Performance that works

HomeRAB™ Pre-Cladding is a cost-effective robust rigid air barrier offering resistance to gusting winds to reduce draught and keep your home warm creating comfort inside. Each panel is engineered with a green water repellent sealer to keep moisture out, ensuring the panel remains dry.

The structural stability of fibre cement creates the strength and protection you need for your build meeting the bracing requirements of Very High wind zones, making it the perfect solution for residential buildings. That’s our guarantee of superior performance and peace of mind.

Rigid air barriers by James Hardie work by equalising the air pressure within the external wall cavity, making the building airtight providing superior weather-tightness, structural bracing and fire protection, whereas traditional flexible wall underlay can struggle to perform in these conditions.

HomeRAB Pre-Cladding is suitable for the exterior of almost all residential buildings including those in very high (VH) wind zones. It is fixed directly to the framing and then vertical joints are sealed over the face.

Our HomeRAB Pre-Cladding is suitable for use behind all James Hardie claddings or alternative claddings such as brick, timber weatherboard and more.

Features/Benefits

• Early close-in avoid delays caused by weather conditions
• Will not warp or shrink when exposed to the weather, can be exposed for up to 180 days during construction
• Provides bracing and enhances the general rigidity of the structure and reduces the need for other bracing materials
• Score and snap with HardieKnife makes it quick and easy to install
• Suitable for wind pressures to 1.5kPa (ULS)
• Contains no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
• Cost-effective alternative to other underlays and rigid air barriers
• Resistant to fire, damage from moisture and rot
• BRANZ Appraised
• Covered under a 15 year product warranty