RAB™ Board
An innovative rigid air barrier to provide defence against wind and moisture in external facades.
Product Details
A 6mm specialised fibre cement rigid air barrier that can be used beneath cladding, providing added protection against the elements. James Hardie's durable CoreShield™ penetrating sealer technology provides a barrier that helps prevent moisture getting in, while RAB™ Board’s advanced breathable design allows vapour to escape.
RAB™ Board’s can be used in applications which require a solution which can stand up to 7kPa high wind pressures. Because RAB™ Board is made from fibre cement, unlike with some wraps, high wind pressures won’t cause tears or openings, which is especially important in taller buildings or in cyclonic regions.
RAB™ Board is lightweight, easy to cut with a Villaboard™ Score and Snap Knife, and screw or nail to the frame, while the joints are simply taped. Classified as a Class 4 Vapour Permeable Membrane, RAB™ Board is suitable for use in Australian Climate Zones 2 to 8 in accordance with the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022.
Key Features
- Easy to install
- Fire resistant
- Resistant to moisture damage and termite damage
- Can be exposed for up to 180 days before installing the cladding
- 25-year product warranty
A 6mm specialised fibre cement rigid air barrier that can be used beneath cladding, providing added protection against the elements. James Hardie's durable CoreShield™ penetrating sealer technology provides a barrier that helps prevent moisture getting in, while RAB™ Board’s advanced breathable design allows vapour to escape.
RAB™ Board’s can be used in applications which require a solution which can stand up to 7kPa high wind pressures. Because RAB™ Board is made from fibre cement, unlike with some wraps, high wind pressures won’t cause tears or openings, which is especially important in taller buildings or in cyclonic regions.
RAB™ Board is lightweight, easy to cut with a Villaboard™ Score and Snap Knife, and screw or nail to the frame, while the joints are simply taped. Classified as a Class 4 Vapour Permeable Membrane, RAB™ Board is suitable for use in Australian Climate Zones 2 to 8 in accordance with the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022.
Key Features
- Easy to install
- Fire resistant
- Resistant to moisture damage and termite damage
- Can be exposed for up to 180 days before installing the cladding
- 25-year product warranty
Product Details
A 6mm specialised fibre cement rigid air barrier that can be used beneath cladding, providing added protection against the elements. James Hardie's durable CoreShield™ penetrating sealer technology provides a barrier that helps prevent moisture getting in, while RAB™ Board’s advanced breathable design allows vapour to escape.
RAB™ Board’s can be used in applications which require a solution which can stand up to 7kPa high wind pressures. Because RAB™ Board is made from fibre cement, unlike with some wraps, high wind pressures won’t cause tears or openings, which is especially important in taller buildings or in cyclonic regions.
RAB™ Board is lightweight, easy to cut with a Villaboard™ Score and Snap Knife, and screw or nail to the frame, while the joints are simply taped. Classified as a Class 4 Vapour Permeable Membrane, RAB™ Board is suitable for use in Australian Climate Zones 2 to 8 in accordance with the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022.
Key Features
- Easy to install
- Fire resistant
- Resistant to moisture damage and termite damage
- Can be exposed for up to 180 days before installing the cladding
- 25-year product warranty
A 6mm specialised fibre cement rigid air barrier that can be used beneath cladding, providing added protection against the elements. James Hardie's durable CoreShield™ penetrating sealer technology provides a barrier that helps prevent moisture getting in, while RAB™ Board’s advanced breathable design allows vapour to escape.
RAB™ Board’s can be used in applications which require a solution which can stand up to 7kPa high wind pressures. Because RAB™ Board is made from fibre cement, unlike with some wraps, high wind pressures won’t cause tears or openings, which is especially important in taller buildings or in cyclonic regions.
RAB™ Board is lightweight, easy to cut with a Villaboard™ Score and Snap Knife, and screw or nail to the frame, while the joints are simply taped. Classified as a Class 4 Vapour Permeable Membrane, RAB™ Board is suitable for use in Australian Climate Zones 2 to 8 in accordance with the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022.
Key Features
- Easy to install
- Fire resistant
- Resistant to moisture damage and termite damage
- Can be exposed for up to 180 days before installing the cladding
- 25-year product warranty
Features & Benefits
Deemed Non-Combustible
Deemed non-combustible in accordance with the NCC.
Durable
Engineered to endure. Hardie™ fibre cement is resistant to fire, rot, moisture damage and termite damage.
Speed of Installation
Lightweight, easy to cut, and screw or nail to the frame. Joints are simply taped.
Product Specifications
Product Code | Length (mm) | Width (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Effective Cover Per Unit (m2) | Effective Width (mm) | Coverage Per Pack (m2) | Weight Per m2* | Weight Per Unit** | Pack Weight (kg)*** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
402980** | 2450 | 1200 | 6 | 2.94 | 1200 | 117.6 | 9 | 26.6 | 1080 |
405131** | 2750 | 1200 | 6 | 3.3 | 1200 | 132 | 9 | 29.8 | 1215 |
402981** | 3000 | 1200 | 6 | 3.6 | 1200 | 144 | 9 | 32.5 | 1325 |
* M2 weight includes on the wall product only weight taking into account effective coverage. This excludes fasteners, sealants and other accessories.
** Piece weight covers the physical product weight per plank/sheet.
*** Pack weight includes all product and packaging in a full pallet.
