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. This panel is sealed with James Hardie’s innovative CoreShield™ penetrating sealer technology, keeping water, air and wind out, while allowing moisture vapour to easily escape. 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. Easy to install and can be exposed for up to 180 days before installing the cladding.
A 6mm specialised fibre cement rigid air barrier that can be used beneath cladding, providing added protection against the elements. This panel is sealed with James Hardie’s innovative CoreShield™ penetrating sealer technology, keeping water, air and wind out, while allowing moisture vapour to easily escape. 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. Easy to install and can be exposed for up to 180 days before installing the cladding.
Product Details
A 6mm specialised fibre cement rigid air barrier that can be used beneath cladding, providing added protection against the elements. This panel is sealed with James Hardie’s innovative CoreShield™ penetrating sealer technology, keeping water, air and wind out, while allowing moisture vapour to easily escape. 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. Easy to install and can be exposed for up to 180 days before installing the cladding.
A 6mm specialised fibre cement rigid air barrier that can be used beneath cladding, providing added protection against the elements. This panel is sealed with James Hardie’s innovative CoreShield™ penetrating sealer technology, keeping water, air and wind out, while allowing moisture vapour to easily escape. 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. Easy to install and can be exposed for up to 180 days before installing the cladding.
Features & Benefits
Deemed Non-Combustible
Suitable for non-combustible construction
Durable
Engineered to endure. Hardie™ fibre cement is resistant to fire, termites, rot and damage from moisture.
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 |
** Piece weight covers the physical product weight per plank/sheet.
*** Pack weight includes all product and packaging in a full pallet.
