James Hardie Products Feature in NZ's First 10 Star Home

A new Christchurch home has received Australasia's first-ever 10-star eco rating from Homestar, a system run by New Zealand's Green Building Council. This award recognises the home's energy-neutral, sustainable footprint. The 140m², two-storey home was designed by Christchurch architect Bob Burnett, a leading advocate of sustainable homes.

Most NZ houses built to code are only 3 or 4 star energy performers. There are numerous eco-friendly features that elevate this home to the 10 star level: rainwater harvesting, reusable grey water, water-efficient fittings, solar power and energy-efficient lighting and electrics to name only a few. To further enhance the thermally-efficient design, solar wall framing (it pre-heats ventilation air) has been featured, which incorporates James Hardie's rigid air barrier, HomeRAB.

Using HomeRAB Pre-Cladding instead of traditional building paper makes the house more resilient, improves the bracing, and offers superior airtightness.

When choosing cladding, Burnett looked for something that offered a durable, low maintenance solution, and was simple to construct. "We used James Hardie Axon Panel. We like the fact you can paint it dark colours, that it's stable, has seamless junctions, and looks good."

The myth is that these types of homes are expensive to construct. "It's not actually too expensive to build, only probably 10-20% more than a traditional home, and not complex either," says Burnett. Using cost-effective products like Axon Panel can help keep within budget.

Bob Burnett and the team are at the heart of the new movement to improve New Zealand housing construction, to ensure the advances in modern homes around the world are included here. "We all deserve better and we start with each house we build now."

Designer: Bob Burnett Architecture
Address: 11 Church Square, Addington, Christchurch 8024
Featured Products: Axon Panel, HomeRAB Pre-Cladding

Axon Panel

James Hardie

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Creating a strong visual impact for design is easier than ever with Axon™ Panel.

NZ Made

Exterior cladding suitable for coastal conditions
Up to 60 minute fire resistance rating (FRR) can be achieved when installed as per the James Hardie Fire and Acoustic Design Manual
Has been tested and complies to the new E2/VM2 Verification method for building facades up to 25m high
Can be painted any colour, even the darker shades

See BRANZ Appraisal 1211 for full information.

In the opinion of BRANZ, the Axon™ Panel and EasyLap™ Panel Cladding, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of Appraisal 1211, will meet the following provisions of the NZBC:

Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4. The Axon™ Panel and EasyLap™ Panel Cladding meets the requirements for loads arising from self-weight, wind, impact and creep [i.e. B1.3.3 (a), (h), (j) and (q)].
Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (b) 15 years and B2.3.2. The Axon™ Panel and EasyLap™ Panel Cladding meets these requirements.
Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.2. The Axon™ Panel and EasyLap™ Panel Cladding meets this requirement.
Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1. Axon™ Panel and EasyLap™ Panel Cladding meets this requirement.

See BRANZ Appraisal 1211 for full information.

HomeRAB Pre-Cladding

James Hardie

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HomeRAB™ Pre-Cladding is a cost-effective robust pre-cladding offering resistance to gusting winds to reduce draught and keep homes warm creating comfort inside.

NZ Made

HomeRAB Pre-Cladding is suitable for the exterior of almost all residential buildings including those in Very High wind zones
It is fixed directly to the framing and then vertical joints are sealed over the face
HomeRAB Pre-Cladding is suitable for use behind all James Hardie claddings or alternative claddings such as brick, and timber weatherboard

In the opinion of BRANZ, James Hardie Rigid Air Barriers, if used, designed, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of this Appraisal, will meet, or contribute to meeting the following provisions of the NZBC:

Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4. James Hardie Rigid Air Barriers meet the requirements for loads arising from earthquake and wind [i.e. B1.3.3 (f) and (h)].
Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1(a), not less than 50 years, B2.3.1(b), 15 years and B2.3.2. James Hardie Rigid Air Barriers meet these requirements.
Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.2. When used as part of the cladding system, James Hardie Rigid Air Barriers will contribute to meeting this requirement.
Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1. James Hardie Rigid Air Barriers meet this requirement and will not present a health hazard to people.

RAB Board is an Acceptable Solution rigid wall underlay material in terms of compliance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Table 23.

This is an Appraisal of an Alternative Solution in terms of rigid wall underlay material for HomeRAB Pre-Cladding and an Alternative Solution installation method for both products in terms of the New Zealand Building Code compliance.

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