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At James Hardie, we create innovative products that increase the beauty, value, safety and durability of the buildings you design. Explore increased design options through our wide variety of product colors and textures, and enjoy superior performance that allows your designs to last a lifetime. Siding Products James Hardie Building Products, Inc. Artisan® Lap Use architectural-grade Artisan® Lap and the difference is plain to see. Utilizing the thickest material on the marketArtisan Lap creates deeply defined shadow lines which are both aesthetically pleasing and structurally integrated. Our unique tongue-and-groove design means tighter tolerances for a precise fit and finish. James Hardie Building Products, 1nc. HardiePlank Lap Siding HardiePlank lap siding offers the beauty and traditional look of wood lap siding while providing very non-wood-like benefits: low maintenance and an unmatched resistance to weather damage in wet and humid climates while retaining its natural beauty. Our proprietary ColorPlus® Technology combines a professionally developed 26-color paint palette optimally formulated for use with fiber cement. The multi-coat, baked-on factory application process delivers a strikingly beautiful and consistent finished product. James Hardie Building Products, Inc. HardieShingle Siding HardieShingle siding has the same warm, authentic look as cedar shingles, yet it doesn't rot, crack or split. It's beautiful as a primary siding or as a complement to other styles of James Hardie® siding. Our shingle siding panels come in a variety of decorative edges, and expedite installation in larger areas. Ideal for smaller coverage areas, HardieShingle individual shingles come in a variety of widths for an authentic handcrafted look. James Hardie Building Products, Inc. HardiePanel Vertical Siding HardiePanel siding products offer protection from fire, weather, and insects. Use our recommended metal edging to create sharp, expressed seams that result in a visually stunning exterior surface that's as low-maintenance and low-cost as it is high-quality. Trim The perfect accent for James Hardie's architectural grade Artisan® Lap is architectural-grade Artisan Accent Trim. With an impressive thickness of 1.5 inches, it casts the same dramatically deep and defined shadows as the Artisan Lap it accompanies. Of course, it also offers the same durability, low maintenance and ease of installation. James Hardie Building Products, Inc. HardieTrim Boards Our fiber cement trim and fascia add the finishing touch to a beautiful, lasting project. They provide unmatched durability in corners, columns, windows, rakes and friezes. HardieTrim boards are pre-primed with PrimePlus® sealer and primer. This proprietary process for fiber cement trim ensures uniform coverage of sealer and primer, providing an excellent surface for paints. HardieTrim boards come with a 10-year transferable limited warranty. James Hardie Building Products, 1nc. HardieSoffit Panels James Hardie pre-cut soffit panels eliminate the need for separate box or strip vents and minimize the need for cutting. HardieSoffit panels are available vented or non-vented, in a range of pre-cut sizes. All styles are pre-primed with PrimePlus® sealer and primer. This proprietary process ensures uniform coverage of sealer and primer, providing an excellent surface for paints. Our soffit panels also resist fungus and mildew, even in damp climates. James Hardie Building Products, Inc. HardieBacker 1/4 inch Cement Board, with EZ Grid® Technology HardieBacker 1/4 inch' Cement Board, with EZ Grid® Technology, for floors and countertops is America's best selling 1/4'' board. It's the solution you can trust for your wet area floors, walls, ceilings, and countertops. This no-mesh board is the lightest cement board available and cuts easily, even in tight, awkward spaces. James Hardie Building Products, Inc. HardieBacker 1/2 inch' Cement Board HardieBacker 1/2'' Cement Board for walls and floors delivers superior protection against moisture damage and mold growth. Its smooth surface may be painted, textured, wallpapered, or tiled. Green and Sustainable We support the entire building industry's efforts in creating products that deliver more sustainable homes, neighborhoods and commercial buildings. Together, we hope to provide a better built environment that will endure years to come. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PART 1 | GENERAL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.1 | SECTION INCLUDES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Fiber cement backer board panels. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.2 | RELATED SECTIONS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Section 05400 - Light Gage Metal Framing: wall framing and bracing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry: wood framing and bracing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Section 09260 - Gypsum Board: Vapor barrier material and installation requirements. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.3 | REFERENCES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | ANSI 108/A118/A136 - American National Standards for the Installation of Ceramic Tile. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | ANSI A108.11 - Installation of Cementitious Backer Units. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | ANSl A118.4 - Specifications for Latex Portland Cement Mortar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | ANSI A118.9- Cementitous Baker Units. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | ANSl A136.1 - Organic Adhesives for Installation of Ceramic Tile | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F. | ASTM C1288 - Discrete Non-Asbestos Fiber-Cement Interior Substrate Sheets. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.4 | SUBMITTALS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Submit under provisions of Section 01300. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Preparation instructions and recommendations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Storage and handling requirements and recommendations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Installation methods. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 4 by 6 inches (100 by 150 mm) square, representing actual product, color, and patterns. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.5 | QUALITY ASSURANCE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Installer Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years experience with installation of similar products. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.6 | DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Store boards flat on a smooth level surface. Protect edges and corners from chipping. Store sheets under cover and keep dry prior to installing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.7 | PROJECT CONDITIONS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.8 | WARRANTY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Product Warranty: limited product warranty against manufacturing defects: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | HardieBacker 1/2 inch (13 mm) nominal cement board for 20 years. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | HardieBacker 1/4 inch (6 mm) nominal cement board for 20 years. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Workmanship Warranty: application limited warranty for 2 years. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PART 2 | PRODUCTS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.1 | MANUFACTURERS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Acceptable Manufacturer: James Hardie Building Products, Inc., which is located at: 26300 La Alameda Suite 400 ; Mission Viejo, CA 92691; Toll Free Tel: 866-274-3464; Tel: 949-367-4980; Email: request info; Web: www.jameshardiecommercial.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Substitutions: Not permitted. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Requests for approval of equal substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.2 | BACKERBOARD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Type: HardieBacker 1/2 inch (13 mm) nominal cement board as manufactured by James Hardie Building Products, 1nc. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Type: HardieBacker 1/4 inch (6 mm) nominal cement board as manufactured by James Hardie Building Products, Inc. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Material shall meet the following building code compliance: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Non-asbestos fiber-cement board to comply with ASTM C1288 and ANSl A118.9. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Board shall meet the building code compliance National Evaluation Report No. NER 405. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | US Department of Housing and Urban Development Materials Release 1268C. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | California DSA PA-019. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5. | City of Los Angeles, Research Report No. 24862. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.3 | FASTENERS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Wood Framing fasteners | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Wood framing: 1-1/2 inches (32 mm) corrosion resistant (galvanized or stainless steel) roofing nails. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Wood framing: 1-1/2 inches (32 mm) No. 8 by 0.375 inch (9.5 mm) HD self-drilling, corrosion resistant ribbed wafer head screws. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Metal Framing: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Metal framing: 1-1/2 inches (32 mm) No. 8 by 0.375 inch (9.5 mm) HD self-drilling, corrosion resistant ribbed wafer head screws. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PART 3 | EXECUTION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.1 | EXAMINATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | If framing preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.2 | WALL FRAMING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Either vertical or horizontal, nominal 2 inches by 4 inches ( 51 mm by 102 mm) wood framing spaced a maximum of 24 inches (610 mm) on center with end joints staggered from adjacent courses in both vertical and horizontal applications. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | To comply with ANSI A108.11, either vertical or horizontal, nominal 2 inches by 4 inches ( 51 mm by 102 mm) wood framing spaced a maximum of 16 inches (406 mm) on center with end joints staggered from adjacent courses in both vertical and horizontal applications. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Either vertical or horizontal, minimum 20 gauge 3-5/8 inches (92 mm) C-Stud 24 inches (610 mm) maximum on center metal framing complying with local building codes with end joints staggered from adjacent courses in both vertical and horizontal applications. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | comply with ANSl A108.11, either vertical or horizontal, minimum 20 gauge 3-5/8 inches (92 mm) C-Stud 16 inches (406 mm) maximum on center metal framing complying with local building codes with end joints staggered from adjacent courses in both vertical and horizontal applications. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | Install a vapor barrier. Refer to Section 09260 for material and installation requirements. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Comply with building code regarding vapor barrier requirements. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Repair any punctures or tears in vapor barrier prior to the installation of the board. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.3 | FLOOR FRAMING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Design: Maximum deflection (dead and live load combined) for floor framing shall not exceed the following: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Typical: L/360. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Natural stone: L/270. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.4 | PREPARATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.5 | INSTALLATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Install sheets with 1/8 inch (3 mm) gap between sheets. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Place fasteners 8 inches (152 mm) on center no closer than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) from board edges and 2 inches (51 mm) from board corners. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Boards shall be placed with a minimum 1/4 inch (6 mm) clearance from the floor surfaces and other horizontal tile termination locations, including above tub edges. This gap shall be free of adhesive and grout and filled with a flexible sealant. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Boards shall be placed with a minimum 1/8 inch (3 mm) clearance from wall and cabinet bases, and other horizontal tile termination locations, including above tub edges. This gap shall be free of adhesive and grout and filled with a flexible sealant. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | Joints shall be reinforced with 2 inches (51 mm) wide, high-strength, coated, alkali-resistant, glass fiber reinforcing tape embedded into the wet mastic or modified thinset mortar and allowed to dry thoroughly. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F. | For large tiled areas, movement/control joints shall be provided in accordance with ANSl A108, Section AN-3.7 or as indicated on drawings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| G. | Wall tiles complying with ANSl A137.1 are attached to the board with flexible Type I mastic adhesives complying with ANSl A136.1, or acrylic or latex-modified thinset mortars complying with ANSl A118.4, in accordance with ANSl A108. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||