Seeing is Believing! Make a Safe Choice with James Hardie.

Fire safety starts with the home’s exterior – and James Hardie’s fibre cement cladding is a home’s first line of defence. It plays a crucial role in slowing the spread of flames and protecting what’s inside. When fire strikes, your choice of cladding can make a significant difference.

When specifying cladding for commercial and residential projects, it’s essential for architects and specifiers to understand the best products to use. By choosing the Hardie^® Plank family, you're taking a step towards protecting your client’s home. By choosing the Hardie^® Plank family, you're taking a step towards protecting your client’s home. It's an A2 fire-rated fibre cement cladding, meaning it does not contribute towards a fire.

James Hardie fibre cement cladding achieves the highest possible fire rating for a coloured façade product: A2‑s1‑d0, meaning it’s non‑combustible, produces minimal smoke, and emits no flaming droplets or particles.

When compared to other commonly used materials, such as timber or uPVC, the differences speak volumes! See for yourself why more architects, specifiers, and developers are choosing fibre cement as the safer, smarter alternative to timber and uPVC.

‘Whilst not the only measure to think about, James Hardie’s cladding can be a contributing factor in helping to protect your home against external fire. A2-s1,d0 materials meets the UK Building Regulations. Hardie® fibre cement cladding conforms to the Building Safety Act for all types of buildings. – From homes to high rises.’

Steve Twin

Head of Facade Product Development Europe

Want to see the difference? Watch our Fire Demo here.

Hardie® Plank Fire Safety Demonstration | James Hardie