St. Kilda Wetlands Show Home Utilises James Hardie Products

Project Overview

Synergy Designer Homes — a joint venture between LAD Architecture and St Kilda subdivision — is building its first show home at the St Kilda Wetlands subdivision in Cambridge. The project management company provides architecturally designed, turn-key home solutions.

The Solution

The show home features James Hardie Linea Weatherboard and Stria Cladding on the exterior, with Scyon Secura Interior Flooring on the upper floor. The materials were selected for their superior quality, with the cladding providing an 'up market and high end' feel.

"We didn't want to compromise on the claddings and fixtures," says Aaron Guerin, director of LAD Architecture. "The Linea Weatherboard and Stria Cladding are showcase products and possess unique features that complement the cedar panelling also used on the home’s exterior."

James Hardie claddings are lightweight cement composite sheets, which Guerin says makes them easy to work with.

"The builders can lift and fix the sheets quickly and easily, providing significant benefits labour-wise," explains Guerin.

The structural flooring for the upstairs master bedroom also provided building efficiencies.

"Secura Interior Flooring is an all in one product — it can be tiled directly without the need for underlay," says Guerin.

Additionally, the moisture-resistant sealer on all sides removes the need for full floor waterproofing outside enclosed wet areas and is an easy way to protect against the possibility of moisture.

"The water resistant sealer element has provided us with security during the build, as the floor is protected against the elements, and provides long-term benefits in terms of its durability," says Guerin.

Its durable construction gives a squeak-free, solid feel under carpet, tiles or vinyl. The acoustic properties of the flooring, coupled with its stability and rigidity, are ideal for this high spec home.

"We pride ourselves on design, detail, and finish — and James Hardie's products fit the brief well," says Guerin.

James Hardie reps provided installation training prior to works commencing, which Guerin says will help ensure the home meets the expectations of customers and Synergy Designer Homes own high standards.

Project Details

Location: St Kilda, Cambridge

Project Size: 267 sqm

Project Type: Showhome

Architectural Designer: Aaron Guerin, Director — LAD Architecture

Project Management: Synergy Designer Homes

Linea Weatherboard

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Linea™ Weatherboard provides a traditional weatherboard look with deep shadow lines that ensure sustainability well into the future.

NZ Made

Provides a traditional weatherboard look — 16mm thick bevel-backed weatherboard
Linea Weatherboard can be used to achieve bracings
30, 60 and 90 minute fire resistance ratings can be achieved when installed as per the current James Hardie Fire and Acoustic Design Manual
Direct or Cavity fix
Tongue and groove ends for easy and unflashed off stud jointing
Exceptional performance in harsh conditions, including coastal environments
Boards come pre-primed manila white in colour can be painted dark colours

Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.4 for the relevant physical conditions of B1.3.3 (a), (f), (h), (j) and (q).
Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1(b) 15 years and B2.3.2.
Clause C3 FIRE AFFECTING AREAS BEYOND THE FIRE SOURCE: Performance C3.5, C3.7
Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.2, E2.3.5, E2.3.6 and E2.3.7
Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1.

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Secura Interior Flooring

James Hardie

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Secura™ Interior Flooring is a high performance structural floor, offering the robust feel of concrete with the speed of timber installation.

A high performance structural floor for residential and light commercial floors
Can be used as a lightweight intertenancy floor
Wet and dry areas
Ideal substrate for wet area tiling vinyl or carpet over timber floor joists
The tongue and groove joint removes the requirement for blocking
Can be gun nailed
Can be tiled directly without the need for underlay, avoiding noticeable height differences from one floor finish to the next

Stria Cladding

James Hardie

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Stria™ Cladding is a wide format board that has the classic appeal of decorative render and solid masonry.

NZ Made

For use as an external wall cladding installed either horizontally or vertically in residential and light commercial:
- Feature walls
- Full cladding for new builds
- Cladding for additions and renovations
- Internal feature walls
- Ideal for overhangs, protective cantilevers and other architectural features
Designed to withstand harsh weather and coastal conditions
Can be painted any colour, even the darker shades

Feature walls
Full cladding for new builds
Cladding for additions and renovations
Internal feature walls
Ideal for overhangs, protective cantilevers and other architectural features

In the opinion of BRANZ, Stria™Cladding Horizontal, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of this Appraisal, will meet the following provisions of the NZBC:

Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4. Stria™Cladding Horizontal meets the requirements for loads arising from self-weight, wind, impact and creep [i.e. B1.3.3 (a), (h), (j) and (q)]. See Paragraphs 9.1-9.3.
Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (b) 15 years, B2.3.1 (c) 5 years and B2.3.2. Stria™ Cladding Horizontal meets these requirements. See Paragraphs 10.1-10.4.
Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.2. Stria™ Cladding Horizontal meets this requirement. See Paragraphs 14.1-14.5.
Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1. Stria™ Cladding Horizontal meets this requirement.

See BRANZ Appraisal No. 1224 for full information

In the opinion of BRANZ, Stria™ Cladding Vertical, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of this Appraisal, will meet the following provisions of the NZBC:

Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4. Stria™ Cladding Vertical meets the requirements for loads arising from self-weight, wind, impact and creep [i.e. B1.3.3 (a), (h), (j) and (q)]. See Paragraphs 9.1-9.3.
Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (b) 15 years, B2.3.1 (c) 5 years and B2.3.2. Stria™ Cladding Vertical meets these requirements. See Paragraphs 10.1-10.4.
Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.2. Stria™ Cladding Vertical meets this requirement. See Paragraphs 14.1-14.5.
Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1. Stria™ Cladding Vertical meets this requirement.

See BRANZ Appraisal No. 1225 for full information

The system if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with CodeMark number GM-CM30109 will meet the following provisions of the NZBC:

Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.4 for the relevant physical conditions of B1.3.3 (a), (f), (h), (j) and (q).
Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1(b) 15 years and B2.3.2.
Clause C3 FIRE AFFECTING AREAS BEYOND THE FIRE SOURCE: Performance C3.5, C3.7
Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.2, E2.3.5, E2.3.6 and E2.3.7
Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1.

See CodeMark number GM-CM30109 for full information

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