James Hardie 401878 Versilux Lining Sheetings Installation Guide
- June 3, 2024
- James Hardie
Table of Contents
James Hardie 401878 Versilux Lining Sheetings
INTRODUCTION
Versilux™ lining is a premium sanded sheet which is an ideal lining for internal high traffic areas, fire and/or acoustic wall systems. Versilux™ lining is also used for ceilings and eaves/soffit applications.
Main features:
- Durable internal lining sheet.
- Suitable surface for paint finishes.
- Square edges for easy joining.
- Reliable impact resistant lining.
- Suitable for use in fire and acoustically rated systems.
- Pink sheet to identify quality James Hardie™ fibre cement.
The specifier or other responsible party for the project must ensure the information and details in this guide are appropriate for the intended application and specific design and detailing is undertaken for areas which fall outside the scope of this documentation.
TABLE 1 VERSILUX™ LINING SHEET SIZES
PRODUCTS| LENGTH| WIDTH
Approx. mass: 4.5, 6 and 9mm Versilux™ is 6.2, 8.3 and 12.4 kg/m2
respectively.
| 4.5 mm thickness (only
available in Butt Vee edge)
2400| 1200
3000| 1200
3600| 1200
6mm thickness
2400| 1200
3000| 1200
3600| 1200
9mm thickness (Not available in W.A.)
2400| 1200
2700| 1200
3000| 1200
*All dimensions and masses are approximate and subject to manufacture tolerances
TABLE 2 PRODUCT / ACCESSORIES / TOOLS
COMPONENTS SUPPLIED BY JAMES HARDIE™
PRODUCT| DESCRIPTION| PRODUCT| DESCRIPTION
| HardieBladeTM Saw Blade. 185mm diameter A poly-diamond blade for fast and
clean cutting of James Hardie fibre cement. Bore diameter is 20mm. 1 each.
Part No. 300660| | James Hardie™ PVC Straight Jointer for 4.5mm thick sheets.
3,000mm long
A 3,000mm long PVC extrusion used to join 4.5mm thick sheets. 25 per pack.
Part No. 305541
| Villaboard™ Knife
A score and snap knife designed to efficiently cut through fibre cement sheets
≤9mm thick. 12 per box. Part No. 305915.| | James Hardie™ PVC Straight Jointer
for 6mm thick sheets. 3,000mm long
A 3,000mm long PVC extrusion used to join 6mm thick sheets. 25 per pack. Part
No. 305546
| HardieDrive™ Screw 25mm long
A class 3 self-tapping wing-tipped screw for fastening to 0.5mm to 1.6mm BMT
light gauge steel frames. 1000 per box. Part No. 305979| | James Hardie™ PVC
Internal Corner Angle for 6mm thick sheets. 3,000mm long
A PVC extrusion, to be used with 6mm thick sheets at internal corner junctions
to conceal the sheet edge. 25 per pack. Part No. 305545
| HardieDrive™ Collated Screw 25mm long
A class 3 self-tapping wing-tipped screw for fastening to 0.5mm to 1.6mm BMT
light gauge steel frames. Suitable for use in most auto feed screw guns. 1000
per box. Part No. 305980| | James Hardie™ PVC External Corner Angle for 6mm
thick sheets. 3.000mm long
A PVC extrusion, to be used with 6mm thick sheets at external corner junctions
to conceal the sheet edge. 25 per pack. Part No. 305544
| James Hardie™ Fibreshear
Electric tool for cutting fibre cement sheets. 1 each. Part No.300653| | James
Hardie™ PVC Cap Mould for 4.5mm thick sheets. 3,000mm long
A PVC extrusion used to finish 4.5mm thick sheet edges. 25 per pack. Part No.
305542
| James Hardie™ PVC Straight Jointer for 4.5mm thick sheets. 2,400mm long
A 2,400mm long PVC extrusion used to join 4.5mm thick sheets. 25 per pack.
Part No. 305538| |
James Hardie™ PVC Cap Mould for 6mm thick sheets. 3,000mm long
A PVC extrusion used to finish 6mm thick sheet edges. 25 per pack. Part No.
305543
COMPONENTS SUPPLIED BY JAMES HARDIE
James Hardie recommends the following products for use in conjunction with its Versilux™ lining. James Hardie does not supply these products and does not provide a warranty for their use. Please contact the component manufacturer for information on their warranties and further information on their products.
ACCESSORIES| DESCRIPTION| ACCESSORIES| DESCRIPTION
| Galvanised fibre cement nails
30mm x 2.8 galvanised fibre cement nails.| | Hand guillotine
Guillotine for cutting fibre cement.
SAFE WORKING PRACTICES
WARNING – DO NOT BREATHE DUST AND CUT ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREA
James Hardie products contain sand, a source of respirable crystalline silica.
May cause cancer if dust from product is inhaled. Causes damage to lungs and
respiratory system through prolonged or repeated inhalation of dust from
product. Intact fibre cement products are not expected to result in any
adverse toxic effects. The hazard associated with fibre cement arises from the
respirable crystalline silica present in dust generated by activities such as
cutting, rebating, drilling, routing, sawing, crushing, or otherwise abrading
fibre cement, and when cleaning up, disposing of or moving dust. When doing
any of these activities in a manner that generates dust, follow James Hardie
instructions and best practices to reduce or limit the release of dust, warn
others in the area and consider rotating personnel across the cutting task to
further limit respirable silica exposure. If using a dust mask or respirator,
use an AS/NZS1716 P1 filter and refer to Australian/New Zealand Standard
1715:2009 Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Equipment
for more extensive guidance and more options for selecting respirators for
workplaces. For further information, refer to our installation instructions
and Safety Data Sheets available at www.jameshardie.com.au. FAILURE TO ADHERE
TO OUR WARNINGS, SAFETY DATA SHEETS, AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAY LEAD TO
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
JAMES HARDIE RECOMMENDED SAFE WORKING PRACTICES
CUTTING OUTDOORS
- Position cutting station so wind will blow dust away from the user or others in working area.
- Warn others in the area to avoid dust.
- Consider rotating personnel across cutting tasks to further limit respirable silica exposures.
- Use one of the following methods based on the required cutting rate:
Best
Villaboard™ knife
Hand guillotine
Fibreshear
Better
Position the cutting station in a well-ventilated area. Use a dust reducing circular saw equipped with HardieBlade™ Saw Blade or comparable fibre cement blade and well maintained M-class vacuum or higher with appropriate filter for capturing fine (respirable) dust. Wear a properly-fitted, approved dust mask or respirator (minimum P1).
CUTTING INDOORS
- Cut only using VillaboardTM knife, hand guillotine or fibreshears (manual, electric or pneumatic).
- Position cutting station in a well-ventilated area.
DRILLING/OTHER MACHINING
When drilling or machining you should always wear a P1 dust mask and warn
others in the immediate area.
IMPORTANT NOTES
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For maximum protection (lowest respirable dust production) James Hardie recommends always using best practice cutting methods where feasible.
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NEVER use a power saw indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
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ALWAYS use a dust reducing circular saw equipped with a sawblade specifically designed to minimize dust creation when cutting fibrocement
– preferably a sawblade that carries the HardieBlade™ logo or one with at least equivalent performance – connected to a M class or higher vacuum. -
NEVER dry sweep – Use wet suppression, or an M class vacuum or higher with appropriate filter.
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NEVER use grinders.
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ALWAYS follow tool manufacturers’ safety recommendations.
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ALWAYS wear a properly fitted, approved dusk mask, P1 or higher
DUST MASKS AND RESPIRATORS
As a minimum, an AS/NZS1716 P1 respirator must be used when doing any activity
that may create dust. For more extensive guidance and options for selecting
respirators for workplaces please refer to Australian/ New Zealand Standard
1715:2009 “Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective
Equipment”. P1 respirators should be used in conjunction with the above
cutting practices to minimise dust exposure. For further information, refer to
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available at
www.jameshardie.com.au. 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
Refer to recommended safe working practices before starting any cutting or
machining of product.
Score and snap
Score and snap is a fast and efficient method of cutting James Hardie™
building products using James Hardie’s Villaboard™ 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 one third 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.
Fibreshear
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 dust-reducing saw connected to a M
class or higher 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 which can be 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 the sheet edges are properly supported.
STORAGE AND HANDLING
To avoid damage, all James Hardie™ building products should be stored with edges and corners of the sheets protected from chipping. James Hardie™ building products must be installed in a dry state and 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, moisture, etc.
QUALITY
James Hardie conducts stringent quality checks to ensure any product manufactured falls within our quality spectrum. It is the responsibility of the builder to ensure the product meets aesthetic requirements before installation. James Hardie will not be responsible for rectifying obvious aesthetic surface variations following installation.
FRAMING
GENERAL
Versilux™ lining can be fixed to either timber or light gauge domestic type steel framing. The framing used must comply with the relevant building regulations and standards and the requirements of this guide.
TIMBER
Use only seasoned timber. Unseasoned timber must not be used as it is prone to
shrinkage and can cause Versilux™ lining and frames to move. The minimum stud
width is typically 35mm. However, where butt jointing is used the minimum stud
width is 38mm at the joint. See Figure 13 and 14.
‘Timber used for house construction must have the level of durability
appropriate for the relevant climate, expected service life and conditions
including exposure to insect attacks or to moisture, which could cause decay.’
Reference AS1684.2 – 2010 ‘Residential Timber Framed Construction’.
STEEL
The minimum size for steel stud framing should be 64mm deep x 0.55mm base
metal thickness (BMT).
Steel framing must be designed in accordance with AS/NZS 4600 – 1996 Cold
Formed Steel Structures.
Steel sections shall be galvanised or zinc coated with a minimum BMT of 0.55mm
and a maximum BMT of 1.60mm. Studs must not be less than
PREPARATION
Ensure frame is square and work from a central datum line. Frames must be
straight and true to provide a flush face to receive the sheeting.
NOTE
Trim sheets to suit frame if frame is not square.
A suggested maximum tolerance of between 3mm and 4mm in any 3000mm length of
frame will give best results. Versilux™ lining will not straighten excessively
warped or distorted frames and any warping may still be visible after the
internal lining is applied.
CURVED WALLS
Versilux™ lining may be bent to accommodate curved walls. The minimum bending radii are shown, see Table 4.
TABLE 4 CURVED WALL MINIMUM BENDING RADII
| Along length (mm)| Across width (mm)
4.5mm Versilux™ lining| 1200| 1800
6mm Versilux™ lining| 1800| 2400
9mm Versilux™ lining| 3000| 4000
NOTE
The bending radii given above require no special pre-wetting of the sheet. To
maintain the smoothness of the curve, studs are required at the spacings shown
in Table 5.
TABLE 5 CURVED LINING – STUD SPACING
RANGE OF RADII (mm)| STUD SPACING
1200| 150
Above 1200 to 1800| 200
Above 1800 to 3000| 300
Above 3000 to 20000| 450
Above 20000| 600
INSTALLATION
SHEET LAYOUT
Versilux™ lining is usually fixed vertically. Sheet joints must coincide with
the centre line of the framing member.
NOTE
- Where horizontal layout is required provide an in-line row of noggings to allow for fastening of the sheet edge.
- All construction must be carried out in accordance with the relevant building regulations and standards.
FASTENERS
TIMBER FRAME FASTENER SELECTION
4.5mm, 6mm & 9mm Versilux™ lining| 30mm x 2.8mm Galvanised FC Nail*
If a smaller head size is desired for aesthetic reasons use 25mm x 2.5mm ring shank underlay nails.
STEEL FRAME FASTENER SELECTION
| 0.5mm-1.6mm BMT
4.5mm – 9mm Versilux™ lining| HardieDrive™ screw 25mm
NOTES
Fasteners should be driven flush as shown in Figure 2. Fasteners should be
screwed as close as possible to the stud corners to avoid deflection of the
stud flange. See Figure 3.
FIXING TO WALLS
Step 1
Place 6mm off-cut packers along floor as temporary support for sheets. This
allows provision for frame movement. Put sheet in place as shown.
Step 2
Fix sheet starting from the centre of sheet and working outwards to avoid any
druminess. For fastener spacings refer to Figures 6.
FIXING TO CEILINGS
In ceiling applications Versilux™ lining can be fixed either parallel or
perpendicular to framing. See Figures 7 and 8 respectively.
NOTE
Do not fix sheets to the bottom chord of roof trusses. Batten these out first
with timber battens or metal furring channels.
JOINTING AND CORNERS
JOINTING
PVC jointing
Versilux™ lining may be jointed using PVC straight jointers as shown in
Figures 9-12.
Butt jointing
Versilux™ lining may also be butt jointed by positioning sheet edges along
centreline of framing, see Figures 13-14.
CORNERS
External and internal corners can be finished using the appropriate PVC
jointers as shown in Figures 15-17.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
GENERAL
The basic composition of James Hardie™ building products is Portland cement, ground sand, cellulose fibre, water and proprietary additives. James Hardie™ building products are manufactured AS/NZS 2908.2 ‘Cellulose-Cement Products- Flat Sheet’. These are also compliant with equivalent standard ISO 8336 ‘Fibre-cement flat sheets – Product specification and test methods’. For product classification refer to the relevant Physical Properties Data Sheet.
PRODUCT MASS
The approximate product mass at equilibrium moisture content for 4.5mm, 6mm and 9mm Versilux™ lining is 6.2, 8.3 and 12.4 kg/m2 respectively.
DURABILITY
Resistance to moisture/rotting
Versilux™ lining has demonstrated resistance to permanent moisture induced
deterioration (rotting) by passing the following tests in accordance wit
AS/NZS2908.2:
- Water permeability (Clause 8.2.2)
- Warm water (Clause 8.2.4)
- Heat rain (Clause 6.5)
- Soak dry (Clause 8.2.5)
Resistance to termite attack
Based on testing completed by CSIRO Division of Forest Products and Ensis
Australia James Hardie™ building products have demonstrated resistance to
termite attack.
Resistance to fire
The Versilux™ lining is suitable where non-combustible materials are required
in accordance with C1.9 of the National Construction Code (NCC). James Hardie™
building products have been tested by CSIRO in accordance with AS/NZS 3837 and
are classified as conforming to Group 1 material (highest and best result
possible), with an average specific extinction area far lower than the
permissible 250m2 /kg, as referenced in Specification C1.10a of the National
Construction Code (NCC).
FINISHES
James Hardie recommends Versilux™ lining be coated with a suitable paint finish. Refer to the paint manufacturer for paint suitability, mixing and application.
MAINTENANCE
James Hardie recommends the cleaning and maintenance of the Versilux™ lining be undertaken regularly as per the recommendations of the coating manufacturer. Joints must also be maintained and be free of dirt and grime.
WARRANTY
For Warranty information visit www.jameshardie.com.au or call James Hardie on 13 11 03.
For information and advice
call 13 11 03 | jameshardie.com.au