INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALSHOME OWNERSCN JamesHardie-corporate-logo PRODUCTS SYSTEMS INSPIRATION RESOURCES ABOUT CONTACT PRE-CLADDING PRE-CLADDING CLADDING EAVES AND SOFFITS INTERNAL WALL LINING STRUCTURAL FLOORING New Zealand’s original rigid air barrier PRE-CLADDING Leading the way For over 15 years James Hardie has created an evolution for the way New Zealanders build, we were the first to design and manufacture a specific product for use as a rigid air barrier called RAB™ Board, which now sets the benchmark for pre-cladding. Made from Hardie™ fibre cement board they meet the challenges of an evolving world, creating a stronger building and comfort inside any living space. James Hardie create innovative, high performing and sustainable products that allow your wall underlay to meet the durability requirements and live up to their full potential. How does it work? Rigid air barriers by James Hardie work by equalising the air pressure within the external wall cavity, making the building airtight providing superior weather-tightness, structural bracing and fire protection, whereas traditional flexible wall underlay can struggle to perform in these conditions. Product range HomeRAB Pre-Cladding 4.5mm is a cost effective rigid wall underlay designed specifically for Very High wind zones for residential buildings RAB Board 6mm is designed for Extra High wind zones for both residential and commercial buildings RAB Board 9mm is robust and impact resistant designed for heavy commercial buildings outside the scope of NZS 3604 for Specific Engineered Design projects and Shear Wall PRE-CLADDING PRODUCTS READ MORE HomeRAB Pre-Cladding Pre-Cladding READ MORE RAB Board Pre-Cladding NEED SUPPORT? For immediate general and technical assistance you can call 0800 808 868 Talk to one of our CustomerLink or Technical Team Consultants SHARE Ask James Hardie™ Call 0800 808 868 PRODUCTS PRE-CLADDING CLADDING EAVES AND SOFFITS INTERNAL WALL LINING STRUCTURAL FLOORING RESOURCES CAD LIBRARY TECHNICAL LITERATURE INTERACTIVE INSTALLATION MODELS INSTALLATION VIDEOS WORKING SAFELY INSPIRATION GALLERY VIDEO GALLERY CASE STUDIES SHOWHOMES SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER PLEASE SELECT ARCHITECT BUILDER / CONTRACTOR DEVELOPER GROUP HOME BUILDER HOMEOWNER / RENOVATOR / DIY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION MERCHANT / CHANNEL PARTNER SUPPLIER I have read and understood the PRIVACY POLICY and I agree to receive communications via email. SITE MAPLEGAL INFORMATIONPRIVACY POLICYINVESTOR RELATIONS © 2021 All rights reserved. James Hardie New Zealand Limited