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Green & Sustainable

Enabling green/sustainable projects across the nation.

Choose Durability

James Hardie® Siding is designed to last a lifetime. Find out why we offer an up to 50-year warranty.

Moldblock Technology

HardieBacker™ Cement Board with Moldblock™ Technology delivers superior protection against mold.

Technical Documents

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Tips & Articles
Caulking Tips (Manufacturers' Caulk and Sealant Recommendation Sheet S-100B)
Painting Tips (Paint Manufacturers' Recommendation Sheet — No. S-100)
James Hardie® Fire Properties
HardieFloor Technical Data Sheet

Building Better Communities How do James Hardie products contribute toward green programs, including USGBC® LEED®?

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Material Safety Data Sheet

MSDS English
MSDS Spanish
MSDS French

Government Reports

Warnock Hersey Warnock Hersey Product Listings
  • Standards products are certified against
  • ASTM, ISO, EN, CAN/CGSB, CAN/ULC
  • 1-Hour Fire Resistive Rated Wall Assemblies

NER Report NER-405
U.S. HUD Materials Release 1263d
City of New York Department of Buildings Report MEA 233-93-M
Texas Department of Insurance Product Evaluation EC-23
City of Los Angeles Research Report RR 24862
Division of the State Architect Acceptance Report PA-019
Ontario Canada Ruling 95-17-36-(12678-R)
U.S. HUD Materials Release 1268c
National Research Council Canada CCMC 12678-R
Miami-Dade County, Florida Notice of Acceptance 07-0418.04
California Office of the State Fire Marshall, Wildland Urban Interface Building Material Listing on James Hardie Building Products for use both on Exterior Walls and Under Eaves.

Internal Memorandums

JHBP Internal Memorandum dated 11/3/97 from John Mulder regarding FEMA Recognition
JHBP Internal Memorandum dated 11/26/97 from John Mulder regarding ARPE Recognition
HardiePlank™ Lap Siding

HardieShingle™ Siding

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