New timber frame guide from James Hardie featuring innovative fermacell

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James Hardie, the world’s number one producer and marketer of high-performance fibre cement cladding and backerboard, and a market leader in Europe for fibre gypsum products, has launched a comprehensive new guide for incorporating products of James Hardie and its brand fermacell® into timber frame construction systems across the UK.

This new publication makes James Hardie one of the few suppliers of timber frame solutions to deliver a UK-focused guide. Aimed at specifiers and contractors, it features EN testing data, updated fixing options, and expert advice on delivering high-performance, versatile, and sustainable solutions for timber construction.

The James Hardie product range provides a single, integrated solution for both internal and external applications, reducing complexity while enhancing cost-effectiveness for construction professionals. The range includes fermacell® fibre gypsum for walls, floors and ceilings, as well as exterior solutions such as Hardie® Architectural Panel cladding.

As carbon is becoming an increasingly important design consideration the demand for low carbon timber options has never been higher. With its brand fermacell®, James Hardie offers a proven sustainable choice, being environmentally verified as carbon-storing and manufactured from recycled papers. Its gypsum board waste can also be recycled, reinforcing its environmental credentials.

As a trusted supplier to timber frame manufacturers across Europe, James Hardie with its brand fermacell® has built a strong reputation through extensive testing and performance data. The boards deliver robust fire-rated solutions for both load-bearing and non-load-bearing construction, while also offering fire, impact, and moisture resistance.

Paul Newman, Technical Director at the Structural Timber Association, commented: “This guide will serve as a valuable tool, providing practical information for project teams. It helps reinforce our own work to demonstrate the benefits and viability of structural timber systems. fermacell® fibre gypsum boards align with our promotional efforts by offering a fire resistant alternative to OSB for situations where this enhanced performance is required.”

Luke Wilson, National Commercial Manager for fermacell® fibre gypsum products added: “With the launch of our new Timber Frame Guide, fermacell® continues to lead the way in high-performance building solutions. Our innovative boards are engineered to meet the evolving demands of the timber frame industry.”

Download here: www.fermacell.co.uk/en/timber-frame-guide

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