With the temperamental nature of Australia’s weather, it is vital to build with external cladding that provides a high degree of thermal insulation and weather resistance. Fire resistant external cladding is essential for properties that reside in areas that present a bushfire threat. James Hardie provides Australians with external cladding options that not only look great, but that aid in keeping families and their homes and businesses safe should disaster ever strike. Read on to learn more about the available range and the benefits they provide for your projects.
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The Best Fire Resistant External Cladding Options
Oblique Cladding
Designed with flexibility in mind, James Hardie Oblique Cladding provides a contemporary aesthetic to the property. Along with offering a beautiful design, the Oblique Cladding adheres to bushfire attack level requirements to BAL 40. Part of the James Hardie weatherboard range, Oblique Cladding is built to withstand the tough Australian conditions while still providing the property with a beautiful exterior. Offering angled edges that cast shadows to bring rhythm and depth to your walls, Oblique Cladding is the external fireproof board designed to create unique and eye-catching facades.
Villaboard
James Hardie villaboard is an internal wall and ceiling lining designed for residential and commercial buildings. With a flat design, it can easily be painted, wallpapered, or tiled to create a wide range of looks, and is designed to be used on either timber or light gauge steel framed buildings. James Hardie villaboard possesses a Fire Rating of up to 60 minutes when used with HardieSmart wall systems, making it one of the best external fireproof board options available.
Compressed Fibre Cement
Compressed fibre cement sheets are designed to elevate the look and design of outdoor decking in residential and commercial properties. James Hardie supplies several options for flooring, decking, and underlay, with HardieDeck being designed to provide a fire resistant external cladding option. Possessing a smooth and clean look, the HardieDeck is perfect for outdoor rooms, bushfire zones, and low set decks. Consisting of smooth wide boards, it allows for the freedom to choose an abundance of finishings and styles.
HardiePlank
Perfect for cost-effective home extensions, the HardiePlank weatherboard is an easy to install fibre cement option that comes in two distinct woodgrain textures. Used to clad whole homes or as extensions to brick homes, HardiePlank is trusted for its durability, speed of installation, and charming timber look. When used with HardieSmart wall systems, HardiePlank possesses a fire rating up to 60 minutes and adheres to bushfire attack requirements to BAL29. Along with being resistant to fire, it is also built to endure termites, rot, and moisture damage.
Explore Fire Resistant External Cladding Options with BetaBoard Today!
With bushfires a constant threat in Australia and with the weather getting hotter every year, it is important to reinforce your residential and commercial projects with fire resistant building supplies. BetaBoard supplies a range of fire-resistant options that are designed for protection while still offering a stylish design. Get in touch online if you have any queries about our products or pay a visit to one of our 4 stores to browse the range in person.
