James Hardi Bracing Design Manual

Bracing Design
Manual
October 2013 / New Zealand
Contents
3
1.1 Application
8.1 General
1.2 Scope
Product information
1.3 Details
9.1
Manufacturing and Classification
1.4
Specific Design and Detailing
9.2 Sizes
Design 3
Application and scope
2.1 Compliance
2.2 Responsibility
2.3
Site and Foundation
2.4
Ground Clearances
2.5
Moisture Management
2.6
Wind Loading
2.7
Height of Bracing Panels
2.8
Length of Bracing Panels
2.9 Bracing SheetS Stopped Below Top Plate
2.10
Bracing in Wet Areas
2.11
Impact Resistance
2.12
Maximum Bracing Units
2.13
Specific Engineering Design
Timber framing
3.1 General
3.3
3.4 Tolerances
3.5 Durability
3.6
Frame Construction
3.7
Bottom Plate Fixing
Preparation 5
4.1 General
4.2 Building underlay or HomeRAB PreClad Lining
4.3
Window and Door Installation
Sheet fixing
5.1
Fastener Durability and Size
5.2
Sheet Nailing
5.3
Sheet Orientation
5.4
Sheet Penetrations
Jointing 6
6.1 General
17
18
19
20
Finishing 6
7.1 General
7.2 Sealants
afe working practices

S
8
Details 10
Bracing table Villaboard Lining 11
Bracing figures linings
12
Bracing tables
15
Bracing figures
17
Bracing figures claddings
(direct fix)
19
Bracing connection figures
(direct fix)
24
Bracing connection figures
(cavity fix)
27
Structual ceiling diaphragm
32
Bracing calculation tables
33
3.2 Dimensions
Structural Grade
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Maintenance 7
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1 Application
and scope
1.1 APPLICATION
1.3 DETAILS
The James Hardie fibre cement sheets and Scyon range of

products listed below are classified as lightweight cladding
materials and are suitable to achieve structural bracing in timber
framed buildings as per the requirements of NZS 3604 when
installed in accordance with the bracing system requirements.
The bracing system details provided in this document are available

in CAD format on our website www.jameshardie.co.nz.
Refer to Table 2 9 for bracing system capacity.

The following James Hardie products can be used to achieve
bracing:
Villaboard Lining, internal wall lining with recessed or square
edges 6mm and 9mm; suitable for wet and dry areas.
HardieGroove Lining, internal wall lining with a 'tongue &

groove' look.
1.4 SPECIFIC DESIGN AND DETAILING

For specific design outside the scope of this literature, the
designer / architect or engineer responsible for the project must
undertake specific design.
2 Design
RAB Board 6mm* or HomeRAB PreClad Lining 3.5mm,

used as rigid air barrier.
HardieFlex Sheet, 6mm and 7.5mm cladding suitable for

board and batten or used with other jointing options.
Monotek Sheet, 7.5mm and 9mm cladding suitable for

textured monolithic looks.
Scyon Axon Panel, 9mm suitable for external wall claddings.

with a Vertical Grooved look.
Scyon Linea Weatherboard, a 16mm thick external wall

cladding in three different widths, 135mm, 150mm and
180mm.
2.1 COMPLIANCE
All James Hardie products as mentioned in Section 1.1 have
been tested at BRANZ as per P21 test method to determine their
bracing capacity and bracing systems have been developed to
meet the requirements of NZS 3604. James Hardie products, when
installed and maintained in accordance to James Hardie technical
specification requirements, comply with the requirements of
B1/AS1 Structure, B2/AS1 Durability and E2/AS1 External
Moisture clauses of the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC).
*RAB Board used for stucco plaster is classified as medium weight

cladding as per NZS 3604.
If you are a specifier
Or other responsible party for a project ensure that the information
in this document is appropriate for the application you are planning
and that you undertake specific design and detailing for areas
which fall outside the scope of these specifications.
If you are an installer
Ensure that you follow the design, moisture management and
associated details and material selection provided by the designer.
All details provided in this document must be read in conjunction
with this specification.
Make sure your information is up to date
When specifying or installing James Hardie products, ensure you
have the current manual. If youre not sure you do, or you need
more information, visit www.jameshardie.co.nz or Ask James
Hardie on 0800 808 868.
1.2 SCOPE
This manual covers the installation of James Hardie fibre cement
sheets and Scyon range of products to achieve structural bracing
for timber-framed buildings that fall within the scope of NZS 3604.
2.2 RESPONSIBILITY
The specifier or other party responsible for the project must run
through a risk matrix analysis as per E2/AS1 to determine which
construction method is applicable to install the external cladding
on the project. The designer must also ensure that the bracing
capacities published in this specification are appropriate for the
intended application. The designer is responsible to calculate the
bracing requirement for a building. The designers must also ensure
that the intent of their design meets the requirements of NZBC.
Substitution of James Hardie fibre cement product with any other
product will change the bracing capacity of a system and James
Hardie accepts no liability due to this. James Hardie bracing
systems are not generic and therefore they must only be installed
as per James Hardie bracing details using a James Hardie product.
All dimensions shown are in millimetres unless noted otherwise.
All New Zealand Standards referenced in this manual are current
edition and must be complied with.
James Hardie conducts stringent quality checks to ensure that
any product manufactured falls within our quality spectrum. It is
the responsibility of the builder to ensure that the product meets
aesthetic expectation before installation. James Hardie will not be
responsible for rectifying the obvious aesthetic surface variations in
product after its installation.
To achieve bracing ratings published in this literature, each product

must be fixed in accordance with its respective details published in
this manual.
James Hardie Bracing Design Manual October 2013 New Zealand
2.3 SITE AND FOUNDATION

The site on which the building is situated must comply with Surface
Water Clause E1 of NZBC. The grade of adjacent finished ground
must slope away from the building to avoid any possibility of water
accumulating.
Foundation design must comply with the requirements of
NZS3604 Timber Framed Buildings.
2.4 GROUND CLEARANCES

The clearance between the bottom edge of claddings and paved/
unpaved ground must comply with section 9.1.3 ofE2/AS1. The
finished floor level must also comply with these requirements.
These clearances must be maintained throughout the life of the
building.
James Hardie claddings must overhang the bottom plate by a
minimum of 50mm as required by NZS 3604 and E2/AS1 of NZBC.
On the roofs and decks the minimum clearance must be 50mm.
Do not install external cladding such that it may remain in contact
with the ground.
2.5 MOISTURE MANAGEMENT

It is the responsibility of the specifier to identify moisture related
risks associated with any particular building design.
Wall construction design must effectively manage moisture,
considering both the interior and exterior environments of the
building, particularly in buildings that have a higher risk of wind
driven rain penetration or that are artificially heated or cooled.
Walls shall include those provisions as required by NZBC
Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 External Moisture. In addition, all
wall openings, penetrations, junctions, connections, window
sills, heads and jambs must incorporate appropriate flashings for
waterproofing. The other materials, components and installation
methods used to manage moisture in external walls, must comply
with the requirements of relevant standards and NZBC.
2.6 WIND LOADING

James Hardie bracing systems are suitable for use in all wind zones
as defined in NZS 3604. For wind speeds more than 55m/sec, (EH
wind zone) a specific engineering design must be undertaken by
the designer to calculate the bracing capacity required.
2.7 HEIGHT OF BRACING PANELS

Maximum Height:
The standard height of James Hardie bracing systems is 2.4m. For
bracing panels which exceed the 2.4m height, the bracing rating
is to be reduced by a multiplication factor of 2.4/H, where H is
the bracing panel height. Dimension H, however, must be limited
to maximum of 4.8m. Refer also to clauses 8.3.1.4 (a) and (b) of
NZS 3604.
Minimum Height:
For bracing panels which are less than 2.4m height, the bracing
rating is to be used as for a 2.4m high wall.
2.8 LENGTH OF BRACING PANELS

There is no limit to the length of bracing elements within a structure.
However buildings outside the scope of NZS 3604 require a
specific engineering design. Due consideration must also be given
to provide control joints or constructions joints in walls to suit
cladding or structural requirements.
2.9 B
RACING SHEETS STOPPED BELOW TOP
PLATE
Where a bracing sheet is stopped below the top plate an extra row
of nogs (dwangs) must be installed below the top plate to facilitate
the cladding fixing. Refer to Figure 14, 15 and 28 for details.
2.10 B
RACING IN WET AREA & WATER
SPLASH AREAS
Villaboard Lining can be used to achieve bracing in internal wet
areas (shower) when the sheet is covered by an impervious lining
eg. HardieGlaze Lining / vinyl / acrylic shower lining.
In water splash areas Villaboard Lining must be covered with
waterproofing membranes and tiles.
2.11 IMPACT RESISTANCE

The products covered in this manual have adequate impact
resistance which is likely to occur during the normal use of the
building.
The impact resistance does not apply to rigid air barriers as they are
covered by a cladding.
2.12 MAXIMUM BRACING UNITS

A maximum of 150 BU/m can be achieved for concrete floors and
120 BU/m can be achieved for timber floors in buildings within
the scope of NZS 3604. Higher bracing ratings will exceed the
structural capacity of foundations, slabs and anchors etc and
therefore requires a specific engineering design input.
2.13 SPECIFIC ENGINEERING DESIGN

For some bracing systems using plasterboard lining inside and
James Hardie product on the other side, bracing ratings higher
than 150BUs/m can be achieved. Refer to Tables 4, 7 and 8.
As mentioned above, a specific engineering design must be
undertaken to strengthen the concrete foundation, this may require
increasing foundation thickness or the edge distance between
holding down bolts and outer edge of slab. The structural engineer
should be satisfied that a higher hold down strength of up to 20kN
can be achieved through the bottom plate connections in order to
achieve higher bracing rating.
3 Timber framing
3.1 GENERAL
3.7 BOTTOM PLATE FIXING
These James Hardie bracing systems are suitable for timber

framed buildings within the scope of NZS 3604. The framing must
comply with the minimum requirements of NZS 3604 Timber
Framed Buildings. Where the framing is provided as per the
specific engineering design, the minimum framing stiffness must be
equivalent to or more than the stiffness requirements of NZS 3604.
Bottom plate fixing must be in accordance with the requirements

of NZS 3604 and additional fixing/holding down bolts must be
provided as per bracing systems requirements. Refer to bracing
system details.
Bracing capacities/ratings and fixing specifications are provided for

each system in the respective details developed for each product.
3.2 DIMENSIONS
A minimum 90x45mm stud size is required for bracing systems.
Refer to James Hardie product technical specification for specific
framing requirements.
3.3 STRUCTURAL GRADE

Minimum timber grade requirement is SG8 framing grade used
as per NZS 3604. The grading of timber should comply with NZS
3631 and AS/NZS 1748 requirements. Higher stress grade such as
MSG10 can be used where needed.
3.7.1 TIMBER FOUNDATION

For fixing framing to timber joists/foundations or floors, the bottom
plate must be fixed in accordance to Table 8.19 of NZS 3604. In
addition to this use Ramset bracing anchor/GIB Handibrac with
coach screw as per the requirement of each bracing system. Refer
to bracing systems details.
3.7.2 CONCRETE FOUNDATION

For fixing the framing to concrete floors, refer to Figure 6.16 of
NZS 3604. In addition to this use Ramset bracing anchor/GIB
Handibrac with holding down bolts as per the requirement of each
bracing system. Refer to bracing systems details.
3.7.3 HOLDING DOWN RESTRAINTS
In order to achieve an acceptable wall finish, it is imperative that

framing is straight and true.
Ramset bracing anchor kits or GIB Handibrac with a 15kN

minimum uplift capacity holding down bolt can be used as end
restraints. Alternatively holding down straps can also be used,
these must be fixed at the end of each bracing element length. The
holding down strap must be 25 x 0.9 x 400mm fixed with 30mm x
2.5mm hot-dip galvanised flat head nails.
Framing tolerances must comply with the requirements of

NZS3604. All framing shall be made flush.
Holding down straps can be rebated into the framing to avoid any
kick out in claddings or linings.
3.5 DURABILITY
4 Preparation
3.4 TOLERANCES
The external framing must be treated to a minimum H1.2 treatment.

Refer to NZBC Acceptable Solution B2/AS1 Durability for further
information about the durability requirements.
For timber treatment and allowable moisture content information
refer to NZS 3602 (Timber and Wood-Based Products for use in
Buildings) and NZS 3640 (Chemical Preservation of Round Sawn
Timber) for minimum timber treatment selection and treatment
requirements.
3.6 FRAME CONSTRUCTION

Timber framing must comply with NZS 3604 Section 8 and
provided as per the following requirements.
Also refer to framing manufacturers specifications before
installation.
Studs must be provided at 600mm centres maximum.
Nogs or dwangs must be provided at 1200mm centres

maximum.
When a cladding is fixed over the cavity battens, the nogs

spacing is required to be provided at 800mm centres
maximum. Refer to Section 9.1.8.5 of E2/AS1.
4.1 GENERAL
All fibre-cement sheets and Scyon range of products must be kept
dry and under cover whilst in storage prior to fixing.
4.2 B
UILDING UNDERLAY OR HOMERAB
PRECLAD LINING
Building underlay used must comply with the performance
requirements of Table 23 of E2/AS1. The underlay must be installed
in accordance with E2/AS1 and their manufacturers requirements.
In buildings within the scope of NZS 3604 HomeRAB PreClad
Lining can also be used to replace building underlay. HomeRAB
PreClad Lining has been tested and complies with the requirements
of Table 23 of E2/AS1. Walls which are not lined on inside face e.g.
garage walls or gable ends etc. must include a rigid sheathing or
an air barrier behind the wall cladding. HomeRAB PreClad Lining is
suitable for use in these applications, up to and including VH wind
zone.
4.3 WINDOW AND DOOR INSTALLATION

All windows and doors must be detailed such that they meet the
requirements of E2/AS1, Clause 2.0.1. Refer also to NZS 3604 and
the joinery provider.
5 Sheet fixing
6 Jointing
5.1 FASTENER DURABILITY AND SIZE
6.1 GENERAL
Coach screws and holding down (HD) bolts, where used, must
be M12 hot-dipped galvanised steel fitted with 50 x 50 x 3mm
galvanised washers. These must have a protective coating as per
Table 4.2 of NZS 3604.
Control joints in flush finished or monolithic claddings are required

to accommodate movement created by shrinkage and thermal
movement of plasters.
CLADDINGS:
All nails for fixing the bracing panels in external cladding
applications must be Grade 316 stainless steel in accordance with
NZS 3604.
LININGS:
For dry area internal applications the standard hot dipped
galvanised nails can be used.
For wet area internal applications stainless steel nails must be used.
Note: Fastener sizes are given in the respective details section for each product
or system.
5.2 SHEET NAILING

Nails must be driven at a minimum edge distance as shown in
the bracing details within this specification. This also applies to
dimensions from corners, vertically and horizontally. The sheets
must be held hard against the framing during nailing to minimise
sheet break-out at the back of sheet. Always drive all nails flush
with the sheet surface. For sheet/panel systems do not punch the
nail below the surface as it reduces the nails holding power.
Fix all sheets from the centre working towards outer edges to avoid
drumminess.
5.3 SHEET ORIENTATION

For the bracing systems specified in this manual, all flat sheets
must be fixed vertically with the exception of Villaboard Lining,
which can either be fixed vertically or horizontally as per the bracing
systems details.
Full-height sheets without joints must be used for walls up to
3000mm in height. When bracing walls exceed 3000mm in height,
only one horizontal sheet joint is permitted within the element
height. The maximum height of bracing wall is limited to 4800mm.
Always ensure that the sheet joint is on the centre line of the stud or
nog to achieve sufficient cover of fixings.
In internal walls the lining sheet used for bracing must stop 6mm up
from the bottom of the bottom plate.
5.4 SHEET PENETRATIONS

No window/door penetrations are allowed, but holes/penetrations
up to 100 x 100mm positioned no closer than 200mm to the
edge of lining or another hole, are allowed for services without
significantly affecting the bracing rating of the lining/cladding.
Expansion joints are provided in timber walls to allow for longterm

frame movement that occurs due to structural loading and timber
shrinkage.
Control joints and expansion joints must be determined at the
design stage. For further guidance on jointing refer to the BRANZ
publication Good Stucco Practice.
When bracing walls contain control joint and expansion joints, the
panels must be separated into separate bracing elements on either
side of the joint.
7 Finishing
7.1 GENERAL
Protective coating of James Hardie fibre cement sheet cladding
and Scyon Linea Weatherboards is required in order to meet the
durability requirements of NZBC and to be covered under the
James Hardie Product Warranty. Claddings must be painted within
90 days of installation. Use only quality exterior paints complying
with AS3730. Manufacturers specification for the selected paint
must be followed. Note that certain special paints require an
undercoat before applying the finish coat. Refer to the relevant
paint manufacturer for preparation required before commencing the
coating work.
7.2 SEALANTS
All sealants must demonstrate they meet the relevant requirements
of NZBC. Application and use of sealants must comply with the
manufacturers instructions. Check with the sealant manufacturer
prior to coating over sealants as some sealant manufacturers do
not recommend coating over their product.
8 Maintenance
9 Product
information
8.1 GENERAL
9.1 MANUFACTURING AND CLASSIFICATION
The extent and nature of maintenance will depend on the

geographical location and exposure of the building. As a guide, it is
recommended that basic normal external maintenance tasks shall
include but not be limited to;
James Hardie New Zealand is an ISO 9001 Telarc certified

manufacturer. Linea Weatherboards and flat sheets
are manufactured in accordance with AS/NZS 2908.2.
CelluloseCement Products, which is equivalent to ISO 8336
FibreCement Flat Sheets.
FOR EXTERNAL CLADDINGS:

Washing down exterior surfaces every 6-12 months*
Re-applying of exterior protective finishes if necessary**
Maintaining the exterior envelope and connections including

joints, penetrations, flashings and sealants that may provide a
means of moisture entry beyond the exterior cladding
Each of the products covered by this manual are identified by its

name embossed or printed on either the front or back face of the
sheet.
Cleaning out gutters, blocked pipes and overflows as required
9.2 SIZES
Refer to respective current product technical specification for
further information about available product sizes.
Pruning back vegetation that is close to or touching the

building
The clearances between the bottom of cladding and top of

ground or paved surface must always be maintained
Any surface drains running next to a wall cladding must be

kept clear of debris to avoid blockage and flooding.
* Do not use a water blaster to wash down the claddings

* In extreme coastal conditions or sea spray zones, wash every 3-4
months.
** Refer to your paint manufacturer for washing down and recoating
requirements related to paint performance.
FOR INTERNAL CLADDINGS:
It is recommended that basic normal internal maintenance tasks
shall include but not be limited to;
Integrity of various coatings maintained* **
Maintaining the interior envelope and connections including

joints, penetrations, flashings and sealants that may provide a
means of moisture ingress
* Do not use a water blaster to wash down the lining

** Refer to your paint manufacturer for washing down and recoating
requirements related to paint performance.
10 Safe working
practices
WARNING DO NOT BREATHE DUST AND
CUT ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREA
James Hardie recommended safe working practices
James Hardie products contain sand and a source of respirable

crystalline silica which is considered by some international
authorities to be a cause of cancer from some occupational
sources. Breathing excessive amounts of respirable silica dust
can also cause a disabling and potentially fatal lung disease called
silicosis, and has been linked with other diseases. Some studies
suggest smoking may increase these risks. During installation
or handling: (1) work in outdoor areas with ample ventilation; (2)
minimise dust when cutting by using either Score and Snap knife,
fibre cement shears or, where not feasible, use a HardieBlade
Saw Blade and dust-reducing circular saw attached to a HEPA
vacuum; (3) warn others in the immediate area to avoid breathing
dust; (4) wear a properly-fitted, approved dust mask or respirator
(e.g. P1 or P2) in accordance with applicable government
regulations and manufacturer instructions to further limit respirable
silica exposures. During clean-up, use HEPA vacuums or wet
cleanup methods never dry sweep. For further information, refer
to our installation instructions and Safety Data Sheets available at
www.jameshardie.co.nz
CUTTING OUTDOORS
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO OUR WARNINGS, SAFETY DATA SHEETS, AND

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
IMPORTANT NOTES
1.Position cutting station so that wind will blow dust away

from user or others in working area.
2.Use one of the following methods based on the required
cutting rate:
BEST
n Score and snap n Hand guillotine nFibreshear
BETTER
n
Dust reducing circular saw equipped with HardieBlade
Saw Blade and HEPA vacuum extraction.
GOOD
n
Dust reducing circular saw equipped with
HardieBladeSaw Blade
CUTTING INDOORS
Cut only using score and snap, hand guillotine or
fibreshears (manual, electric or pneumatic).
nPosition cutting station in well-ventilated area
n
DRILLING/OTHER MACHINING
When drilling or machining you should always wear a P1 or
P2 dust mask and warn others in the immediate area.
1. F
or maximum protection (lowest respirable dust
production), James Hardie recommends always using
Best level cutting methods where feasible
2. NEVER use a power saw indoors
3. NEVER use a circular saw blade that does not carry the
HardieBlade logo
4. NEVER dry sweep Use wet suppression or HEPA
Vacuum
5. NEVER use grinders
6. ALWAYS follow tool manufacturers safety
recommendations
P1 or P2 respirators can be used in conjunction with above
cutting practices to further reduce dust exposures. Additional
exposure information is available at www.jameshardie.co.nz to
help you determine the most appropriate cutting method for
your job requirements. If concern still exists about exposure
levels or you do not comply with the above practices, you
should always consult a qualified industrial hygienist or
contact James Hardie for further information.
WORKING INSTRUCTIONS
STORAGE AND HANDLING
Refer to recommended Safe Working Practices before starting any

cutting or machining of product.
All James Hardie building products should be stored to avoid

damage, with edges and corners of the sheets protected from
chipping.
SCORE AND SNAP

Score and Snap is a fast and efficient
method of cutting the product using special
tungsten tipped Score and Snap Knife.
Preferably score on the face side of the product. Score against a
straight edge and repeat the action to obtain adequate depth for
clean break normally 1/3 of sheet thickness. Snap upwards to
achieve break. Smooth any rough edges with a rasp.
HAND GUILLOTINE
Make guillotine cut on the off-cut side of line to
allow for the thickness of the blade.
James Hardie building products must be installed in a dry state and

be protected from rain during transport and storage. The product
must be laid flat under cover on a smooth level surface clear of the
ground to avoid exposure to water or moisture, etc.
QUALITY
James Hardie conducts stringent quality checks to ensure that
any product manufactured falls within our quality spectrum. It is
the responsibility of the builder to ensure that the product meets
aesthetic requirements before installation. James Hardie will not
be responsible for rectifying obvious aesthetic surface variations
following installation.
FIBRESHEAR HEAVY DUTY

An electrically powered, fast, clean and
effortless way of cutting James Hardie building
products, especially around curves such as
archways. Make Fibreshear cut on the off-cut
side of the line to allow for the thickness of the shear.
HARDIEBLADE SAW BLADE

The HardieBlade Saw Blade used with a dustreducing saw and HEPA vacuum extraction
allows for fast, clean cutting of James Hardie fibre
cement products. A dust-reducing saw uses a
dust deflector or a dust collector connected to a
vacuum system. When sawing, clamp a straight-edge to the sheet
as a guide and run the saw base plate along the straight edge
when making the cut.
HOLE-FORMING
For smooth clean cut circular holes:
Mark the centre of the hole on the sheet.
Pre-drill a pilot hole.
Using the pilot hole as a guide, cut the hole to the appropriate
diameter with a hole saw fitted to a heavy duty electric drill.
For irregular holes:
Small rectangular or circular holes can be cut by
drilling a series of small holes around the perimeter
of the hole then tapping out the waste piece from
the sheet face. Tap carefully to avoid damage to
sheets, ensuring that the sheet edges are properly supported.
11 Details
Various details outlined in the following table are available on Pages 12 to 30.
Table 1
Details
10
DESCRIPTION
FIGURE
PAGE
1200mm or more Villaboard Lining/HardieGroove Lining to concrete or timber floor
Figure 1
12
400mm or 600mm Villaboard Lining to concrete or timber floor
Figure 2
13
Villaboard Lining laid horizontally to concrete or timber floor
Figure 3
14
600mm HomeRAB PreClad Lining to concrete or timber floor
Figure 4
17
1200mm HomeRAB PreClad Lining to concrete or timber floor
Figure 5
18
1200mm or more Panel to concrete or timber floor
Figure 6
19
400mm or 600mm Panel to concrete or timber floor
Figure 7
20
Scyon Linea Weatherboard to concrete or timber floor
Figure 8
21
Scyon Linea Weatherboard to concrete or timber floor - Villaboard Lining side
Figure 9
22
Scyon Linea Weatherboard to concrete or timber floor GIB Standard plasterboard
Figure 10
23
End bracket to concrete joist
Figure 11
24
End bracket to timber joist
Figure 12
24
Scyon Linea Weatherboard face fixing for bracing
Figure 12
25
Bracing panel stopped below top plate
Figure 14
25
Scyon Linea Weatherboard bracing stopped below top plate
Figure 15
26
Figure 16
27
Figure 17
28
1200mm wide panel to concrete or timber floor
Figure 18
29
Panel to concrete or timber floor centre paling packer
Figure 19
29
All bracing panel top plate detail
Figure 20
30
2400mm long panel to concrete or timber floor centre paling packer
Figure 21
30
Typical vent strip installation
Figure 22
31
Structural ceiling diaphragm
Figure 223
32
12 Bracing table Villaboard Lining

Table 2
Villaboard Lining Vertically Fixed
SYSTEM
NUMBER
Vv
BRACING
ELEMENT
LENGTH
(mm)
REFER
FIGURES
FLOORING CONSTRUCTION
NZS 3604 RATING IN BRACING

UNITS PER METRE OF
ELEMENT LENGTH
TIMBER
WIND
1200 to 2400
1, 11, 12
130*
101
2400 or more
1, 11, 12
125*
98
400
2, 11, 12
81
105
600
2, 11, 12
88
85
161*
135*
CONCRETE
EARTHQUAKE
Villaboard Lining Horizontally Fixed

Vh
2400 or more
3, 11, 12
*A limit of 120BUs/m maximum applies to timber floors and 150BUs/m maximum to concrete floors built as per NZS 3604: 2011 unless
a specific engineering design is carried out to ensure the uplift force generated by bracing elements does not exceed the maximum limit
for each floor type.
Table 3
HardieGroove Lining
SYSTEM
NUMBER
HG
BRACING
ELEMENT
LENGTH
(mm)
REFER
FIGURES
1200
1, 11, 12

UNITS PER METRE OF
ELEMENT LENGTH
TIMBER
WIND
CONCRETE
154*
EARTHQUAKE
153*
11
13 Bracing figures linings
Product
System
Minimum length
Villaboard Lining
Vv
1200mm
HardieGroove Lining
HG
1200mm
Figure 1: 1200mm or more Villaboard Lining/HardieGroove Lining to concrete or timber floor
12
Product
System
Minimum length
Villaboard Lining
Vv
400 or 600mm
Figure 2: 400mm or 600mm Villaboard Lining to concrete or timber floor
13
Product
System
Minimum length
Villaboard Lining
Vh
2400mm
Figure 3: Villaboard Lining laid horizontally to concrete or timber floor
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14 Bracing tables
Table 4
HomeRAB PreClad Lining
SYSTEM
NUMBER
HR
BRACING
ELEMENT
LENGTH
(mm)
REFER
FIGURES

UNITS PER METRE OF
ELEMENT LENGTH
TIMBER
WIND
CONCRETE
EARTHQUAKE
600
4, 11, 12
98
84
1200 or 2400
5, 11, 12
98
76
2400 or more
5, 11, 12
97
77
Table 5
RAB Board 6mm and HardieFlex 6mm and 7.5mm bracing ratings
SYSTEM
NUMBER
BRACING
ELEMENT
LENGTH
(mm)
REFER
FIGURES

UNITS PER METRE OF
ELEMENT LENGTH
TIMBER
WIND
CONCRETE
EARTHQUAKE
DIRECT FIXED CONSTRUCTION
JHD
1200 to 2400
6, 11, 12
154*
140*
2400 or more
6, 11, 12
135*
150*
400
7, 11, 12
83
107
600
7, 11, 12
99
107
Table 6
Scyon Axon Panel 133 and Scyon Axon Panel 400 bracing ratings
SYSTEM
NUMBER
BRACING
ELEMENT
LENGTH
(mm)
REFER
FIGURES

UNITS PER METRE OF
ELEMENT LENGTH
TIMBER
WIND
CONCRETE
EARTHQUAKE

AP
1200 to 2400
6, 11, 12
150*
157*
2400 or more
6, 11, 12
149*
135*
15
Table 7
Scyon Linea Weatherboard bracing ratings
SYSTEM
NUMBER
BRACING
ELEMENT
LENGTH
(mm)
REFER
FIGURES

UNITS PER METRE OF
ELEMENT LENGTH
TIMBER
WIND
CONCRETE
EARTHQUAKE

LWV
LWG
1200 to 2400
8, 9, 11, 12, 13
130*
101
2400 or more
8, 9, 11, 12, 13
125*
98
1200 to 2400
8, 10, 11, 12, 13
91
80
2400 or more
8, 10, 11, 12, 13
75
67
V at end of System number = Villaboard Lining used as lining

G at end of system number = GIB Standard plasterboard used as lining.
Table 8
RAB Board 6mm / HardieFlex 6mm and 7.5mm / Monotek Sheet bracing ratings
SYSTEM
NUMBER
BRACING
ELEMENT
LENGTH
(mm)
REFER
FIGURES

UNITS PER METRE OF
ELEMENT LENGTH
TIMBER
WIND
CONCRETE
EARTHQUAKE
CAVITY FIXED CONSTRUCTION

JHC
1200 to 2400
16, 18, 19, 20
147*
121*
2400 or more
17, 18, 20, 21
157*
142*
Table 9
Scyon Axon Panel bracing ratings
SYSTEM
NUMBER
BRACING
ELEMENT
LENGTH
(mm)
REFER
FIGURES

UNITS PER METRE OF
ELEMENT LENGTH
TIMBER
WIND
CONCRETE
EARTHQUAKE
CAVITY FIXED CONSTRUCTION

APC
1200 to 2400
16, 18, 19, 20
154*
166*
16
15 Bracing figures
Product
System
Minimum length
HR
600mm
Figure 4: 600mm HomeRAB PreClad Lining to concrete or timber floor
17
Product
System
Minimum length
HR
1200mm
Figure 5: 1200mm HomeRAB PreClad Lining to concrete or timber floor
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16 Bracing figures claddings (direct fix)
Product
System Number
Minimum length
HardieFlex Sheet / RAB Board
JHD
1200mm
Scyon Axon Panel
AP
1200mm
Figure 6: 1200mm or more Panel to concrete or timber floor
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Product
System Number
Minimum length
HardieFlex Sheet / RAB Board
JHD
400 or 600mm
Figure 7: 400mm or 600mm Panel to concrete or timber floor
20
Product
System Number
Minimum length
Scyon Linea Weatherboard / Villaboard Lining
LWV
1200mm
Scyon Linea Weatherboard / GIB Standard plasterboard
LWG
1200mm
Figure 8: Scyon Linea Weatherboard to concrete or timber floor
21
Product
System Number
Minimum length
Scyon Linea Weatherboard / Villaboard Lining
LWV
1200mm
Figure 9: Scyon Linea Weatherboard to concrete or timber floor - Villaboard Lining side
22
Product
System Number
Minimum length
Scyon Linea Weatherboard / GIB Standard plasterboard
LWG
1200mm
Figure 10: Scyon Linea Weatherboard to concrete or timber floor GIB Standard plasterboard
23
17 Bracing connection figures (direct fix)
Figure 11: End bracket to concrete joist
Figure 12: End bracket to timber joist
24
Figure 13: Scyon Linea Weatherboard face fixing for bracing
Figure 14: Bracing panel stopped below top plate
25
Figure 15: Scyon Linea Weatherboard bracing stopped below top plate
26
18 Bracing connection figures (cavity fix)

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tre
en
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Ma
m
m
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Note: All bottom packers must be

set to a slope of 5 minimum
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m
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5
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60 x 3.15mm 316 stainless

steel HardieFlexTM nails to
fix paling packer
0m
60
fix
150 x 19mm paling packer

treated H3.1 minimum
All vertical fixings at 150mm
centres using 60 X 3.15mm
316 stainless steel
HardieFlexTM nails
Minimum edge distance
refer notes
Refer Figure 20
Timber framing treated H1.2

minimum
Fix battens with 40 x 2.8mm
316 stainless steel
HardieFlexTM nails to plates
and nogs
45 x 19mm timber cavity
battens at 300mm centres
800mm
Bracing sheet
Bracket at end of bracing
element
Bottom plate fixed as per
NZS 3604
800mm
Bracing element height

Concrete or timber floor
fix cladding at 100mm
centres to bottom plate
Refer Figure 18

fix paling packer
25mm
50mm
overhang
800mm
Refer Figure 19
ing
ac
Br
Proprietary hold
down bolt/bracket at
end of bracing
element
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th
ng
t le
n
me
FIBRE CEMENT FIXING DETAILS

Notes for Figure 16:
Concrete floor bottom plate fixing:- Ramset bracing anchor kit Concrete or GIB Handibrac with 15kN anchor at each
end of bracing element
Timber floor bottom plate fixing:- Ramset bracing anchor kit Wood or GIB Handibrac with a 12x150mm galvanised
coach screw at each end of bracing element
Edge Fixing Distance:- HardieFlexTM Sheet, Monotek Sheet and RAB Board - minimum 12mm.
Scyon Axon Panel - minimum 18mm
Product
System Number
HardieFlex Sheet / RAB Board / Monotek Sheet

TM
Minimum Length
1200mm
JHC
Product
Scyon Axon Panel
SystemAPC
Number
Minimum
1200mmlength
HardieFlex Sheet / RAB Board /

Sheet
JHC
1200mm
Monotek
n_zl-bm-fig16.dwg
Scyon Axon Panel
September 2013
Bracing Design Details

APC
1200mm
Scale 1:20
1200MM
Figure 16: 1200mm or more
Panel to way
concrete
or timberOR
floorMORE PANEL TO CONCRETE OR TIMBER FLOOR
TM
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27
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Ma
m
0m
60
Note: All bottom packers must be

set to a slope of 5 minimum
es
ntr
e
dc
stu

fix paling packer
0m
60
es
tr
en
c
m
0m g
15 ddin
cla
to
fix

All vertical fixings at 150mm
centres using 60 X 3.15mm
316 stainless steel
HardieFlexTM nails
Refer Figure 20
Minimum edge distance

refer notes
Vertical fixings at 100mm

centres where sheets butt
together
Timber framing treated H1.2

minimum
Fix battens with 40 x 2.8mm
316 stainless steel
HardieFlexTM nails to plates
and nogs
45 x 19mm timber cavity
battens at 300mm centres
800mm
Bracing sheet
Bracket at end of bracing
element
Bottom plate fixed as per
NZS 3604
800mm
Bracing element height

Concrete or timber floor
fix cladding at 100mm
centres to bottom plate
Refer Figure 18

fix paling packer
25mm
50mm
overhang
800mm
Refer Figure 19
ing
c
Bra
Proprietary hold
down bolt/bracket at
end of bracing
element
ele
th
ng
t le
n
me
FIBRE CEMENT FIXING DETAILS

Notes for Figure 17:
Concrete floor bottom plate fixing:- Ramset bracing anchor kit Concrete or GIB Handibrac with 15kN anchor at each
end of bracing element
Timber floor bottom plate fixing:- Ramset bracing anchor kit Wood or GIB Handibrac with a 12x150mm galvanised
coach screw at each end of bracing element
Edge Fixing Distance:- HardieFlexTM Sheet, Monotek Sheet and RAB Board - minimum 12mm.
Product
HardieFlex Sheet / RAB Board / Monotek Sheet

TM
n_zl-bm-fig17.dwgProduct
System Number
Minimum Length
JHC
2400mm
System Number
Bracing JHC
Design Details
HardieFlex Sheet / RAB Board /

Monotek Sheet
Minimum length
2400mm
2400MM OR MORE PANEL TO CONCRETE OR TIMBER FLOOR

FIGURE
17floor
Figure 17: 2400mm or more Panel to concrete or timber
a smarter wayTM
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September 2013
Scale 1:20
Figure 18: 1200mm wide panel to concrete or timber floor
Figure 19: Panel to concrete or timber floor centre paling packer
29
Figure 20: All bracing panel top plate detail
Figure 21: 2400mm long panel to concrete or timber floor centre paling packer
30
Figure 22: Typical vent strip installation
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19 Structual ceiling diaphragm

James Hardie ceiling lining products can also be used for a ceiling
diaphragm construction in accordance with NZS 3604.
The following products can be used as a structural diaphragm
Villaboard Lining 6mm and 9mm or
HardieFlex Sheet 4.5mm and 6mm.
The ceiling diaphragm shall be constructed to comply with the

following requirements;
The sheets are to be installed as per Figure 23.
All sheet edges must be supported with framing behind.

Always maintain a minimum 12mm edge distance for sheet
fixing.
James Hardie sheets can also be used to construct sloping

ceiling diaphragms where the slope of ceiling is not over 45
degree from the horizontal plane.
The sheets must be laid in a staggered pattern as shown.
The length of a ceiling diaphragm must not exceed twice

its width. The length and width will be measured between
supporting walls. They shall be no longer than 12m with an
aspect ratio (length divided by width) no greater than 2.
The sheet size must not be less than 1800 x 900mm except
where buildings dimensions restricts the use of this size.
Each bracing line along length = L or along width = W shall

have a bracing capacity of not less than 15bu/m of L or W
measured at right angles to the line being considered.
Refer to NZS 3604, section 5.6 for further information on

diaphragms
L
L = Length
W = Width
Figure 23: Structural ceiling diaphragm
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Line A and B must have minimum bracing capacity

100 bus or 15 x W, whichever is higher.
Line L and M must have minimum bracing capacity
100 bu's or 15 x L, whichever is higher.
20 Bracing calculation tables

WALL BRACING CALCULATION SHEET
For use in conjunction with NZS 3604
Name of Project: ...................................................................................................................................................................................
Site of Address: .....................................................................................................................................................................................
Lot and DP Number: .............................................................................................................................................................................
BRACING DESIGN INFORMATION AS PER NZS 3604
1. WIND BRACING DEMAND:
Determine wind region
Determine ground roughness:
Urban / Open
Refer Clause 5.2.3
Determine site exposure:
Sheltered / Exposed
Refer Clause 5.2.4
Determine topographic class:
T1, T2, T3, T4

Refer Clause 5.2.5, Figure 5.2, Table 5.2 and 5.3
Determine wind zone:
L,
M,
H,
Building height to apex:
H =
Roof height above eaves:
h =
Stud height:
Refer Table 5.1
W Across
BU/m Length of wall
(Applies across ridge for gable roof, Applies across and along for hip roof)
W Along
BU/m Length of wall
(Applies along ridge for gable roof)
Wall in foundation
(Strike out which is not

applicable)
EH
Refer Figure-5.1
Minimum Number of BUs/m for building length and width from

table5.5, 5.6, and 5.7.
Wind zone from Table 5.4
Storey location:
VH,
Total Bracing Required For Wind:
Wall above subfloor structure

single storey or
upper storey
Wall above subfloor structure
lower of two storeys
W Across x Length of Wall Across =

W Along x Length of Wall Along =
*Use separate sheet for each storey.
2. EARTHQUAKE BRACING DESIGN:

Refer to Figure 5.4 and select the Earthquake Zone. Zone: .................................
Roof cladding weight:
Light
n Heavy
Wall cladding weight:

n Light
n Medium
n Heavy
Roof slope:
0-25
n 26-45
n 46-60
Select storey location to be assessed as per Table 5.8, 5.9 and 5.10
Single storey building on subfloor frame. Refer Table 5.8
Two storey building on subfloor frame. Refer Table 5.9
n Single or two storey building on concrete slab-on-ground. Refer Table 5.10
n
n
Select bracing demand in BUs/m of floor area from one of

the above mentioned Tables
............ BU/m2*
Part storey in roof space
Yes / No
If yes, increase bracing demand obtained above by 4 BUs/m.

Refer to NZS3604 Section 5.3.4.3
Part storey in basement
Yes / No
If yes, building shall be regarded as two buildings, refer section 5.3.4.4 of

NZS3604 for information
Total floor area : m
Total bracing required for earthquake:

Area ............ x ............ BUs/m2* = ............ BUs
*Use separate sheet for each storey.
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WALL BRACING CALCULATION SHEET B

Name of Project: ...................................................................................................................................................................................
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Warranties
October 2013
WARRANTY: All James Hardie products have a standard product warranty. Refer to the relevant literature for the product warranties
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Bracing Design

Manufacturing and Classification

Specific Design and Detailing

Application and scope

Site and Foundation

Height of Bracing Panels

Length of Bracing Panels

2.9 Bracing SheetS Stopped Below Top Plate

Bracing in Wet Areas

Maximum Bracing Units

Specific Engineering Design

Bottom Plate Fixing

4.2 Building underlay or HomeRAB PreClad Lining

Window and Door Installation

Fastener Durability and Size

 afe working practices

WE VALUE YOUR FEEDBACK

The James Hardie fibre cement sheets and Scyon range of

The bracing system details provided in this document are available

Refer to Table 2 9 for bracing system capacity.

HardieGroove Lining, internal wall lining with a 'tongue &

1.4 SPECIFIC DESIGN AND DETAILING

RAB Board 6mm* or HomeRAB PreClad Lining 3.5mm,

HardieFlex Sheet, 6mm and 7.5mm cladding suitable for

Monotek Sheet, 7.5mm and 9mm cladding suitable for

Scyon Axon Panel, 9mm suitable for external wall claddings.

Scyon Linea Weatherboard, a 16mm thick external wall

*RAB Board used for stucco plaster is classified as medium weight

To achieve bracing ratings published in this literature, each product

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2.3 SITE AND FOUNDATION

2.4 GROUND CLEARANCES

2.5 MOISTURE MANAGEMENT

2.6 WIND LOADING

2.7 HEIGHT OF BRACING PANELS

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2.8 LENGTH OF BRACING PANELS

2.11 IMPACT RESISTANCE

2.12 MAXIMUM BRACING UNITS

2.13 SPECIFIC ENGINEERING DESIGN

3.7 BOTTOM PLATE FIXING

These James Hardie bracing systems are suitable for timber

Bottom plate fixing must be in accordance with the requirements

Bracing capacities/ratings and fixing specifications are provided for

3.3 STRUCTURAL GRADE

3.7.1 TIMBER FOUNDATION

3.7.2 CONCRETE FOUNDATION

3.7.3 HOLDING DOWN RESTRAINTS

In order to achieve an acceptable wall finish, it is imperative that

Ramset bracing anchor kits or GIB Handibrac with a 15kN

Framing tolerances must comply with the requirements of

The external framing must be treated to a minimum H1.2 treatment.

3.6 FRAME CONSTRUCTION

Nogs or dwangs must be provided at 1200mm centres

When a cladding is fixed over the cavity battens, the nogs

4.3 WINDOW AND DOOR INSTALLATION

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5.1 FASTENER DURABILITY AND SIZE

Control joints in flush finished or monolithic claddings are required

5.2 SHEET NAILING

5.3 SHEET ORIENTATION

5.4 SHEET PENETRATIONS

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Expansion joints are provided in timber walls to allow for longterm

2.9 Bracing SheetS Stopped Below Top Plate

4.2 Building underlay or HomeRAB PreClad Lining

afe working practices

1.Position cutting station so that wind will blow dust away