Certification
Green Certified Product Detail

NGBS point-worthy green home building products for NGBS Green Certification.

James Hardie® Siding, Trim, Soffit, Fascia, Artisan® Siding and Artisan® Accent Trim with ColorPlus® Technology

Product Information

James Hardie creates innovative siding products that increase the beauty, value, safety, and durability of a home. Enjoy the low maintenance that comes from baked-on color and feel safe knowing that the siding products are weather-resistant.

Certifications

 
     
      NGBS 2015
      Practice # Practice Points Available Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points
      601.7 Prefinished building materials or assemblies listed below have no additonal site-applied finishing material are installed. 1,2,5 Pre-finished product is used to cover at least 90% of the exterior walls for 5 points. Two points available for at least 50% coverage. One points for at least 35% coverage.

      James Hardie's unique ColorPlus® Technology represents a revolutionary breakthrough. James Hardie's ColorPlus products support year round installation and reduce the maintenance and repaint cycles when compared to filed paint solutions

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      602.1.6 Termite-resistant materials are used in portions of the building. 2-6 To earn two points, product is used in conjunction with other termite-resistant materials for the first 2 feet of all the foundation, floor, and structural wall, wall cladding, and exterior deck components in zones with slight to moderate termite infestation. Four points are awarded when used in conjunction with other termite resistant materials for the first 3 feet in moderate to heavy termite zones, and six points are awarded for use with other termite-resistant materials for all of the foundation, floor, and structural wall, wall cladding, and exterior deck components in areas of very heavy termites.

      James Hardie fiber cement products demonstrate resistance to termite attack.

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      610.1.2.1 A product with improved environmental impact measures compared to another product is selected. 3 None.

      James Hardie has completed an evaluation of environmental impacts from cradle-to-grave including 3rd party verified Life Cycle Assessment.

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      611.4.2 At least 10 different products are installed with product-specific Type III EPDs. All EPDs are certified as complying with the goal and scope for cradle-to-gate requirements in accordance with ISO Standards 14025 and 21930. 5 points available. 5 A minimum of 10 products with certified EPDs were selected and installed.

      James Hardie Siding has a 3rd party verified EPD.

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      NGBS 2020
      Practice # Practice Points Available Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points
      601.7 Prefinished building materials or assemblies listed 1, 2, 5 Pre-finished product is used to cover at least 90% of the exterior walls for 5 points. Two points available for at least 50% coverage. One points for at least 35% coverage.

      James Hardie's unique ColorPlus® Technology represents a revolutionary breakthrough. James Hardie's ColorPlus products support year round installation and reduce the maintenance and repaint cycles when compared to filed paint solutions.

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      602.1.6 Termite-resistant materials are used in portions of the building. 2-6 To earn two points, product is used in conjunction with other termite-resistant materials for the first 2 feet of all the foundation, floor, and structural wall, wall cladding, and exterior deck components in zones with slight to moderate termite infestation. Four points are awarded when used in conjunction with other termite resistant materials for the first 3 feet in moderate to heavy termite zones, and six points are awarded for use with other termite-resistant materials for all of the foundation, floor, and structural wall, wall cladding, and exterior deck components in areas of very heavy termites.

      James Hardie fiber cement products demonstrate resistance to termite attack.

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      610.1.2.2 A building assembly with improved environmental impact measures compared to an alternative assembly of the same function is selected. 3 None.

      James Hardie has completed an evaluation of environmental impacts from cradle-to-grave including 3rd party verified Life Cycle Assessment

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      611.1.2 At least 10 different products are installed with product-specific Type III EPDs. All EPDs are certified as complying with the goal and scope for cradle-to-gate requirements in accordance with ISO Standards 14025 and 21930. 5 points available. 5 A minimum of 10 products with certified EPDs were selected and installed.

      James Hardie Siding has a 3rd party verified EPD.

      Manufacturer’s Comments