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Oblique Weatherboard
Description

Oblique™ Weatherboard is a fibre cement cladding and can be used in both horizontal and vertical applications enabling a range of different looks and designs.

Available in two widths, Oblique Weatherboard can be used to create colourful feature walls, full cladding for new builds, cladding for additions and renovations and internal feature walls. It is lightweight and durable, making it ideal for overhangs, protective cantilevers and other striking architectural features.

Oblique Weatherboard provides classic and contemporary design solutions, all with the added benefits of premium fibre cement.

Product Profile:

  • 14mm thick
  • 3000mm or 4200mm long
  • 200mm or 300mm wide
Key Features
  • Engineered to stand up to harsh conditions, including coastal conditions
  • Can be painted a large variety of colours, even the darker shades
  • Cost effective and long lasting
  • Resistant to fire, rot resistant and resistant to moisture damage
  • Up to 60 minute fire resistance rating (FRR) can be achieved when installed as per the Fire and Acoustic Design Manual by James Hardie
  • Oblique™ Weatherboard has been tested and complies to the new E2/VM2 verification method for building facades up to 25m high
  • A vertical jointing option is available to create feature along long walls
  • Comes pre-primed in a manila white colour
  • Classified as non-combustible material
  • Low maintenance
  • CodeMark Certified
  • BRANZ Appraised
  • GreenTag Certified
  • 25 year product warranty
NZ Made
NZ Made
Scope of Use
  • Used to create colourful feature walls, full cladding for new builds, cladding for additions and renovations and internal feature walls
  • Suitable for both horizontal and vertical applications
  • Ideal for overhangs, protective cantilevers, and other architectural features
  • Up to 60 minute fire resistance rating (FRR) can be achieved when installed as per the James Hardie Fire and Acoustic Design Manual
  • A vertical jointing option is available to create feature along long walls
  • Engineered to stand up to harsh conditions, including coastal conditions
  • Can be painted a large variety of colours, even the darker shades
Statement of Building Code Compliance

The following clauses of the NZBC are applicable to Linea Oblique Weatherboard and it complies with these requirements as explained below;

  • Structure B1: Wind 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 meets the requirements of B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4.
  • Durability B2: Linea Oblique Weatherboard 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: Linea Oblique Weatherboard has been tested and is classified as non-combustible material and is suitable for use on external walls close to boundaries.
  • External Moisture E2: Linea Oblique Weatherboard as per the details published in its technical specification has been tested for weathertightness as per E2/VM1 (as contained within NZBC Clause E2, Third Edition, Amendment 5).
  • Hazardous Building Materials F2: Linea Oblique Weatherboard complies with the requirements of F2.3.1 and will not present a health hazard.
  • Energy Efficiency H1: Linea Oblique Weatherboardl walls constructed using bulk insulation meets the construction R-Value requirements as per Table 1 of Clause H1.
Other Performance Attributes
  • CodeMark Certified
  • BRANZ Appraised
  • Resistant to damage from moisture and rotting
  • Up to 60 minute fire resistance rating (FRR) can be achieved when installed as per the James Hardie Fire and Acoustic Design Manual
  • Classified as non-combustible material
  • Low maintenance
  • 25 year product warranty
BRANZ Appraised
BRANZ Appraised
CodeMark
CodeMark
Documents
Product Technical Statement
Fire and Acoustic Design Manual

2022

Technical Manual: Horizontal

2022

Technical Manual: Vertical

2022

BRANZ Appraisal 1231: Horizontal

1231 (2022)

BRANZ Appraisal 1232: Vertical

1232 (2022)

CodeMark Certificate

CMNZ 30147 RevA

CAD/PDF
Installation Manual: Vertical with 40mm structural cavity batten

2022

Brochure
Technical Literature on Supplier Website

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