Suitable for the exterior of almost all residential buildings
Home RAB® Pre Cladding
RAB Board is a non-combustible material which achieves excellent fire performance. The unique green panel has a built in air and water resistant barrier to keep moisture out, while still allowing the moisture vapour to pass through allowing framing cavity to dry.
It complies with the requirements of AS/NZS 2908. HomeRAB® PreClad™ Lining is manufactured in New Zealand and complies with the requirements of AS/NZS 2908. It’s is suitable to withstand wind pressures experienced in wind zones as specified in NZS 3604 up to very high wind zone. HomeRAB® PreClad™ Lining has been tested to comply with the performance requirements of New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Table 23. It is also suitable for use as structural bracing element as is tested as per P21 test method.
Description and details courtesy of James Hardie
FEATURES & BENEFITS:
- Provides early lock up and helps in achieving complete weathertightness which means you can start working on the inside before the final cladding goes on reducing build time, saving time and money
- With HomeRAB® PreClad™ Lining installed the building can be left exposed to external elements for 90 days allowing flexibility to install and finish the cladding within this period
- Can eliminate one building consent authority inspection when Pre-line and Pre-clad inspections are combined
- Water repellent sealer applied on the face and edges helps to dispose of moisture quickly and resists moisture penetration
- Provides general rigidity to the entire structure and can also be used to achieve structural bracing
- No intermediate cavity battens required
- Can be jointed off stud
- BRANZ appraised. Appraisal No. 611 (2008)
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Thickness: 4.5mm
Lengths: 2450mm, 2750mm or 3000mm
HomeRAB® PreClad™ Lining is an alternative to traditional building wraps used in residential buildings and provides the benefits of an extra weather tightness, improved thermal resistance and acoustic performance at the same time.