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Axon™ Panel

Axon™ Panel is a fibre cement product which has subtle vertical lines at 133mm centres. Axon panel has been manufactured using CLD^® technology, this technology has also been used to produce products such as Linea™ Weatherboard, CLD^® Trim and Fascia. This enable thicker profiles and delivers enhanced stability when compared with traditional timber alternatives.

Application/Purpose

Axon™ Panel is manufactured in New Zealand by James Hardie using Ceramic Low Density (CLD^®) fibre cement. Axon Panel has vertical grooves along the length of panel. It is classified as light weight wall cladding suitable for residential and light commercial buildings using timber framed buildings.

Axon Panel is ideal for achieving feature walls in areas such as gable ends and entrance ways etc.
Axon Panel is primed on the face to take a suitable paint finish in any colour.
The grooves on the face panel are nominal 10mm wide x 2.25mm deep and spaced at 133mm c/c.

Benefits/Advantages

Available in 2 sizes 2450 and 2750 by 1200 by 9mm thick. 3000mm is available on request.
Axon Panel has a range of aluminium and uPVC accessories to allow for greater design flexibility.
Panels come sealed on all 6 sides and pre-primed on the face. Your choice of colour has no bounds, black white or anything in between.
Bracing can be achieved.
60 minute fire rating.
Panel warranty of 15 years.
Axon Panel is resistant to fire and damage from moisture and rotting and fire when installed and maintained correctly.
Exceptional performance in harsh conditions, including coastal environments.
Has been tested for weather tightness performance as per E2/VM1 requirements of the NZBC.

Composition

Axon Panel is a cellulose fibre reinforced cement building product. The basic composition is portland cement, ground sand, cellulose fibre and water. The panels are easily identified by the name ‘Axon Panel’ printed at regular intervals on the back face of panel.

Axon Panel is manufactured to AS/NZS 2908.2 ‘Cellulose-Cement Products Part 2: Flat Sheets’ (ISO 8336 ’Fibre Cement Flat Panels’) standards in New Zealand. James Hardie New Zealand is an ISO 9001 ‘Telarc’ certified manufacturer.

Axon Panel is classified Type A, Category 2 in accordance with AS/ NZS 2908.2 “Cellulose-Cement Products”.

Axon Panel is manufactured in 9.0 mm thickness and has a mass of 12.1kg/m2 at EMC. Axon Panel cladding is defined as a Light Weight Wall Cladding (not exceeding 30kg/m2) as per NZS 3604.

Technical Properties

Thickness: 9 mm
Width: 1200 mm
Length: 2450 – 2750 mm

Tolerances (at equilibrium condition)

Approx Moisture content 3% - 5%
Width Tolerance +/- 1 mm
Length Tolerance +/- 2 mm
Thickness tolerance +/- 0.3 mm
Diagonal difference + 3 mm

Installation and Maintenance Summary

As a guide, it is recommended that basic normal maintenance tasks shall include but not be limited to:

Washing down exterior surfaces every 6-12 months**
Re-applying of exterior protective finishes if necessary*
Maintaining the exterior envelope and connections including joints, penetrations, flashings and sealants that may provide a means of moisture entry beyond the exterior cladding.
Cleaning out gutters, blocked pipes and overflows as required.
Pruning back vegetation that is close to or touching the building.
The clearance between the bottom edge of Axon Panel and the finished ground must always be maintained.

*Refer to your paint manufacturer for washing down and recoating requirements related to paint performance.
**Do not use a water blaster to wash down the cladding.