New Timber Frame Guide from James Hardie Featuring Innovative Fermacell Now Available

James Hardie has launched a comprehensive new guide for incorporating products of James Hardie and its brand fermacell® into timber frame construction systems across the UK.
Fermacell's new timber frame construction guide

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 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, comments: “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.”

The Distributor of Choice

Encon & Nevill Long is a stockist of fermacell® products from our nationwide branch network. The fermacell® timber frame construction guide can be downloaded from the fermacell® website.

To speak to our specialist teams about the products featured, including all system elements, contact your local branch or email info@encon.co.uk.