20160401b33d44-Scyon Axon Installation Manual May 2015 v2 FA
20160401b33d44-Scyon Axon Installation Manual May 2015 v2 FA
20160401b33d44-Scyon Axon Installation Manual May 2015 v2 FA
Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. Failure to install, finish or maintain this product in accordance with applicable building codes, regulations, standards and James Hardie’s written application
instructions may lead to personal injury, affect system performance, violate local building codes, and void James Hardie’s product warranty.
2. All warranties, conditions, liabilities (direct, indirect or consequential) and obligations whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise other than those specified in
James Hardie’s product warranty are excluded to the fullest extent allowed by law. For James Hardie’s product warranty information and disclaimers about the
information in this manual, see the section at the end of this manual.
3. The builder must ensure the product meets aesthetic requirements before installation. James Hardie will not be responsible for rectifying aesthetic surface
variations following installation.
4. Make sure your information is up to date. When specifying or installing James Hardie® products, ensure you have the current manual. If in doubt, or you need
more information, visit www.jameshardie.com.au or Ask James Hardie™ on 13 11 03.
James HardieTM 9mm Aluminium External Corner. 3,000mm long 5 per pack HardieBlade® Saw blade and HEPA vacuum
A ready to paint aluminium extrusion, to be used with EasyLapTM panel and
ScyonTM AxonTM cladding, at external corner junctions to conceal the board edge. extraction.
Part No. 305521 Good Dust reducing circular saw equipped with
n
James HardieTM 9mm Aluminium Horizintal h Flashing 3,000mm long 5 per pack fibreshears (manual, electric or pneumatic).
A ready to paint aluminium horizontal flashing, to be used with Position cutting station in a well-ventilated area.
n
EasyLapTM panel and ScyonTM AxonTM cladding, for horizontal control joints.
Part No. 305613 drilling/other machining
When drilling or machining you should always wear a P1 or P2
James HardieTM 9mm Aluminium Horizintal h Jointer 10 per pack
dust mask and warn others in the immediate area.
A ready to paint aluminium jointer, used to join the James HardieTM 9mm
Aluminium Horizontal h Flashing. Part No. 305614 important noteS
HardieBreak™ thermal strip 45 per pack 1. For maximum protection (lowest respirable dust production),
A building code requirement and is installed behind James Hardie external cladding James Hardie recommends always using “Best” - level
over metal framing and HardieWrap™ Weather Barrier. Refer to HardieBreak thermal cutting methods where feasible.
strip installation guide. Unit size 43 x 12 x 2750mm. Part No. 305612 2. NEVER use a power saw indoors.
HardieWrapTM Weather Barrier 3. NEVER use a circular saw blade that does not carry the
A non-perforated, highly breathable and reflective safe-glare weather barrier designed to be used behind Scyon™ HardieBlade® logo.
external cladding products to help protect the building. For alternate products, please refer to HardieWrap™ 4. NEVER dry sweep - Use wet suppression or HEPA vacuum.
weather barrier section (p.2) Unit size 2750mm x 30000mm Part No. 305664. 5. NEVER use grinders.
tools 6. ALWAYS follow tool manufacturers’ safety recommendations.
HardieBladeTM Saw Blade. 185mm diameter 1 each P1 or P2 respirators should be used in conjunction with above
A 185mm diameter poly-diamond blade for fast and clean cutting of James Hardie cutting practices to further reduce dust exposures. Additional
fibre cement. Part No. 300660 exposure information is available at www.jameshardie.com.au
to help you determine the most appropriate cutting method for
your job requirements. If concern still exists about exposure
accesSories / tools not supplied by james hardie levels or you do not comply with the above practices, you
should always consult a qualified industrial hygienist or contact
James Hardie recommends the following products for use in conjunction with the ScyonTM AxonTM cladding. James Hardie does not supply James Hardie for further information.
these products. Please contact the component manufacturer for information on their warranties and further information on their products.
product description PRODUCT DESCRIPTION STORAGE AND HANDLING
Dust-reducing saw Vacuum extraction with HEPA filter To avoid damage, all James Hardie building products
Dust reducing saw with a HardiBlade® Used with HEPA filter and paper bag for should be stored with edges and corners of the
saw blade reduced dust exposure product protected from chipping. James Hardie
Makita 5057KB Hitachi C7YA
building products must be installed in a dry state
Buildex FibreTEK® Fibre cement nails and protected from weather during transport and
40mm long for fixing Scyon Axon 2.8 x 40mm min. class 3 fibre cement nail
sheets into steel frames of 0.55mm to
storage. The product must be laid flat under cover on
ND 50mm stainless steel brad nail a smooth level surface clear of the ground to avoid
0.75mm BMT. 14 gauge x 50mm ND 304 stainless steel nail.
Suitable only for N1, N2, N3, & C1 exposure to water, moisture, etc.
SCYON™ AXON™ CLADDING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 1 OF 8
SCOPE HardieWrap™ weather barrier ‘Timber used for house construction must have
General HardieWrap™ weather barrier must be installed the level of durability appropriate for the relevant
This manual covers the use of the Scyon™ Axon™ under Scyon™ Axon™ cladding in accordance with climate and expected service life and conditions
cladding in a residential facade application over a the AS/NZS 4200.2 ‘Pliable building membranes including exposure to insect attacks or to moisture,
seasoned timber wall frame or a light-gauge steel frame. and underlays – Installation’ and HardieWrap™ which could cause decay.’ Reference AS 1684.2
Technical Data Sheet. ’Residential timber-framed construction’.
DESIGN
HardieWrap™ weather barrier delivers a triple-
General Steel
shield of protection to help against external weather
All design and construction must comply with the Use of steel framing must be in accordance with
penetration, internal condensation build-up and
appropriate requirements of the current Building NASH standard for Residential and Low-Rise Steel
external heat penetration. Additionally, it enhances
Code of Australia (BCA) and other applicable Framing Part 1:Design Criteria and the framing
the wall thermal performance, please refer to
regulations and standards. manufactures specifications. Framing members
www.jameshardie.com.au or www.accel.com.au
for more information. must have a base metal thickness (BMT) between 0.55
Responsibility to 1.6mm. The steel framing must have the appropriate
The specifier or other party responsible for the project If using an alternate product in lieu of HardieWrap™ level of durability required to prevent corrosion.
must ensure that the details in this specification are weather barrier, the designer must ensure that the
appropriate for the intended application and that product is fit for purpose and it has the following Thermal Break
additional detailing is performed for specific design or properties in accordance with AS/NZS 4200.1: For steel frames, it’s a building code requirement to
any areas that fall outside the scope of this specification. n
Vapour barrier - low or medium install a thermal break behind direct fixed cladding.
n
Water barrier - high James Hardie recommends the James Hardie™
Slab and footings HardieBreak™ thermal strip. Refer to the HardieBreak™
The slab and footings on which the building is In hot humid areas of Australia, HardieWrap™ thermal strip installation guide for more information.
situated must comply with AS 2870 ‘Residential weather barrier may not be suitable, refer to the
slabs and footings – Construction’ and the building designer for a suitable membrane and Ask
Tolerances
requirements of the Building Code of Australia (BCA). James Hardie® on 13 11 03.
Ensure frame is square and work from a central
Soft compressible insulation installed between datum line. Frames must be straight and true to
Ground clearances the front of the wall studs and directly behind the provide a flush face to receive the sheeting.
Install James Hardie external cladding with a external cladding can cause installation issues and A suggested maximum tolerance of between
minimum 150mm clearance to the earth on the is thus not recommended. 3mm and 4mm in any 3000mm length of frame
exterior of the building or in accordance with local
will give best results. Scyon™ Axon™ cladding will
building codes if greater than 150mm is required. Flashing
Maintain a minimum 50mm clearance between not straighten excessively warped or distorted
All wall openings, penetrations, intersections, frames and any warping may still be visible after the
James Hardie external cladding and roofs, decks, connections, window sills, heads and jambs must
paths, steps and driveways. cladding is applied.
be flashed prior to cladding installation.
Adjacent finished grade must slope away from the
building in accordance with local building codes, Accessories
typically a minimum slope of 50mm minimum Some Scyon™ Axon™ cladding accessories may
over the first metre. require installation prior to fixing of the boards. Refer
to the relevant details in this document.
Do not install external cladding such that it may
remain in contact with standing water. FRAMING
NOTE: Greater clearance may be required in order General
to comply with termite protection provisions, see The Scyon™ Axon™ cladding is installed vertically to
below for more information. both timber and metal studs.
Framing width at sheet joints must be a minimum
Termite Protection of 45mm. Where the studs at sheet joints are less
The BCA specifies the requirements for termite than 45mm wide provide double 35mm wide studs
barriers. Where the exposed slab edge is used as at sheet joints. Ensure double studs are well nailed
part of the termite barrier system, a minimum of together and flush at the outside face.
75mm of the exposed slab edge must be visible to
permit ready detection of termite entry. All intermediate support studs must be a minimum
of 70 x 35mm for timber and 64 x 35mm deep for
Structural bracing metal framing. Maximum stud spacings for Scyon™
Scyon™ Axon™ cladding can be installed to provide Axon™ cladding for wind load classifications of AS FIGURE 1 FRAME STRAIGHTNESS
wall bracing against lateral forces due to wind. For 4055 ‘Wind Loads for Housing’ are given in Table 1.
further information, Ask James Hardie™ on 13 11 03. NOTE: Brad nailing option is not suitable in high
wind areas, see Tables 1 and 2. STEP 1 le 1
Fire rated walls Tab
Construct frame See
Scyon Axon cladding can achieve fire ratings of
™ ™
table 1 and fitting of
windows STEP 2
60/60/60 and 90/90/90 when constructed with Install
additional fire rated linings as specified in the James maximum stud spacing - as 4055 HardieWrapTM
weather barrier
Hardie fire and acoustically rated walls design WIND CLASSIFICATION STUD SPACING (mm)
manual and construction of fire and acoustically Non-Cyclonic Cyclonic General areas 1200mm of
rated walls technical specification. building edges STEP 3
all fasteners except brad nails Run a string line
MOISTURE MANAGEMENT that will act as a
N1, N2, N3 C1 600 600 guide for the
General bottom edge of
N4 C2 600 400 the ScyonTM
It is the responsibility of designer or specifier to AxonTM sheet.
identify moisture related risks associated with any N5, N6 C3/C4 400 300
particular building design. Wall construction design brad nails ONLY
must effectively manage moisture, accounting for N1, N2, N3 C1 600 600
both the interior and exterior environments of the N4 C2 N/A N/A
building, particularly in buildings that have a higher Stringline
N5, N6 C3, C4 N/A N/A Ensure required
risk of wind driven rain penetration or that are ground clearance
provided
artificially heated or cooled.
Timber
In addition all wall openings, penetrations, junctions, Use of timber framing must be in accordance with FIGURE 2 PREPARATION
connections, window sills, heads and jambs must AS 1684 - ‘Residential timber-framed construction’
incorporate appropriate flashing and waterproofing. and the framing manufacturer’s specifications. PREPARATION
Materials, components and their installation that
are used to manage moisture in framed wall Use only seasoned timber. Unseasoned timber must
not be used because it is prone to shrinkage and NOTES
construction must, at a minimum, comply with the
requirements of relevant standards and the BCA. can cause sheets and frames to move. Generally, external and internal corners have
additional framing requirements. Refer to the external
PAGE 2 OF 8 SCYON™ AXON™ CLADDING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS and internal corner details for more information.
FASTENERS
50mm horizontally 18mm HardieWrapTM
General at corners weather barrier
All fasteners specified should be driven flush as 150mm 50mm EPDM foam
vertically at See
shown in Figure 3. corners Table 2
back sealing tape
See
Table 2
ScyonTM
AxonTM sheet
See
Table 2
18mm
STEP 7
150mm min. Fix next sheet in
vertically place. Wipe any
Countersink Drive screw Flush nailing Unacceptable: Unacceptable: excess sealant
Screw flush under driven over driven at corners
2-3mm*
from joint
*Cover screw hole with epoxy (e.g. megapoxy P1 or Hilti CA 125. Where the 50mm min. 600mm
temperature is below 15º, use Hilti CA 273) levelled flush with sheet. Once at corners max.
cured, apply James Hardie® Base Coat using the base coat applicator and FIGURE 9 fix next sheet
sand smooth when cured with 100-120 grit sand paper.
Fastener edge distance, See Table 1
see fastener options section
FIGURE 3 NAIL FASTENER DEPTH fastener options
FIGURE 5 sheet fastening spacing
Fasteners should be screwed as close as possible
45
to the stud corners to avoid deflection of the stud SHEET INSTALLATION
flange, see Figure 4. Note: You must ensure the product is of acceptable
quality prior to installation, see Important Note 3. Timber stud
Timber frames
For timber frames, use a ND 50mm 14 gauge 304 FIGURE 6 apply foam tape
stainless steel brad nail. See Table 2 for suitability.
Alternatively, a 2.8 x 40mm galvanised fibre cement nail.
HardieWrapTM Continuous 3mm
weather barrier 18 diameter bead
NOTE: When using brad nails: ScyonTM of James Hardie
n
Do not over drive the fasteners into the sheet. 50mm EPDM AxonTM sheet 1 - 2mm joint sealant
foam back
n
Ensure that brad nails are not used in high wind sealing tape
10
areas, see Tables 1 and 2.
n
Where twisting/warping of the top or bottom
timber plates may occur, consideration should be FIGURE 11 fibre cement nail fixing
given to either using fibre cement nails or closing
up brad nail spacings at the plates.
STEP 5
Fix first sheet in place, ensuring
Steel frames required edge distances are
For 0.55mm - 0.75mm BMT steel framing, use maintained, see fastener
options section
40mm Buildex FibreTEK® screws. For 0.8mm - 1.6mm
BMT steel framing, use 40mm HardiDrive® screws.
Refer to thermal break statement in Figure12. Table 2 FIGURE 7 fix first sheet
below outlines the maximum sheet fastener spacings:
HardieWrapTM
TABLE 2 weather barrier
Continuous 3mm 50mm EPDM foam
diameter bead of back sealing tape
maximum SHEET FASTENER SPACINGS-as 4055 James Hardie joint
sealant
WIND CLASSIFICATION FASTENER SPACING (mm)
Non-Cyclonic Cyclonic General areas 1200mm of
building edges
all specified fasteners except brad nails
N1, N2, N3 C1 200 200
N4 C2 200 200
STEP 6
N5, N6 C3/C4 200 150 Apply a continuous 3mm diameter FIGURE 12 sheet joint on steel: Flush and
brad nails ONLY bead of James Hardie joint sealant concealed fixing options
to the underside shiplap.
N1, N2, N3 C1 150 150
N4 C2 N/A N/A
FIGURE 8 apply joint sealant
N5, N6 C3, C4 N/A N/A SCYON™ AXON™ CLADDING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 3 OF 8
CAD’s details are available at EXTERNAL CORNER DETAILS internal CORNER DETAILS
www.accel.com.au
Continuous bead of
25mm James HardieTM sealant
HardieWrap TM
Concrete
slab/footing JH
aluminium
snap on Framing
corner
HardieWrapTM
FIGURE 13 slab/eave junction detail weather
barrier
Do not
window details snap outer
piece on
until full
height of the
sheet is fixed
into position James Hardie
HardieWrapTM 75 x 75mm
weather barrier HardieWrapTM James Hardie Before inserting outer corner flashing
weather barrier 75 x 75mm piece use pliers to JH aluminium
Continuous bead of corner flashing break off teeth along snap on corner
James Hardie joint sealant score line
Do not snap outer piece
on until full height
ScyonTM AxentTM trim FIGURE 17 snap on corner option of the sheet is
fixed into postion
Nominal ScyonTM AxonTM cladding
6mm
Continuous bead or
James Hardie joint sealant
Suitable flexible
sub-sill flashing HardieWrapTM
weather
ScyonTM AxentTM trim barrier
fixed to frame
HardieWrapTM
ScyonTM AxonTM cladding weather barrier
ScyonTM AxentTM
James Hardie trim
Internal lining 75 x 75mm 38 x 45/89mm FIGURE 20B ALUMINIUM INTERNAL corner
corner flashing
HardieWrapTM
weather
barrier
ScyonTM
AxonTM cladding 30
mm
Scyon Axent trim
TM TM
fastened to frame
ScyonTM AxentTM trim
Suitable corrosion Continuous bead 38 x 45/89mm
resistant flashing of James Hardie 30mm
joint sealant
75mm
Timber manufacturer’s instructions. Sealants, if coated,
framing James HardieTM
Aluminium Horizontal must be compatible with the paint system. James
h flashing fixed
to bottom plate Hardie recommends the use of James Hardie™ joint
at 300mm centres
sealant, which is a paintable polyurethane sealant.
NOTE Painting
Trim shiplap to Do not fix the upper
achieve squared edge. EasyLap™ Panel to Scyon™ Axon™ cladding is primed and ready for
the bottom plate. painting. All sheets must be dry before painting.
Continuous bead
of James Hardie Seal edges of Refer to the project specification for paint
joint sealant sheet before fixing
Scyon Axent trim
TM TM requirements. Scyon™ Axon™ cladding must
38 x 45mm be painted within 3 months of being fixed. In
ScyonTM AxonTM cladding areas within 1km of a coastal area or corrosive
environment, the Scyon™ Axon™ cladding must be
James Hardie
75 x 75mm painted immediately after fixing sheets to minimise
corner flashing HardieWrapTM contamination build up on the heads of the
weather barrier
fasteners, as it may lead to fastener corrosion.
James Hardie recommends the application of two
FIGURE 21 trim corner option coats minimum of a quality acrylic paint over the
pre-primed boards in accordance with the
paint manufacturer’s specifications. If the screw
junction details countersunk option is used, its recommended that
FIGURE 24 upper floor junction/Horizontal joint any sanded patches are primed before applying the
two finial coats. Some environments require special
NOTE: Join the James Hardie 9mm Aluminium coatings including coastal areas. Painting selection
Horizontal h flashing on intermediate studs and and specifications are dependant on the paint
not off stud or behind sheet joins. chosen. Refer to the paint manufacturer for further
information and details of their warranty.
HardieWrapTM
weather HardieWrapTM
barrier weather barrier Staining
James Hardie does not recommend stains and
clear coats directly applied to its external cladding
Scyon Axon
TM TM
products. For a stained look solution, contact the
cladding
James Hardie technical team on 13 11 03.
75mm MAINTENANCE
min
10mm
The extent and nature of maintenance will depend
Suitable on the geographical location and exposure of the
corrosion
resistant building. As a guide, it is recommended that basic
flashing
normal maintenance tasks shall include but not be
Damp course limited to:
Masonry wall
FIGURE 22 vertical butt joint Timber frame n
Washing down exterior surfaces every 6-12 months*
n
Periodic inspections should be made to ensure
fasteners are adequately securing the sheets
to framing.
Wall frame FIGURE 25 horizontal junction 1 n
Re-applying of exterior protective finishes*
HardieWrapTM Flooring n
Maintaining the exterior envelope and connections
weather barrier
including joints, penetrations, flashings and
sealants that may provide a means of moisture
ScyonTM AxonTM
cladding ScyonTM AxonTM cladding entry beyond the exterior cladding.
n
Cleaning out gutters, blocked pipes and overflows
HardieWrapTM weather barrier as required.
overlapping flashing
n
Pruning back vegetation that is close to or
touching the building.
Suitable corrosion
resistant metal
flashing *Refer to your paint manufacturer for washing
20mm
75mm down and recoating requirements related to paint
20mm to min
50mm performance.
overhang
Damp proof Masonry wall
course where
required
Timber frame