 40mm minimum class 3 14 gauge x 50mm ND 304
to improve water tightness. 50mm fibre cement nail for fixing nail with a minimum 6mm head stainless steel nail for fixing
9
wide 25mtr long roll. EasyLapTM Panel onto timber stud diameter to be used with gun nails. EasyLapTM Panel to timber framing.
Pack Size: Each frame. Not supplied by James Hardie. Not supplied by James Hardie.
Product Code: 304560 Not supplied by James Hardie.

OPTION 2: DIRECT FIX - STEEL FRAME

10 HardieTM Break 11 HardieTM Drive Screw
Thermal Strip 41mm long*
Refer to the HardieTM
10 Break Thermal
Strip install guide.
NCC requirement used behind A class 3 self-tapping wing-tipped
HardieTM Break external cladding when fixed screw for fastening to 0.5mm to
thermal strip directly to steel frame. Size: 1.6mm BMT light gauge steel frames.
43 x 12 x 2750mm. 45 per pack. 1000 per box. Product Codes:
11
Product Code: 305612 305984 (loose) 305982 (collated)

OPTION 3: CAVITY FIX - TIMBER FRAME

12 Battens 13 Nails to fix 14 Brad Nails* to fix 14 Fibre Cement Nails* to
batten to frame* cladding to battens fix cladding to battens

When using HardieTM Cavity Battens

Fibre cement batten used to fix 2.8 x 65mm long ring shank nail 25mm DA or C 16-gauge 304 Only required in high wind areas.
external cladding to steel or timber or 75 x 2.8mm D or round head stainless steel brad nails. Not 2.8 x 40mm corrosion resistant
12 frame. Pack Size: 96 galvanised smooth shank nail. supplied by James Hardie. Apply fibre cement nail.
13
Size: 70 x 19 x 3000mm. Not supplied by James Hardie. continuous HardieTM Joint Sealant Not supplied by James Hardie.
14 Product Code: 405307 between the batten and cladding.

When using 70 x 35mm Timber Battens

Timber batten used to fix external Two 75 x 3.06mm D Head Class 3 25mm DA or C 16-gauge 304
cladding to steel or timber frame. nails per fixing. stainless steel brad nails. Not
12 Not supplied by James Hardie. supplied by James Hardie. Apply
13
continuous HardieTM Joint Sealant
14 between the batten and cladding.

OPTION 4: CAVITY FIX - STEEL FRAME

12 Battens 15 Screws to fix 14 Brad Nails* to fix 14 Fibre Cement Nails* to
batten to frame* cladding to battens fix cladding to battens

When using HardieTM Cavity Battens

Fibre cement batten used to fix Two HardieTM Drive Screws - Class 25mm DA or C 16-gauge 304 Only required in high wind areas.
external cladding to steel or timber 3 self-tapping wing-tipped screw stainless steel brad nails. 2.8 x 40mm corrosion resistant
12 frame. Pack Size: 96 for fastening to 0.5mm to 1.6mm Not supplied by James Hardie. fibre cement nail.
15
Size: 70 x 19 x 3000mm. BMT light gauge steel frames. 1000 Apply continuous HardieTM Joint Not supplied by James Hardie.
Product Code: 405307 per box. Product Codes: 305984 Sealant between the batten and
14 cladding.
(loose) 305982 (collated).

When using 70 x 35mm Timber Battens

Timber batten used to fix external Two 10-24 x 65mm Class 3 self- 25mm DA or C 16-gauge 304
cladding to steel or timber frame. drilling CSK-Head screws per fixing. stainless steel brad nails. Not
Not supplied by James Hardie. supplied by James Hardie. Apply
12
15 continuous HardieTM Joint Sealant
14 between the batten and cladding.

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OPTION 4: CAVITY FIX - BRICK WALL
12 Battens 15 Screws to fix 14 Brad Nails* to fix 14 Fibre Cement Nails* to
battens to brick wall cladding to battens fix cladding to battens

When using HardieTM Cavity Battens

Fibre cement batten used to fix DeWalt 6mm Blue-Tip 2 Screw- 25mm DA or C 16-gauge 304 Only required in high wind areas.
15 external cladding to steel or timber Bolt™ with a minimum embedment stainless steel brad nails. Not 2.8 x 30mm corrosion resistant
12 frame. Pack Size: 96 of 40mm.† supplied by James Hardie. Apply fibre cement nail.
Size: 70 x 19 x 3000mm. Not supplied by James Hardie. continuous HardieTM Joint Sealant Not supplied by James Hardie.
14
Product Code: 405307 between the batten and cladding.

When using 70 x 35mm Timber Battens

Timber batten used to fix external DeWalt 6mm Blue-Tip 2 Screw- 25mm DA or C 16-gauge 304
15 cladding to steel or timber frame. Bolt™ with a minimum embedment stainless steel brad nails. Not
12 Not supplied by James Hardie. of 40mm.† supplied by James Hardie. Apply
Not supplied by James Hardie. continuous HardieTM Joint Sealant
14
between the batten and cladding.

All dimensions and masses are approximate and subject to manufacture tolerances.
* In coastal areas and other corosive enviroments class 4 fasteners must be used. All other areas require minimum class 3.
†
A structural engineer must determine whether the substrate is adequate to hold the proposed anchors, Hardie™ Cavity Batten or Timber Batten and the Hardie™ Cladding Loads.
The anchor bolt connecting the battens to the concrete or masonry wall shall have a working load capacity of 0.7kN, equivalent to an Ultimate Limit State phi-R capacity of 1.05kN.

Accessories Tools
Epoxy Flush Sealing HardieTM Blade Saw Blade Dust-Reducing Saw with M class
(2 Part) 185mm Diameter or higher vacuum Extraction

1 2
Countersunk head screws are flush Poly-diamond blade for HardieTM Dust reducing saw with a Hardie™
filled using Megapoxy® P1. fibre cement. Pack Size: 1 each. Blade saw blade.
Product Code: 300660 Makita 5057KB / Hitachi C7YA.

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5 Panel Installation Process* - Direct Fix
STEP STEP STEP

1 Ensure your
frame is square,
maximum
2 Refer to
Table 3
3 Fix at
tolerance 300mm
centres
of 4mm in
3000mm length

Corrosion
resistant
flashing with
Install HardieTM Edge Install the min. 75mm
Trim. Fix at max. 600mm required upstand
centres (10mm min corrosion
clearance from edge. resistant
Refer to
Table 3 for
flashing over
If you do not install
maximum windows
Damp m HardieTM Edge Trim,
stud spacing proof 75 in. and other
mm ensure to install a
course openings.
stringline for reference.

STEP STEP STEP

Install HardieTM Weather Barrier When direct fixing to a steel frame, Install corner accessories as
4 Overlap Hardie TM

Weather Barrier 150mm

5 install HardieTM Break Thermal Strip
in lieu of the EPDM sealing tape.
Refer to the HardieTM Break Thermal
6 required. For alternative corners
refer to Detailing section
on horizontal joints
Strip Installation Guide for
Extend min. 150mm further information HardieTM 9mm Internal
around corners Corner

HardieTM 9mm
Aluminium External
Square Corner

Fix at max.
300mm
centres
Behind every vertical
(10mm min.
sheet join, fix a
clearance
Refer to the continuous strip of
from the
HardieTM 50mm EPDM foam
edge)
Weather Barrier back sealing tape to the
Technical data Sheet Galvanised staple fastener HardieTM Weather
for further information every 450mm per stud Barrier along the stud

STEP STEP STEP

Fix the first sheet Apply a continuous 4mm diameter
7 along the perimeter
and to each
Centre
of stud
8 bead of HardieTM Joint Sealant to
the edge of the shiplap
9
intermediate stud
3
mm

18
mm
22
mm

Centre Fix the

50mm min. of stud subsequent boards
clearance at
corners 3 along the perimeter and
mm to intermediate studs.
Refer to Table 3 Repeat the process to
18
for fastener mm the following boards.
spacings 22 Wipe any excess
mm
sealant from joint.

STEP STEP STEP

10 30
0 mm 11 Patch and repair the
surface if required. 12 Paint the wall with a roll on textured
paint within 3 months of being fixed or
Refer to Finishing within 7 days if located within 1km of a
section on page 13 coastal area or corrosive environment
for full information.

Refer to Finishing
section on page 13
for more information.
Install the HardieTM 9mm
Continuous Recessed Horizontal
4mm dia. bead
of HardieTM
Jointer and remove the
Joint Sealant excess of sealant before
fixing.

*This is an overview of the installation process only. It is not a substitute for reviewing this document in its entirety prior to installation.

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6 Panel Installation Process* - Cavity Fix
STEP STEP STEP
Ensure your frame is square, maximum Install HardieTM Weather Barrier
1 tolerance of 4mm in 3000mm length
2 Fix at
3 Overlap HardieTM
Weather Barrier 150mm
300mm on horizontal joints
centres
Extend min. 150mm
around corners

Corrosion
resistant
flashing with
min. 75mm
Install the upstand
required
corrosion
Max. 800mm resistant
centres when flashing over Refer to the
fixing cavity
windows HardieTM
battens off-stud Weather Barrier
and other
Refer to Table 3 for Technical data Sheet Galvanised staple fastener
maximum stud spacing openings. for further information every 450mm per stud

STEP STEP STEP

Install HardieTM Cavity Battens or timber Install corner accessories as
6
Install the HardieTM
4 PVC Cavity Vent Strip 5 battens (must be fixed off-stud in steel
frames)
required. For alternative corners
refer to Detailing section
Fix at 600mm HardieTM 9mm Internal HardieTM
centres maximum, Corner Cavity
with 10mm edge 45º cut 50 Batten
clearance.
HardieTM Joint
HardieTM 9mm
Sealant 50 Aluminium
External Square
Corner
m HardieTM Cavity
150 in. Batten
mm
Fix at max.
20 300mm
HardieTM PVC Cavity mm centres
Vent Strip mitred at corners min. Refer to Table (10mm min.
and kept clear of debris. 3 for fastener clearance
Do not insert HardieTM Cavity spacing from the
10 Batten into the vent strip. edge)
mm

STEP STEP STEP

Apply HardieTM Joint Sealant over the Apply a continuous 4mm diameter Fix the subsequent boards along the
7 cavity battens or timber battens and
fix the first sheet along the perimeter
8 bead of HardieTM Joint Sealant to the
edge of the shiplap
9 perimeter and to intermediate studs.
Repeat the process to the following boards.
and to each intermediate stud Wipe any excess sealant from joint.

50mm min. Bead of

clearance at HardieTM
corners Joint
Sealant

Refer to Table 3
for fastener
spacings
18 18
mm mm

STEP STEP STEP

10 30
0m
m
11 Patch and repair the
surface if required. 12 Paint the wall with a roll on textured
paint within 3 months of being fixed or
Ensure to refer to within 7 days if located within 1km of a
Finishing section coastal area or corrosive environment
on page 13 for full
information.

Refer to Finishing
section on page 13
Install the HardieTM 9mm for more information.
Continuous Recessed Horizontal
4mm dia. bead
of HardieTM
Jointer and remove the
Joint Sealant excess of sealant before
fixing.

*This is an overview of the installation process only. It is not a substitute for reviewing this document in its entirety prior to installation.

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7 Construction Details - Direct Fix
JUNCTION DETAILS

HardieTM
HardieTM Flex Weather Barrier SecuraTM
Eaves Lining Alternative
Interior Flooring
Detail:
EasyLapTM Panel
EasyLapTM Panel

HardieTM
Weather Barrier

6mm
HardieTM Edge Trim
For more information The EasyLapTM Panel
on HardieTM Edge must not continue over
please refer to the a floor junction or where
HardieTM Edge excessive movement or
Min.75mm installation guide creep will occur.
available at
jameshardie.com.au

FIGURE 1 SLAB/EAVE JUNCTION DETAIL FIGURE 2 LOWER FLOOR JUNCTION

HardieTM Weather Barrier

EasyLapTM Panel

HardieTM
Weather Barrier
10mm
EasyLapTM
Panel

Continuous 3mm diameter

bead of HardieTM Joint Sealant

Continuous 3mm diameter

bead of HardieTM Joint Sealant

FIGURE 3 VERTICAL BUTT JOINT FIGURE 4 HORIZONTAL JUNCTION

Hardie™ Apply continuous bead of HardieTM

Hardie™ Weather Barrier Apply continuous beads of Weather Barrier Timber
Timber Joint Sealant vertically between h flashing
Hardie™ Joint Sealant frame and h jointer 10mm away from ends
75mm

Hardie™ 9mm Aluminium frame vertically behind contector

75mm

Horizontal Recessed Jointer Flooring 2mm gap

Flooring 2mm gap HardieTM 9mm Hardie™ left between
left between Aluminium Horizontal Weather Barrier Horizontal
NOTE: Do not fix the Recessed over the h flashing
upper cladding panel to h Flashing fixed h flashing
Horizontal to bottom plate behind jointer
the bottom plate. min. Jointer at 300mm 15mm Adhere h
6mm centres flashing
jointer over
Apply continuous NOTE join
5mm diameter beads Do not fix the upper
of Hardie™ Joint EasyLap™ Panel to
Sealant the bottom plate.

Seal edges of
Fasten at centre sheet before fixing
of joist
Fasten at centre
Hardie™ of joist
Horizontal h
9mm Aluminium flashing jointer
EasyLapTM Panel (Used to join the
EasyLapTM Panel Recessed Horizontal
Jointer Connector horizontal h flashing)’

FIGURE 5 UPPER FLOOR JUNCTION OPTION 1 FIGURE 6 UPPER FLOOR JUNCTION OPTION 2
NOTE: Join the HardieTM 9mm Aluminium Horizontal h flashings on intermediate studs and not off stud or behind sheet joins.

EXTERNAL CORNER DETAILS

HardieTM Weather Barrier EasyLapTM Panel

EasyLap TM

Hardie TM Panel HardieTM 75x75mm Apply continuous bead of

Weather Corner Flashing Hardie™ Joint Sealant
Barrier along trim and panel

NOTE: Joint is filled

up with HardieTM Joint
Sealant 5mm thick by
5mm thick

Continuous bead
of HardieTM Joint HardieTM AxentTM Trim
Sealant Apply continuous bead of
HardieTM 75x75mm
Corner Flashing Hardie™ Joint Sealant
along trim and panel

FIGURE 7 SEALANT FILL OPTION FIGURE 8 TRIM CORNER OPTION

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 INTERNAL CORNER DETAILS

EasyLapTM
Panel
HardieTM 75x75mm Corner HardieTM
Flashing or Min. 75x75mm Weather
Corrosion Resistant Flashing Barrier

HardieTM 75x75mm Corner

Flashing or Min. 75x75mm
Corrosion Resistant Flashing
Hardie 9mm
TM

Aluminium HardieTM
External Square Aluminium
Corner Internal Corner
HardieTM Joint
Sealant
HardieTM Joint
Sealant applied EasyLapTM Panel
HardieTM Weather Barrier at joint

FIGURE 9 ALUMINIUM BOX CORNER OPTION FIGURE 10 ALUMINIUM CORNER DETAIL

HardieTM Joint Sealant

EasyLapTM Panel
Joint Sealant

HardieTM AxentTM Trim

HardieTM 75x75mm
EasyLapTM Panel Corner Flashing
HardieTM 75x75mm HardieTM Weather Barrier
Corner Flashing Joint is filled up with HardieTM Joint
HardieTM Weather Barrier Sealant 5mm thick by 5mm high.

FIGURE 11 TRIM CORNER OPTION FIGURE 12 SEALANT FILL OPTION

WINDOW DETAILS

EasyLapTM Panel
Internal lining
HardieTM Weather
Barrier Timber or FC Packer
Lintel
by installer
Optional
HardieTM AxentTM Trim Timber Reveal
fastened to frame Waterproof HardieTM
Air Seal Weather Barrier
Clearence in e.g. Suitable
accordance Expanded Foam
with window
manufacturer EasyLap™ Panel

Timber Optional HardieTM AxentTM Trim

Open joint to allow Architrave
moisture to escape fastened to frame
by installer
min. 6mm Suitable corrosion Continuous bead of
resistant flashing HardieTM Joint Sealant
Timber Reveal
Suitable corrosion
resistant flashing
with min. 15% slope
FIGURE 14 WINDOW JAMB - TRIM

Timber Reveal

Timber or
FC Packer
Sill Weather Flap by installer

Flashing over Waterproof

sarking Air Seal
Sill Plate e.g. Suitable
Expanded Foam
Optional
Timber
HardieTM AxentTM Trim
Architrave
fastened to frame
by installer

EasyLapTM Panel Internal

Lining

HardieTM Weather barrier

FIGURE 13 WINDOW HEAD AND SILL - TRIM

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8 Construction Details - Cavity Fix
JUNCTION DETAILS
Alternative
HardieTM Detail:
Weather Barrier HardieTM
EasyLap Panel
TM

Weather Barrier
65 x 2.8mm ring
shank gun nail Hardie TM

Weather Barrier Corrosion

HardieTM Cavity Batten HardieTM resistant
Cavity Batten flashing, min.
EasyLapTM Panel 150mm upstand

30mm
Timber Batten
20mm Max.20mm
Min. 10mm Min.10mm
10
mm
6mm gap

DPC where DPC where

DPC where Min. required
required required HardieTM 18mm
75
mm Concrete PVC Cavity Vent Concrete slab
Concrete Strip
slab slab

FIGURE 15 SLAB EDGE DETAIL FIGURE 16 ALTERNATIVE SLAB EDGE DETAILS

Hardie™ Cavity Batten

2.8 x 65mm
Hardie™ Cavity Batten Ringshank
fixed to bottom plate. nails. For
Do not fix to joist fastener
spacings refer
EasyLapTM Panel to Table 1

Hardie™ 9mm Aluminium

Horizontal Recessed Jointer
6mm

HardieTM HardieTM Joint

Cavity Batten Sealant
Continuous horizontal
beads of HardieTM Joint
Sealant 5mm nom. dia. Bond breaker
tape
HardieTM HardieTM
Weather Barrier HardieTM Joint Weather Barrier
Sealant over
Hardie™ Cavity Batten
fixed to to plate. bond breaker
Do not fix to joist tape EasyLapTM Panel

FIGURE 17 FLOOR LEVEL JUNCTION FIGURE 18 ABUTMENT DETAIL

Pressed metal capping by others with sealed Hardwood support

joints corresponding with joint in the facade screw fixed to
Positive fall tow structural framing HardieTM Weather Barrier
Metal hold down inside face of ards
parapet HardieTM Cavity Batten
clips screw through
clearance hole EasylapTM Panel
Capping
overlap
50 min. Min. 6mm gap
between flashing Flashing behind HardieTM Cavity
and HardieTM Batten 150mm min. upstand
Cavity Batten
30
1º 2 º
to assure HardieTM 9mm
EasyLapTM Panel hugging Aluminium
fit Base Trim
HardieTM Cavity Batten

Parapet
HardieTM lining
Weather Barrier

FIGURE 19 PARAPET CAPPING DETAIL FIGURE 20 FACADE/SOFFIT JUNCTION

HardieTM Weather Barrier EasyLapTM Panel

HardieTM Cavity Batten

HardieTM 75x75mm
Corner Flashing or
Min. 75x75mm Corrosion
Resistant Flashing
HardieTM 9mm
External Square
Corner

HardieTM Joint
Sealant applied
at joint

FIGURE 21 ALUMINIUM BOX CORNER OPTION - CAVITY BATTEN

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EXTERNAL CORNER DETAILS

HardieTM Weather Barrier EasyLapTM Panel

HardieTM 75x75mm
Corner Flashing Apply a continuous HardieTM
bead of HardieTM Weather HardieTM Cavity
Joint Sealant along Barrier Batten
trim and panel.

HardieTM EasyLapTM Panel

75x75mm
Corner Cut edges must
Flashing be sealed before
fixing

18
mm
30mm
HardieTM Cavity Batten 5mm
gap Continuous
HardieTM AxentTM Trim 30mm bead of HardieTM
Apply a continuous bead of HardieTM Joint NOTE: Joint is filled up with HardieTM Joint Joint Sealant.
Sealant along trim and panel. Sealant 5mm thick by 5mm high. Bond breaker tape
30mm

FIGURE 22 TRIM CORNER OPTION - CAVITY BATTEN FIGURE 23 SEALANT FILL OPTION - CAVITY BATTEN

INTERNAL CORNER DETAILS

HardieTM HardieTM
75x75mm Weather Barrier
Corner
Flashing HardieTM
Weather
Barrier

HardieTM 75x75mm
Bond Corner Flashing
breaker
tape

5mm gap

Continuous bead of HardieTM Joint Sealant. HardieTM Cavity Batten

Note: Joint is filled up with HardieTM Joint Sealant HardieTM Aluminium
5mm thick by 5mm high. Internal Corner
HardieTM Joint Sealant
HardieTM Cavity Batten
EasyLapTM Panel EasyLapTM Panel

FIGURE 24 SEALANT FILL OPTION - CAVITY BATTEN FIGURE 25 ALUMINIUM CORNER DETAIL - CAVITY BATTEN

WINDOW DETAILS
HardieTM Weather Barrier

HardieTM Cavity Batten

EasyLapTM Panel
HardieTM
Weather
Barrier

HardieTM Cavity
Batten
EasyLapTM Panel

Continuous
bead of HardieTM
Corrosion resistant Joint Sealant
flashing with min.
75mm upstand
FIGURE 27 WINDOW JAMB - CAVITY BATTEN

Continuous bead of
HardieTM Joint Sealant

HardieTM Cavity Batten

EasyLapTM Panel

HardieTM Weather Barrier

FIGURE 26 WINDOW HEAD AND SILL - CAVITY BATTEN

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9 Finishes and 10 Product
Maintenance Information
SURFACE PREPARATION PRODUCT INFORMATION
Ensure the surface is dry, clean and any overdriven nails are patched in Material
accordance with this specification. The basic composition of Hardie™ fibre cement products is Portland
cement, ground sand, cellulose fibre, water and proprietary additives.
Any slightly overdriven brad nails (1mm max.) may be repaired using a
suitable external grade filling agent and blended with the surrounding Hardie™ fibre cement products are manufactured to AS/NZS 2908.2
texture using a sponge or utility pad if required. ‘Cellulose-Cement Products-Flat Sheet’. These are also compliant
with equivalent standard ISO 8336 ‘Fibre-cement flat sheets - Product
For overdriven screws (2-3mm), fill in with a two-part epoxy
specification and test methods’. For product classification refer to the
(e.g. Megapoxy P1) and blend with Hardie™ Base coat.
relevant Physical Properties Data Sheet.
Sealants
Durability
James Hardie recommends the use of Hardie™ Joint Sealant, which is
Resistance to Moisture/Rotting
a paintable polyurethane sealant. If using an alternative sealant, it must
EasyLap™ Panel has demonstrated resistance to permanent moisture
be a quality polyurethane sealant compatible with fibre cement and
induced deterioration (rotting) by passing the following tests in
the specified paint system if coated. Please refer to the manufacturer’s
accordance with AS/NZS 2908.2:
instructions for further information.
n
Water permeability (Clause 8.2.2) n
Heat rain (Clause 6.5)
PAINTING n
Warm water (Clause 8.2.4) n
Soak dry (Clause 8.2.5)
Panels must be finished within 3 months of being fixed with the
recommended coating set out in Table 4 and the project specification. In Resistance to fire
areas within 1km of a coastal area or corrosive environment, panels must The EasyLap™ Panel is suitable where non-combustible materials
be coated immediately after fixing sheets to minimise contamination build are required in accordance with C2D10 and H3D2 of the National
up on the heads of the fasteners. Construction Code (NCC) Vol 1 and 2 respectively.
TABLE 4 Hardie™ fibre cement building products have been tested by CSIRO in
Finishing Requirements accordance with AS/NZS 3837 and are classified as conforming to Group
1 material (highest and best result possible), with an average specific
Flat Acrylic Surface variations may be visible after painting. Subject to
Paints 8 extinction area far lower than the permissible 250m2/kg, as referenced in
specifier requirements.
Specification C2D11(1) of the National Construction Code (NCC).
Roll-On
Roll on exterior texture coat system in accordance with the
Texture Coats 3 paint manufacturer’s specifications for EasylapTM Panel. Resistance to Termite Attack
(1-2mm) Based on testing completed by CSIRO Division of Forest Products
Semi-transparent stains can vary in uniformity of appearance
and Ensis Australia, Hardie™ fibre cement building products have
depending on method of application and conditions and will demonstrated resistance to termite attack.
require a high level of skill and craftsmanship to achieve a
Stains & Clear 8
uniform appearance. Clear coats have not proven durable Alpine Regions
in exterior exposure and James Hardie considers them
Coats
a maintenance item that may require application of a
In regions subject to freeze/thaw conditions, all fibre cement external
refurbishing sealer at regular intervals. James Hardie does cladding must be installed and painted in the warmer months of the year
not warrant the appearance or durability of semi-transparent where the temperature does not create freeze and thaw conditions or
stains and clear coats. paint issues. The cladding must be painted immediately after installation.
In addition, fibre cement cladding must not be in direct contact with snow
and/or ice build up for extended periods, e.g. external walls in alpine
MAINTENANCE regions subject to snow drifts over winter.
The extent and nature of maintenance will depend on the geographical
location and exposure of the building. As a guide, it is recommended that Furthermore, a reputable paint manufacturer must be consulted in
basic normal maintenance tasks shall include but not be limited to: regards to a suitable product, specifications and warranty. The paint
application must not be carried out if the air temperature or the substrate
n
Washing down exterior surfaces every 6-12 months*
temperature is outside the paint manufacturer’s recommendation
n
Periodic inspections should be made to ensure fasteners are
including the specified drying temperature range
adequately securing the sheets to framing.
n
Re-applying of exterior protective finishes* Hardie™ external cladding products are tested for resistance to frost in
n
Maintaining the exterior envelope and connections including joints, accordance with AS/NZS 2908.2 Clause 8.2.3.
penetrations, flashings and sealants that may provide a means of
moisture entry beyond the exterior cladding.
n
Cleaning out gutters, blocked pipes and overflows as required.
n
Pruning back vegetation that is close to or touching the building.

*Refer to your paint manufacturer for washing down and recoating

requirements related to paint performance.

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