• 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.