James Hardie
Fibre Reinforced Cement (FRC), or simply fibre cement, is a popular building material developed by James Hardie in the early 1980s, when pioneering the use of alternative reinforcing materials to create asbestos-free cement-based building products.
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What is Fibre Cement made of?
Fibre Reinforced Cement products are a mixture of:
- Cellulose fibre, from plantation-grown Radiata Pine trees
- Portland Cement
- Sand
- Water
Small amounts of other chemical additives are used to help the process, or provide products with particular characteristics.
Why choose Fibre Reinforced Cement?
James Hardie® Fibre Reinforced Cement building products will not burn, are resistant to permanent water and termite damage, and, when installed as directed, are resistant to rotting and warping to the extent set out in James Hardie’s published material current at the time of installation.
The products are easy to work with and low maintenance, making them the ideal choice for professional builders, designers and architects, DIY enthusiasts and homeowners.
5 Advantages of James Hardie® Fibre Cement Building Products
1. Stylish and Versatile
Easily design a house to suit varying ground levels on a build site and have greater flexibility in terms of mixing and matching a diverse range of exterior styles without changing the underlying method of construction.
2. Durable and Low Maintenance
James Hardie® fibre reinforced cement products are impact resistant and weatherproof. They don’t crack, swell or warp like wood so they can hold dark colours and for longer. In fact some paints carry a 15 year warranty when used on certain James Hardie® building products.
3. Thermal Efficiency
Using lightweight, cement composite building materials can deliver significant benefits on warm days because of the materials’ inherent ability to cool rapidly at night. This can give relief to sleeping areas in the night.
4. Increased Speed of Construction
Using Scyon™ and James Hardie® products makes the building process simpler and faster by reducing the need for wet trades on site. You can achieve a greater installation rate per day with most products, getting you to lock up faster and in the home sooner. A great benefit for both builders and homeowners!!
5. Space Maximisation
You can generate greater internal floor area and living space within a home because the walls can be thinner than traditional construction methods. Composite materials fix direct-to-frame reducing wasted space, unlike alternative construction methods.
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External Cladding (11)
At Bayside Plasterboard, Brisbane, you will find no end of ideas and solutions for your external cladding needs. We stock or supply a huge array of certified cladding which has been designed to last. Using recent technologies from around the globe, fibre cement cladding improves and preserve every building type, from the classical Queenslander, to the cutting-edge commercial high-rise. [show_more more="Read More" less="Read Less"] James Hardie cladding systems can be combined, giving you the opportunity to create an individual look. Choose from a fantastic selection of finishes: Ship-lapped joints Visible external joints that provide visual interest Classical weatherboard styles Grooved cladding panels Pre-primed solutions Pre-textured render-effect sheets Woodgrain finishes [/show_more]
Internal lining (5)
The wall or ceiling lining in all buildings. The Internal Lining range available from Bayside Plasterboard:
Eaves (3)
The eaves are the bottom edges of a roof. The eaves normally projects beyond the side of the building, forming an overhang to throw water clear of the walls and may be highly decorated as part of an architectural style such as the Chinese dougong bracket systems.
Flooring & Decking (4)
Bayside Plasterboard supply a range of flooring and decking material to suit your project requirements.
Trims (1)
A general term used for moldings that are used to create added detail or cover up gaps. Mainly used around windows, doors or corner. Bayside Plasterboard have a range of Aluminium and Fibre Cement trim options.
Underlays (2)
Underlay or underlayment generally refers to a thin layer of cushioning made of materials such as fibre cement, sponge rubber, foam, felt, or crumb rubber; this material is laid beneath tiles or carpet to provide comfort underfoot and to reduce wear. It also provides insulation against sound, moisture, and heat. In general, it is a layer which is underneath another layer, so underlay is thus also used to describe many different surface-covering products such as Tiles, Vinyl and Cork.
Accessories (3)
We stock a range of James Hardie accessories such as sealants, top coats, base coats, moulds and corners in both aluminium and PVC.
