Technical Statement
Product Description
Axon™ Panel is a fibre cement product which has subtle vertical lines at 133mm centres.
New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)
The product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:
- Clause B1 Structure: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2
- Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(b), B2.3.2
- Clause C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source: Performance C3.6, C3.7(a)
- Clause E2 External moisture: Performance E2.3.2, E2.3.3, E2.3.4, E2.3.5, E2.3.6
- Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1
- Clause H1 Energy efficiency : Performance H1.3.1
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
Structure - B1: Uniform wind face load tests have been completed at a NATA accredited James Hardie laboratory and the suitability of its fixings has been verified to meet wind pressure requirement in various wind zones classified in NZS 3604 and SED wind zone up to wind pressure of 2.5kPa and meets the requirements of B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4. Axon™ Panels have been tested as per BRANZ P21 test method for structural bracing.
Durability - B2: Axon™ Panel has been tested at a NATA accredited laboratory in accordance with AS/NZS 2908.2 and meets the durability performance requirements as per B2.3.1(a) and B2.3.2 of this clause.
Fire Performance - C: Axon™ Panel has been assessed and is classified as non-combustible material and is suitable for use on external walls close to boundaries.
External Moisture - E2: Axon™ Panel cavity cladding as per its details has been tested for weathertightness as per E2/VM1 (as contained within NZBC Clause E2).
Hazardous Building Materials - F2: Axon™ Panel complies with the requirements of F2.3.1 and will not present a health hazard when handled as per its technical specifications.
Energy Efficiency - H1: Axon™ Panel walls constructed using bulk insulation meets the construction R Value requirements as per Table 1 of Clause H1..
Supporting evidence
The product has and can make available the following additional evidence to support the above statements:
Product Criteria
Design requirements
Axon™ Panel is ideal for general cladding purpose for both residential and light commercial buildings. Axon™ Panel can also be used to achieve special feature looks combined with other Hardie™ fibre cement claddings such as Linea™ Weatherboard and Linea™ Oblique™ Weatherboard.
Installation requirements
For installation information refer to Axon™ Panel Technical Specification.
Maintenance requirements
- As a guide, it is recommended that the basic normal maintenance tasks shall include, but not be limited to:
- Washing down exterior surfaces every 6-12 months*
- Re-coating exterior protective finishes if necessary**
- Regular inspection and repair if necessary of the cladding, sealants, etc.
- Cleaning out gutters, down pipes and overflow pipes as required.
- Pruning back vegetation which is close to or touching the building as well as ensuring the New Zealand Building Code ground clearance requirements are maintained especially where gardens are concerned.
- The clearance between the bottom edge of Axon™ Panel and the finished ground must always be maintained.
*Do not use a water blaster to wash down the cladding. In extreme coastal conditions or sea spray zones, wash every 3-4 months.
**Refer to the paint manufacturer for washing down and recoating requirements related to ongoing paint performance.
Warrantees
Axon™ Panel has a standard product warranty of 15 years when installed and maintained as per the technical specification.
Environmental
We aim to conduct business in an environmentally sound and sustainable manner and to use management systems and operating procedures to identify, monitor, control and reduce the impact of our operations and our products on the environment.
We strive to continually improve our manufacturing processes and product formulations to minimise our carbon footprint. As such, we are committed to ecologically sustainable development (ESD) principles.
Quality Assurance
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