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Scyon™ Axon™ cladding

What is it?

A vertically grooved cladding panel that looks sharp and smooth. Pre-primed and easy to install, Scyon™ Axon™ cladding is a pristine look that lasts.


Where do you use it?

In residential applications wherever a modern design is required, including external walls in composite construction, upper-storey and ground-level extensions, and internal feature walls.


What are the key benefits?

Speed. The stepped shiplap on the long edges of Axon cladding means sheets are easily installed. Paint application is fast because the pre-primed sheets mean less paint and time is needed to achieve a high-quality finish. Finally, sheets are sized to fit common wall frame sizes, which means less waste and cutting.

 

 

Design options. The vertical grooves – sharp and consistent, providing a uniform look – are a design alternative to typical horizontal features. The option of brad nailing minimises visual interruption. Axon cladding can also be used to add texture as an eave or soffit lining. Made from Scyon™, it will resist shrinking, swelling and cracking * to hold paint longer than wood, and can therefore be painted dark as well as light colours.

 

 

Durability. Axon cladding has a 10-year product warranty when installed and maintained correctly.

 

 

Enhances energy efficiency. When Axon cladding is used with the right insulation (and in accordance with James Hardie’s Wall System Thermal Performance Total R-Values Technical Supplement), an R-value of up to 2.7 can be achieved for the wall.

 

 

 

 

* When installed and maintained correctly.

Sizes

2,450 x 1,200 x 9mm

2,750 x 1,200 x 9mm

3,000 x 1,200 x 9mm

Accessories for Scyon™ Axon™ cladding
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James hardie joint sealant

Paintable polyurethane sealant.

Required accessory supplied by James Hardie
 

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HardiBlade® Saw Blade

Ø 185mm Poly diamond blade, for fast, clean cutting of James Hardie cellulose reinforced cement.
Selling unit: each
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HardiDrive® screw

32mm long class 3 galvanised screw for concealed fixing to 0.80 - 1.6mm BMT steel framing.

Required accessory supplied by James Hardie.

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ND 50mm stainless steel brad nails

14 guage x 50 mm brad 304 stainless steel nail for fixing Scyon™ Axon sheets to timber frames.

Required accessory supplied by James Hardie
 

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JH aluminium snap on corner 2 piece

For internal and external corners used to cover 3000mm length ends of cladding.

Required accessory supplied by James Hardie

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50mm foam back sealing tape

Self-adhesive foam tape applied under sheet joins to improve water tightness.

Required accessory supplied by James Hardie
 

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buildex fibrezip®

30mm long for 0.55 to 0.75mm base metal thickness (BMT) steel frames.

Required accessory NOT supplied by James Hardie

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Fibre cement nail

40 x 2.8mm galvanised fibre cement nail.

Required accessory NOT supplied by James Hardie

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Vapour permeable membrane

Must have the following properties in accordance with AS/NZS 4200.1:
Vapour barrier - low or medium
Water barrier – high
 

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Vacuum extraction with HEPA filter

Used with HEPA filter and paper bag for reduced dust exposure.

Required accessory NOT supplied by James Hardie
 

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Circular Saw

Dust reducing circular saw used with Hardieblade® saw blade.
Makita: 5057KB
Hitachi: C7YA
 

FAQ for Scyon™ Axon™ cladding

Can Scyon ™ Axon™ cladding be stained?

Stains containing linseed oil are specifically designed for wood and may not be suitable for James Hardie cladding products, primed or unprimed.

Semi-transparent stains can vary in uniformity of appearance depending on method of application and conditions and will require a high level of skill and craftsmanship to achieve a uniform appearance.

Clear coats have not proven durable in exterior exposure and James Hardie considers them a maintenance item that may require application of a refurbishing sealer at regular intervals. James Hardie does not warrant the appearance or durability of semi-transparent stains and clear coats.

Can Scyon™ Axon™ cladding be used in a flooring application?

No. It is not recommended, as it has not been tested. We cannot advise or recommend that our customers do so.

Can Scyon™ Axon™ cladding be fixed horizontally?

No. It is not recommended, as it has not been tested.  We cannot advise or recommend that our customers do so.

Can Scyon™ Axon™ cladding be fixed with a nail gun?

Yes. ND 50mm 14 gauge 304 stainless steel Brad nail may be used with a suitable gun nailer.
Note:High wind area restrictions do apply.

For more information, please refer to the current Scyon™ Axon™ Cladding Installation Instructions.

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