Hardie Cavity (Timber) Accessories

Hardie Cavity Timber Accessories are purpose-designed timber and composite components used in James Hardie cavity wall cladding system installations. These accessories provide the structural framing, battening and cavity management elements required to correctly install James Hardie cladding in a drained and ventilated cavity wall configuration — a key requirement for weathertight performance and NCC compliance in many applications.

Overview

• Timber cavity accessories for James Hardie cavity wall cladding system installations
• Range includes cavity battens, furring strips and associated framing components
• Designed to provide the correct cavity depth, drainage and ventilation behind fibre cement cladding
• Required for cavity wall installations to maintain James Hardie system compliance and warranty
• Treated and profiled to suit cavity wall installation requirements

Key Features & Benefits

• Creates the required drained and ventilated cavity behind James Hardie cladding panels and boards
• Correct cavity configuration is essential for weathertight performance and long-term system durability
• Allows moisture that penetrates the outer cladding face to drain clear of the wall framing
• Promotes airflow within the cavity to assist drying and reduce the risk of moisture accumulation
• Treated timber provides durability in the cavity environment
• Required to maintain James Hardie system warranty in cavity wall configurations

Applications

• Cavity battening for James Hardie weatherboard and panel cladding systems
• Drained and ventilated cavity wall construction in new residential buildings
• Retrofit cavity wall cladding in renovation and re-clad projects
• Timber-framed wall construction with James Hardie cladding in all climate zones