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DuraTech™ Technology
HardieFloor™ Wet Area Solution features our patented DuraTech™ Technology, which provides a sturdy fiber cement product with advanced structural integrity.
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James Hardie is a recognized industry leader for delivering innovative building materials that feature exceptional performance and efficiency. Our newest subfloor product — HardieFloor™ Wet Area Solution — is a testament to our pioneering spirit and progressive outlook on quality.
The Subfloor with Unmatched Performance and Advanced Structural Integrity.
Key Features and Benefits:
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Engineered with patented DuraTech™ Technology to provide advanced structural support, it is a fiber cement subfloor that can support most finishes, including natural stone, ceramic tile, or carpet.
Mold Resistant
HardieFloor™ Wet Area Solution protects the entire bathroom floor, even under the tub, shower and cabinets. By eliminating OSB, a primary food source for mold is removed.
A Superior Tile Underlayment
Due to its advanced structural integrity, tile can be installed directly on HardieFloor with no additional underlayment. HardieFloor provides a solid foundation for natural stone and ceramic tile in one simple step.
Moisture Resistant
Designed specifically for bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms, HardieFloor will not flake apart with continuous moisture exposure. Unlike OSB, HardieFloor has minimal expansion and contraction when exposed to water, thereby greatly reducing the need for sanding the edges prior to finishing the floor.
Rot Resistant
Due to its fiber cement composition, it is rot resistant and maintains its structural integrity. It won't deteriorate over time like a wood-based product.
Durable
Designed to last. HardieFloor™ Wet Area Solution offers long-lasting, worry-free performance. James Hardie guarantees that it is structurally sound and is backed by a 30-year transferable limited warranty.
HardieFloor™ Wet Area Solution with DuraTech™ Technology
30-Year Express Limited Transferable Product Warranty
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James Hardie Building Products, Inc. ("Hardie") warrants (for installation within the U.S. and Puerto Rico) to the purchaser and all transferees prior to and including the first owner of the structure to which the Product is applied, and to any owner of such structure (each a "covered person") that when manufactured, the HardieFloor panel complies with ASTM 1288 and is free from defects in material and manufacture.
When used for its intended purpose, properly installed and maintained according to Hardie's published installation instructions, the Product for a period of 30 years from the date of purchase
(a) will not rot or swell.
(b) When installed in accordance with the installation instructions, perform as reasonably required of a structural flooring material for the applicable period of the warranty.
1. REMEDIES:
If manufacturing defects are found, Hardie will, at its sole discretion, repair, or replace the defective panels together with any affected finished flooring up to ten times the purchase price.
2. CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY:
Hardie's liability hereunder to the covered person shall be subject to the following terms and conditions:
- The claimant must provide proof that he/she is a covered person.
- The Product must be stored according to the manufacturer's instructions at all times between purchase and installation.
- The Product must be installed according to Hardie's printed installation instructions and all building codes adopted by federal, state or local governments or government agencies and applicable to the installation. Failure to install and finish the product per the manufacturer's published instructions may effect Product performance and voids the Warranty.
- The covered person must provide written notice to James Hardie Building Products, Inc. within 30 days after discovery of any claimed defect or failure covered by this Warranty and before beginning any permanent repair. The notice must describe the location and details of the defect and such information as is necessary for Hardie to investigate the claim. Photos of the product, showing the defect or failure are not only helpful, but also must accompany the notice, when appropriate.
- Upon discovery of a possible defect or failure, the covered person must immediately, and at the covered person's own expense, provide for protection of all property that could be affected until the defect or failure is remedied. Before any permanent repair to the Product, the covered person must allow Hardie or Hardie's agent to enter the property and structure where the Product is installed, and examine, photograph and take samples of the Product.
3. EXCLUSIONS:
This Warranty does not cover damage or defects resulting from or in any way attributable to:
- the improper storage, shipping, handling or installation of the Product (including, without limitation, failure of the Product to be installed in strict compliance with the terms and conditions set forth in Section 2 (c) of this
warranty) and/or improper installation of joists or other accessories;
- neglect;
- abuse;
- misuse;
- repair or alteration;
- settlement or structural movement and/or movement of materials to which the Product is attached; (g) damage from incorrect design of the structure;
- acts of God including, but not limited to, hurricanes, tornados, floods, earthquakes, severe weather or other natural phenomena, (including, but not limited to, unusual climate conditions);
- lack of proper maintenance;
- any cause other than manufacturing defects attributable to Hardie.
4. DISCLAIMER:
The statements in this Warranty constitute the only warranty extended by Hardie for the Product. The implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to four (4) years from the date of purchase except where prohibited by law. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
NO OTHER WARRANTY IS MADE BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE MANUFACTURER OR THE SELLER OR BY OPERATION OF LAW OR BY USAGE OF TRADE OR COURSE OF DEALING WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT OR ITS INSTALLATION, STORAGE, HANDLING, MAINTENANCE, USE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
5. EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES:
IN NO EVENT WILL HARDIE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM NONDELIVERY OR FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
6. MODIFICATIONS AND ALTERATIONS OF PRODUCT:
Hardie shall have no responsibility hereunder for defective Product subjected to further processing or alteration after shipment.
7. SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM:
Any refund or material replacement by Hardie pursuant to Section 1 hereof shall constitute a full settlement and release of all claims of any covered person hereunder for damages or other relief, and shall be a complete bar to any litigation filed subsequently to the covered person's acceptance of such an agreement.
8. MODIFICATION OR DISCONTINUATION OF PRODUCTS:
Hardie reserves the right to modify or discontinue any of its products without notice and shall not be liable as a result of such modification or discontinuation.
1-800-9-HARDIE
10901 Elm Avenue Fontana, CA 92337
30-Year Express Limited Transferable Product Warranty
HardieFloor™ Wet Area Solution – Frequently Asked Questions
Bathrooms, laundry rooms, and kitchens are wet areas of the home. As a builder, you can do everything right and still have problems with moisture. Toilets overflow and water lines could leak. They happen and now you can protect the homeowner and yourself from long term damage from these types of events.
The air quality of a home can be negatively impacted by the presence of mold growth. HardieFloor™ provides superior mold resistance as proven by passing both industry standard mold tests (ASTM; G21 and ASTM D 3273). By using HardieFloor™, you are removing the wood based subfloor, which is a food source for mold.
One sheet of HardieFloor™ weighs 70 lbs, same as a full sheet of OSB.
HardieFloor™ should be laid out in a brick pattern like other sub-floors. Four corners of HardieFloor™ sheets should never meet. HardieFloor™ can easily be integrated with the remainder of the floor sheathing.
HardieFloor™ can be installed as a subfloor anywhere inside a home. HardieFloor™ is specially engineered with DuraTech™ Technology for wet areas of the home like bathrooms, but it may be used in all rooms of the home.
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A circular saw fitted with a HardieBlade™ Saw blade can easily cut HardieFloor. If you need to make hole cuts for plumbing or electrical lines, there are several bits available that work well with HardieFloor™.
Like other subfloors HardieFloor™ can be installed with 6d or 8d common corrosion resistant nails. Composite deck screws can also be used and are recommended for reducing "mushrooming" and "squeaks."
A 1"wood spade bit can be used to drill holes for plumbing supply lines or for electrical wires.
A carbide tipped hole saw or reciprocating saw blade can be used for cutting holes required for waste lines and vent lines.
HardieFloor™ is dimensionally stable. Since it won't expand and contract like wood, tile can be applied directly to HardieFloor™ . However, it is not limited to just natural stone and tile. Carpet, hardwood, and linoleum can also be applied to HardieFloor™.
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Flooring is installed the same way it would be installed on a concrete slab (where backerboards are not used). Transitions are dealt with various ways by tile installers, but generally a 3/8"square notched trowel for thinset will put the tile at the appropriate height for a smooth transition to carpet or most wood floors.
3/8"– ˝"square notched trowel should be used to install the tile. This will allow the tile to match most wood floors. If the homeowner is using a thicker hardwood, a medium bed thinset (often called granite and marble mortar) can be used.
Often, the use of tile backer makes a proper tile install too high for an even transition with hardwood. So some tile installers don’t use the recommended amount of thinset in order to improve the transition. An insufficient amount of thinset can cause loose or cracked tiles. So the elimination of the tile backer can improve transitions and tile installations.
Much like with a hardwood transition, by using a 3/8"or ˝"square notched trowel the tile should line up perfectly. In order to protect your tile most carpet installers recommend at least a 1/8"overlap of carpet to tile. The more the carpet wears, the better the transition with the tile.
HardieFloor™ should be swept of debris and lightly dampened with a moist sponge. The floor is then ready to apply thinset. The seams between HardieFloor™ sheets do not need to be caulked or covered with joint tape.
No, the seams between HardieFloor sheets require no preparation before applying flooring.
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Yes. HardieFloor™ complies with ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria 367 which stipulates product requirements for residential structural floors.
DuraTech Technology is a patented innovation which allows James Hardie to make a fiber cement product with advanced structural integrity. This technology allows you to replace the wood sub-floor in wet areas with a fiber cement floor which is moisture, mold, and rot resistant.
Please refer to HardieFloor™ installation instructions for complete install requirements.
HardieFloor™ Wet Area Solution Installation Instructions
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HardieFloor™ Wet Area Solution - Technical Data
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