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Modern Coastal renovation in Sapphire Beach using Hardie Fine Texture Cladding.

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Turning your traditional patio or verandah into an exciting entertainment space is the perfect way to extend your indoor living space into the outdoors. You’ll want to ensure any materials you use are hard-wearing to stand up against repeated use and the elements (from heavy rain to harsh sunshine), and the renovation itself shouldn’t break the bank. Choosing a product like HardieDeck™ means you get all the elegance of a sleek and sturdy deck without the drawbacks of traditional timber. Made from James Hardie’s™ premium fibre cement, the HardieDeck is a stylish addition to any outdoor space. It works just as well for your exterior dining area as it does around the edges of your pool. Outdoor kitchen for entertaining There’s nothing quite like firing up the barbie and inviting friends and family over for a meal out in the sunshine. A kitchen outside is a great way to use your outdoor space, but you need to ensure the materials around it will be able to withstand the hot summer days and rainy weather, and won’t get stained from spills and dropped food. Linea Weatherboard is the ideal choice for an outdoor kitchen – not only is it modern, durable and easy to install, but it’s resistant to shrinking, swelling and cracking. One last thing to remember for any outdoor kitchen: if you plan to install a barbecue on your deck, make sure the flooring is heat resistant and strong enough to support the extra weight of large appliances.

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Tips for a Hamptons-style Outdoor Room with Natalee Bowen

With boundless coastlines, a breathtaking outback, sightseeing for days, and year-round agreeable weather, it’s no wonder Australia has a love affair with our land down under. With outdoor living playing such an intrinsic part of the Australian lifestyle, it only makes sense that one of our favourite home design styles embraces all that is beautiful about the great outdoors. Hamptons style combines comfort, elegance, and natural surrounds in one highly covetable design trend, and Australia can’t get enough.
To get the scoop on all things Hamptons outdoor style, we sat down with a professional designer and Hamptons expert, Natalee Bowen.
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To wholeheartedly embrace Hamptons style is to wholeheartedly embrace the great outdoors, and what better way to do this than by adding one or two outdoor buildings to your design scheme. For design expert, Natalee, “Hamptons style is all about creating the summer resort style of living. An alfresco kitchen, outdoor pool and adjacent pool house, or something as simple as large sliding doors that open up your home to the backyard are all ideal for creating a complete outdoor entertaining space. You want to feel like your home is a holiday destination all year round,” she adds.
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Three Birds Renovations create an oasis for relaxation! This outdoor room is complete with a day bed and outdoor fireplace for resort-style luxury!
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Whether you’re working with an interior or exterior, Hamptons style is all about intricate structures. If you include a covered verandah in your design scheme, consider adding a pitched gable roof to keep in line with the traditional look of Hamptons style roofing, advises Natalee. Don’t forget to include that quintessential weatherboard look on the exterior of your verandah or outdoor room with <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboard</a>. The weatherboard look that’s created with the cement composite profile is as close to traditional Hamptons style weatherboard as you can get and instantly infuses a charming coastal ambience. “It’s all about creating long, clean lines and deep shadows with <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboard</a>”, says Natalee.
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The devil is all in the detail when creating a Hamptons outdoor room, verandah or complementary structures such as balustrades, eaves, cupolas, and arbours. “Australian’s are continually being drawn to more elegant and sophisticated design elements”, says Natalee. This can be adopted with upstairs balconies and detailed balustrades. “Vertical or crisscrossed timber balustrades in calming whites or a contrasting shade is one of those classic architectural details that adds a touch of elegance to a Hamptons home”, says Natalee. What’s more, additions such as these mingle beautifully with exterior materials such as <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboard</a>.
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While there’s no denying that the elegance of Hamptons style immediately draws eyes upwards to features like weatherboard and impressive roofing, it pays to focus on embellishments below your feet as well. For Natalee, a Hamptons style floor is all about wooden flooring. “If you’re dressing the floors in your outdoor room, I love wide oak floorboards in either an American mocha shade or stained dark oak to create an open and breezy flow to the rest of the house.”
<img src="//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/5Fqt3cWPL4ONdNAfP9BgLO/2ec1408cdf422897d02278aeb9ed0e15/linea-moderncoastal-glennhaven-TBRphoto-jameshardie_4_euaxn1.webp" alt="linea-moderncoastal-glennhaven-TBRphoto-jameshardie_4_euaxn1" />High ceilings, an outdoor kitchen and <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboard</a> are three of the essential elements that create a Hamptons-style outdoor room.
If you’re laying flooring outdoors in an entryway or driveway, stone is a popular choice for Hamptons style. “Natural textures like stone work wonders in a Hamptons style home because you’re once again bringing in that natural element”, says Natalee. “Using natural materials such as stone is also a great way to bring in the Hamptons colour palette of whites, neutrals and greys”, she adds.
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When it comes to creating Hamptons style with your alfresco accents, “The key words are timeless elegance”, says Natalee. “Many homeowners get confused between Hamptons and beachy or Hamptons and country,” she adds. To avoid zigzagging between contrasting design styles and staying true to traditional Hamptons style, Natalee advises focusing on texture and colour palette. “A soothing colour scheme of pastels, all-white or soft grey that takes inspiration from the ocean along with natural materials like rattan and timber will bring an instant feeling of freshness to your home.” When choosing décor or furniture items for your verandah, always opt for natural materials such as timber cabinetry or cane chairs.
<img src="//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/wi0CBPGmy9fhdz6JuggcV/6829d61b41a227de620ce03b86a0b8cd/hardiegroove-hamptons-mindarie-jameshardie-202005-4__1_.webp" alt="hardiegroove-hamptons-mindarie-jameshardie-202005-4__1_" />Natalee suggests using a neutral colour palette and natural textures to give your Hamptons outdoor room a relaxing, elegant and timeless appeal.
Another common misjudgement when creating a Hamptons style décor scheme is confusing coastal charm with coastal kitsch by over-decorating. To combat this, Natalee recommends pairing back on your décor items and only bringing in natural elements with jute or sisal rugs, a shell or two here and there, and pops of colour with plants and linen cushions. If you really want to make a bold splash in your verandah or outdoor room, you can’t go wrong with a beaded chandelier.

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James Hardie CPD Webinar Series

Less travel, more time? Whilst the current extra desk time presents a real challenge for us all, there are some positives; catching up on admin tasks, organising future work, and continuing professional development.
Why not join James Hardie to boost your CPD hours at home? We’d be delighted to offer your practice an online CPD, at a date and time convenient to you and your colleagues or simply join one of our national CPD presentations. Details below.
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UNDERSTANDING BUILDING MATERIAL SELECTION: HOW TO USE TRANSPARENT ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF MATERIALS OVER A PROJECT’S LIFE
<h2 id="dates">DATES:</h2>
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<li>Thursday October 22 – 1PM</li>
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<a href="https://jameshardie.webex.com/jameshardie/onstage/g.php?MTID=e63c3cb58ff10f3a6e25bf9b1e09d32c9">REGISTER HERE</a>
OVERVIEW: The twin crises of climate breakdown and biodiversity loss are a serious issue of our time. Globally, buildings and construction play a major part, accounting for nearly 40% of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions whilst also having a significant impact on our natural habitats. In this CPD we look at how to make informed choices to reduce embodied carbon in your projects, how best to use data to interpret the data.
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After completing this course, attendees will be able to:
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<li>Understand how to calculate Embodied Carbon in Buildings</li>
<li>How to use Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) for decision making</li>
<li>Make sense of product declarations and certifications</li>
<li>Use Building Rating Tools to measure embodied carbon</li>
<li>Where to find the information that will help you assess</li>
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<h2 id="othercpdpresentations">OTHER CPD PRESENTATIONS</h2>
We also have CPD content on the following topics:
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<li>Safe and Enduring Facades that meet Design Ambition</li>
<li>Managing Weather and Condensation</li>
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Please get in touch if you are interested in having a presentation to your team.

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Incorporating Rigid Air Barriers as the Foundation of Modern Facade Design (Whitepaper)

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Good façade design plays a critical role in high performing Australian buildings – from managing condensation and preventing water penetration, to resisting the spread of fire on the exterior of buildings. In today’s market, a variety of cladding materials are available, including fibre cement, terracotta and zinc to name a few, giving architects and builders significant design flexibility. However, despite the range of solutions on the market, traditional façade design and installation methods have been falling short in some key areas.
According to a 2019 study by Deakin University in conjunction with Griffith University and other research partners, building defects relating to components of external wall systems, specifically the building fabric and <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/categories/cladding">exterior cladding</a>, are common across the country.[i] The study analysed 2012 building defect reports across multiple states, finding that 33% of issues were related to water penetration and moisture caused by non-compliant or poorly-fitted cladding, or ineffective waterproofing.[ii] According to recent industry reports, cladding defects related to fire performance are also rampant.[iii]
In Australia, new buildings are emerging that push the limits of architectural complexity, heights and beauty. Presenting a unique design challenge due to more extreme weather conditions at greater heights, exteriors with more joints and junctions and elevated requirements for airtightness, efficiency and durability, these new structures have made compliance more difficult using traditional methods. New, holistic approaches to building facade design and construction are needed to meet strict demands for weather and airtightness, energy efficiency, resilience and fire protection.
<a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/rab-board">Rigid air barriers</a> have emerged as the foundational component for external wall systems of the future. A new approach to façade design in Australia, rigid air barrier panels are high-performance weather barriers that are specially designed to meet changing industry requirements and withstand Australia’s unpredictable climate.
Download the whitepaper for the full story on how rigid air barriers such as the James Hardie RAB™ Board, can be incorporated into high performing facades, withstanding the most challenging of weather conditions.
<a href="https://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/resources/whitepapers/rigid-air-barriers-modern-facade-design?andsrc=resource-tab">DOWNLOAD FULL WHITEPAPER HERE</a>
[i] Johnson, Nicole and Sacha Reid. “An Examination of Building Defects in Residential Multi-owned Properties.” Griffith University. <a href="https://www.griffith.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/831279/Examining-Building-Defects-Research-Report.pdf">https://www.griffith.edu.au/_data/assets/pdffile/0030/831279/Examining-Building-Defects-Research-Report.pdf</a> (accessed 23 April 2020).
[ii] Ibid.
[iii] Construction Forestry Maritime Mining And Energy Union. “Shaky Foundations: The National Crisis in Construction.” CFMMEU. <a href="https://www.cfmmeu.org.au/sites/www.cfmmeu.org.au/files/uploads/CFMEU-Shaky-Foundations-FINAL.pdf">https://www.cfmmeu.org.au/sites/www.cfmmeu.org.au/files/uploads/CFMEU-Shaky-Foundations-FINAL.pdf</a> (accessed 23 April 2020).

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Here's how incorporating rigid air barriers can improve the performance and aesthetics of modern facade design in James Hardie's informative whitepaper.

Incorporating Rigid Air Barriers in Modern Facade Design

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Taking the hassle out of fire rated construction

During more than a decade working in the residential building sector, Georges has come up against all kinds of problems and challenges. But the biggest headache of them all is building fire rated walls. For years Georges thought he had no choice but to use brick walls to meet fire rating requirements for MGM projects. “Building up an intertenancy fire rated brick wall requires a lot of time, labour and precision,” says Georges “and the mess it creates on site is pretty disruptive too.” Having used bricks all this time, Georges was delighted to discover a simple, low-cost alternative at a James Hardie seminar on fire-rating solutions. Discovering that <a href="http://www.jameshardie.com.au/systems/hardiesmart-intertenancy-wall-system/">HardieSmart™ Intertenancy wall system </a>is installed by carpenters, with no bricks, no mess and no extra plasterboard layer, has been a game changer for Georges and his customers. Not only does the <a href="http://www.jameshardie.com.au/systems/hardiesmart-intertenancy-wall-system/">HardieSmart Intertenancy wall </a>system save a lot of hassle in construction, it also saves on installation time and costs. “People want their dream houses, and it’s my job to make their dream into reality” says Georges. “Presenting the simple math to customers about time and cost savings gives them a lot of confidence. When it came to choosing a fire-rating solution for one of their recent building projects in Ryde, HardieSmart™ Intertenancy wall system was the obvious choice. With this innovative breakthrough, everyone working with MGM wins, from the estimators to the foreman and, most importantly, the customers, who can choose a budget alternative for their project, without sacrificing safety or quality. If you’re still dealing with the mess and aggro that comes with fire rated walls, it’s time to look beyond brick and discover the <a href="http://www.jameshardie.com.au/systems/hardiesmart-intertenancy-wall-system/">HardieSmart Intertenancy wall system</a>. Send your plans to technical.team@jameshardie.com.au or call our team on 13 11 03 to start making life easier for everyone. <img src="//images.contentful.com/rg5y8r6t6cjr/1v5yzDKdUlMV835MG49t5K/f30abbd8341f5d9c67c8391ce8a923bc/HardieSmart-Case-Study-Georges-250x400px-v2.jpg" alt="HardieSmart-Case-Study-Georges-250x400px-v2" />

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Learn how to simplify fire-rated construction with HardieSmart™ Intertenancy wall system. Get expert advice and inspiration for your next building project.

Taking the Hassle out of Fire Rated Construction Using Hardiesmart™ Walls

Take the headache out of a reclad with James Hardie Cladding.

As the market has moved away from using Aluminium Composite Panels given their fire safety risk, James Hardie’s ExoTec™ façade panel and system has been a go to solution for cladding that is suitable for non-combustible construction.
With this project there was a desire to mimic the same express wall design as ACP using compressed fibre cement cladding. 9mm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/exotec-panel-&-system">ExoTec™ façade panel and system</a>&nbsp;was chosen as the solution giving them a straight forward replacement cladding material.
The old cladding was simply taken off with replacement top hats and sisalation added to the subsystem and the ExoTec panels installed over the top. &nbsp;The cladding panels were site painted giving you the vibrant result as seen here.
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<h2 id="partneringwithjameshardieonarecladproject">PARTNERING WITH JAMES HARDIE ON A RECLAD PROJECT</h2>
For more information on how James Hardie can assist with your project, read our Recladding with James Hardie Supplement here: <a href="https://assets.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/7DktfVLnsaQh2uFTm3e9Bc/04742068fb58d53cb24fff3e4b5a0c99/James-Hardie-Recladding-Tech-Supplement-1.pdf">James Hardie Recladding Technical Supplement
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James Hardie offers a range of helpful services, products and finishes that will satisfy the non-combustibility requirements of the NCC. We are here to be a trusted partner when navigating the complex process of a reclad project.
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<li>Expert technical support through James Hardie Engineering Solutions team, including documentation and detailing of complex aspects of a <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/applications/re-cladding">recladding</a> project such as connection to windows, balustrades, other walls and doors.</li>
<li>Guidance on product compliance with NCC and BCA requirements.*</li>
<li>Onsite technical support through our local representatives.</li>
<li>Onsite product training through our local representatives.</li>
<li>Certified external wall systems with the appropriate documentation.</li>
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*Note: It is the responsibility of the project engineer to ensure that the use of any James Hardie product, in the project, is suitable for the application in which it is intended to be used and that the product is compliant with the relevant requirements of the NCC/BCA in the application in which it is intended to be used. James Hardie is not responsible for determining the compliance of its products in a particular application.
For more information and support with your recladding projects, contact <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/contact-us/">James Hardie</a> on 13 11 03 or go to jameshardie.com.au to request a call back.

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James Hardie launches updated and extended Environmental Product Declaration

Globally, buildings and construction account for nearly 40% of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions whilst having significant impact on our natural habitats. Carbon emissions, commonly referred to as embodied carbon, are released not only during operational life but also during the manufacturing, transportation, construction and end of life phases of all built assets – buildings and infrastructure. According to the World Green Building Council, embodied carbon in buildings contributes around 11% of all global carbon emissions.
For everyone working in the construction industry, meeting the needs of our society without breaching the earth’s ecological boundaries will demand a paradigm shift in our behaviour.
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 At James Hardie, together with our customers, we work to deliver products that are resource efficient and low impact across all phases of the product life cycle.
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To ensure we give complete transparency of our carbon footprint, we have launched a new, extended Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). Provision of such information via EPD offers one of the highest forms of environment declaration which is internationally recognised and verified according to ISO 14025 and EN 15804 standards. James Hardie has updated and extended its 2020 EPD to include its full product range. This assists our customers contribute to environmental rating and procurement schemes such as Green Star, LEED and Living Building Challenge.
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<h2 id="tolearnmoreaboutusingepdstocomparebuildingmaterialsjoinourwebinar">To learn more about using EPDs to compare building materials, join our webinar:</h2>
<a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/blog/james-hardie-cpd-webinar-series/">REGISTER HERE: James Hardie CPD Webinar Series</a>
<h3 id="formoreinformationaboutjameshardiessustainabilitycredentialspleasefindthefollowinginformationavailable">For more information about James Hardie’s sustainability credentials, please find the following information available.</h3>
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<li><a href="https://epd-australasia.com/epd/fibre-cement-products-from-james-hardie-australia-pty-ltd/">James Hardie EPD</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cdp.net/en/responses?utf8=%E2%9C%93&queries%5Bname%5D=james+hardie">Carbon Disclosure Project CDP</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ir.jameshardie.com.au/jh/artable.jsp">James Hardie Annual Report</a></li>
<li>BRANZ Appraisal: <a href="https://www.branz.co.nz/appraisal-codemark-certificates/lineatm-weatherboard-direct-fixed-cladding/">Linea Weatherboard</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.branz.co.nz/appraisal-codemark-certificates/611-2020-james-hardie-rigid-air-barriers/">RAB Board.</a></li>
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James Hardie, together with our customers, delivers products that are resource efficient and low impact across all phases of the product life cycle.

James Hardie launches updated and extended Environmental

CPD on Safe & Enduring Facade Selection: Watch here for a CPD point

Recently we took part on the Indesign CPD Live day where we presented our Safe and Enduring Facades that Meet Design Ambition CPD. This is an accredited CPD through the AIA Refuel program and delivers 1.0 Formal CPD point when you watch the recording through. Click here to listen to the recording: <a href="https://www.indesignlive.com/cpd-live/safe-and-enduring-facades-that-meet-design-ambition">https://www.indesignlive.com/cpd-live/safe-and-enduring-facades-that-meet-design-ambition </a> Upon completion you will be eligible for 1.0 CPD point and will be send a certificate from Indesign. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service team on 13 11 03 to get technical help or to be referred to an Account Manager in your state. Details of the CPD are below: <img src="//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/4CI15tvQpeJHhL6tc0HD3h/37d5ea845a41080be7e652ccad184f9a/03-CPDO-social-SessionsPeople-12-JamesHardie-scaled-e1603921693800.webp" alt="03-CPDO-social-SessionsPeople-12-JamesHardie-scaled-e1603921693800" />
<h2 id="topicsafeenduringfacadesthatmeetdesignambition">TOPIC: SAFE &amp; ENDURING FACADES THAT MEET DESIGN AMBITION</h2>
OVERVIEW: This CPD aims to educate you on how tragic building and cladding failures globally have bought on NCC code changes or order to ensure safe and enduring facades. We will take you through how to understand these updates and what their impact has been on the building code in the context of façade cladding selection and façade design.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
After completing this course, attendees will be able to:
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<li>Define the context of the NCC Updates in order to fulfil the expectations of the Building Code</li>
<li>Evaluate the compliance layers in the NCC that affect cladding selection</li>
<li>Identify the required level of fire resistance for your building’s façade</li>
<li>Identify the compliance pathways and what methods and tests are needed to demonstrate compliance</li>
<li>Identify any state by state differences in the NCC</li>
<li>Define and fulfil why Fibre Cement cladding is considered fire safe (exempt from additional testing and verification) in the building code</li>
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Watch our CPD video and earn CPD point on safe and enduring facade selection. Get expert advice and inspiration for your next new build, home extension or renovation.

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Celebrate Earth Day by Supporting Sustainability

Each year on April 22, people across the globe celebrate Earth Day. This is a perfect time to reflect on how our actions affect the world around us, from the materials we use, to where we shop, and what we buy.
Every day we can protect our planet by making smart, eco-friendly choices. One way is to support companies that make sustainability a priority, like James Hardie.
Choosing James Hardie’s range of <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/categories/cladding">exterior cladding solutions</a> means selecting an eco-friendly exterior option, made from sustainable raw materials. Our fibre cement building products are made of sand, cellulose fibre, Portland cement, and water (which is recycled up to four times during the manufacturing process).
Fibre cement cladding is built to last, and durability is a hallmark of sustainable products. Our products not only require fewer resources for replacement, but also help reduce maintenance and repair costs, and better protect homes from severe weather and disasters.
<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnmcmanus/2021/04/16/construction-brand-james-hardie-goes-global-acts-local-in-climate-challenged-residential-market/?sh=62b7d7597270">In a recent article with Forbes</a>, James Hardie CEO Dr. Jack Truong spoke about how the company’s products help homeowners create their dream home and fortify it in ways that other building materials cannot.
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 “We view affordability, sustainability, and that sense one wants so deeply in their home – of its beauty – as synergistic as opposed to mutually exclusive,” says Truong. “Our mission is in understanding unmet needs among people, and as people spend more time at home, those unmet needs change.”
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We believe the durability of our products, longer life span compared to other building materials, and increased energy efficiency of structures when our products are applied, support cement cladding as the building material of choice. James Hardie recognises a sustainable approach to its manufacturing process to reduce carbon emissions. This mitigates its environmental and climate impact across manufacturing operations and supply chain, through the most efficient use of energy and raw materials, and recovery of fibre cement by-product. Our manufacturing process enables us to partially recycle some of the fibre cement waste streams internally, which is used as a raw material substitute, relying less on virgin materials and lowering our carbon footprint. James Hardie fibre cement uses locally sourced, naturally sustainable plantation-grown pulp, containing no volatile organic compounds. To support our Sustainability focus James Hardie delivers on transparent reporting, aiding designers, builders and homeowners to choose their products wisely. James Hardie’s Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) data and results are communicated in its <a href="https://epd-australasia.com/epd/fibre-cement-products-from-james-hardie-australia-pty-ltd/">Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)</a> giving you complete transparency of its complete carbon footprint. Provision of such information via EPD offers one of the highest forms of environment declaration which is internationally recognised and verified according ISO 14025 and EN 15804 standards. We make decisions every day that affect our environment, and today is the perfect day to re-evaluate our eco-friendly choices that can keep our air, land, and water clean. Over time, big things can happen with small changes and James Hardie is proud to help the industry build better homes, with less. Happy Earth Day from James Hardie, a company that cares about conservation. 
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James Hardie recognises a sustainable approach to its manufacturing process to reduce carbon emissions. and celebrates Earth Day to Support Sustainability.

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