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Sole Manufacturers: JAMES HARDIE & COY. PTY. LTD.
THE name "Fibrolite" is our registered trade name and represents the accumulated experience of over a quarter of a century of leadership in the manufacture of asbestos-cement building products in Australia. The words Hardies "Fibrolite” are marked on every sheet of Genuine "FIBROLITE”. Look for this name and refuse substitutes.
• FREE LITERATURE
Large booklet containing a number of designs of modern “Fibrolite" homes in colour; pamphlets for “Tilux" and “Velotile"; and literature regarding other building products manufactured by us will be gladly mailed to you on request — free and post free.
NOTE: We do not build “Fibrolite" Homes. Any builder in your district will give you an estimate for a “Fibrolite" dwelling built to your plans and specifications.
CATALOGUE
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PERMANENCE FIRE SAFETY AND ECONOMY
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(ASBESTOS-CEMENT)
Walls, Ceilings, Roofing.
By specifying HARDIE'S GENUINE "FIBROLITE" you will secure all the advantages of the most economical, durable and fire retardant building material on the market and, in addition, will support an important Australian industry which provides constant employment for a large number of Australians.
MANUFACTURED IN NEW SOUTH WALES
SOLE MANUFACTURERS:
"Asbestos House", Cnr. York and Barrack Sts., Sydney
Box 3935V, G.P.O. :: Telephones B 7721 (8 lines)
324-326 King Street, Newcastle West And at Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Auckland
1st April, 1941
TYPES OF PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED
"FIBROLITE" is a Strong, Durable and Fire Retardant material manufactured solely from Asbestos Fibre and Portland Cement intc various classes of building materials for walls, ceilings, partitions, roofing, etc., including the following:—
"FIBROLITE" FLAT SHEETS:
A strong, rigid, and smooth-surfaced building sheet for coverinc exterior and interior walls, ceilings, partitions, etc., of homes, seaside cottages, and buildings of all types. Manufactured in standard thicknesses of 5/32" for interior use and 3/16" for exterior use (thicker sheets to order) and in 44 handy stock sizes. See page 14 for sizes, thicknesses and weights.
"FIBROLITE" CORRUGATED SHEETS:
The rust proof, sea-air proof and permanent roofing for homes and buildings of all types. Supplied with small standard 3" pitch corrugations and large "Super-Six" 5|" pitch corrugations. See pages 14 and 15 for further details.
"TUSKAN" TILES:
An ideal roofing for modern homes and buildings of all types. Supplied in large units with bold corrugations, giving a similar effect to Spanish pantiles. Available in colours green, russet and light grey. See page 14 for sizes.
"TILUX":
A "marble-finished" asbestos-cement wall panel with a smooth, highly-glazed surface. Especially suitable for covering walls o' bathrooms, kitchens, food stores, hospitals, etc. Available in <. variety of colours and sizes. See page 18 for sizes, patterns, etc.
"VELOTILE":
An asbestos-cement wall tile sheeting patterned to give the appearance of 4" x 4" tiles. Extensively used for covering walls of bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, etc. See page 16 for sizes, etc.
BUILDS BETTER HOMES . . . AT LOWER COST!
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By using Hardie's "Fibrolite" for exterior and interior walls and ceilings, you can build a modem, attractive and durable home, at the minimum of cost. Possessing outstanding characteristics of durability, fire safety and economy, and being readily adapted to the most modern architectural treatments, "Fibrolite" ensures Better Homes at Lower Cost.
By specifying HARDIE'S "FIBROLITE" you will have the satisfaction of knowing NOW, before you build, that your new home will be as comfortable, as durable, and as fire retardant as a modem building material can make it.
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QUICKLY FIXED SIMPLIFIES CONSTRUCTION MINIMISES LABOUR COSTS PRACTICALLY ELIMINATES WASTE
LOW FIRST COST LOW "UPKEEP" COSTS LOW DEPRECIATION LOW INSURANCE RATES LOW FREIGHT COSTS
NOTHING TO ROT OR DECAY FIRE RETARDANT WHITE ANT PROOF BORER PROOF UNAFFECTED BY WEATHER IMPERVIOUS TO SEA-AIR IMPROVES WITH AGE
HARDIE'S "FIBROLITE" enables Modem, Attractive and Durable homes to be erected at a lower cost .than for any other type of permanent dwelling you can erect.
In addition to its use in the building of thousands of modern and durable homes throughout Australia, Hardie's "Fibrolite" is extensively employed for hundreds of different purposes in the construction of city, suburban and farm buildings of all types—for additions, renovations and odd jobs.
No matter what type of building you propose erecting, you will be assured of maximum durability and economy by using HARDIE'S "FIBROLITE" for walls, ceilings, partitions, gable-ends, etc.
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HARDIE'S GENUINE "FIBROLITE"
44 STOCK SIZES NO WASTE
"Fibrolite" is supplied in strong, rigid building sheets in 44 handy stock sizes, including widths of lft„ 1ft. 6in., 2ft., 3ft. and 4ft. and lengths ranging from 3ft. to 12ft. (see page 14). This large range of stock sizes reduces cutting to a minimum, eliminates waste, simplifies construction and results in a marked saving in labour costs.
Not least of the many advantages offered you by "Fibrolite" is the sound economy it ensures in the building of the home. Quick construction is assured, waste is practically eliminated, and labour costs are reduced to a minimum.
" FIBROLITE " Sheets are easily and quickly erected, being simply nailed to the wall studs and/or ceiling joists. Any carpenter can fix "Fibrolite" — no special tools or special skilled labour are required. "Fibrolite" is sawed and nailed in position just like timber.
It is light in weight, enabling the big, broad sheets to be easily and -quickly applied. Studs, joists and , rafters are fixed and spaced as in ordinary frame type construction.
"FIBROLITE" can be easily cut to any shape with a hand saw, enabling it to be fitted around doorways, archways, stairways and in practically any position.
"FIBROLITE" BUILDS STRONG, STURDY HOMES
By using Hardie's " Fibrolite " Asbestos-Cement Flat Sheets for walls and ceilings, and "Fibrolite" Corrugated Sheets for roofing, you can build an attractive and durable seaside home or weekend cottage — at Low Cost.
"FIBROLITE" is the ideal building material for seaside homes, because it is unaffected by sea-air. It contains nothing to rot, rust or corrode. It Improves with Age!
Consider, too, that by building with Hardie's "Fibrolite" you will reduce the fire risk to a minimum —- a big factor for consideration, especially with cottages that are only occupied during the week-ends.
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Y using Hardies "Fibrolite’' Asbestos-Cement Sheets for lining the interior walls and ceilings of your new home, you can plan to have a distinctive and appropriate treatment for every room.
Modern horizontal effects conforming to the latest architectural vogue . . . artistic designs in vertical panel treatments . . . charming wallpaper finishes, either plain or panelled ... all can be obtained by the use of ''Fibrolite'' at the minimum of cost.
Here, too, "Fibrolite" lends itself admirably to the new vogue for simplicity in interior finishes. Panelled with "Fibrolite" Mouldings, ceilings may be kept uniformly white throughout or tinted in a warm ivory white or . light cream. If preferred, heavy beam treatments or light mission effects can be easily and economically obtained.
Unaffected by Dampness: "Fibrolite" is especially suitable for lining the walls and ceilings of bathrooms, shower rooms and laundries, being unaffected by damp conditions so ruinous to many building materials. "Fibrolite" contains nothing to rot, rust or decay.
Insurance companies allow a reduction of 25% in rates for buildings where ''Fibrolite'' is used throughout for walls, ceilings, etc., in place of materials that are nonresistant to fire.
Hardie's "Fibrolite" enables attractive and durable motor garages to be erected at the minimum of cost. Moreover, fire risks are minimised and permanent durability is assured.
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For use with “Fibrolite" Flat Sheets.
Lengths (excepting Comer Pieces): 6', 7', 8', 9', 10', 11' and 12'.
ART. 8.—"Fibrolite" Cover Moulding.
Used for vertical panelling of exterior walls; vertical and horizontal panelling of interior walls; and panelling ceilings.
Sizes: li", 2", 24", 3".
ART. 8a "Fibrolite" External Angle Moulding. ART. 8b „ Internal „ „
Sizes: li" x li", 2" x 2"
2i" x 2i", 3" x 3"
ART. 10.—"Fibrolite" Horizontal Moulding.
For horizontal panelling of walls covered
entirely with “Fibrolite" Sheets.
ART. 11.—"Fibrolite" Horizontal Moulding.
For flashing joint between "Fibrolite" Sheets and weatherboards where half - timbered treatment used.
ART. 12.—"Fibrolite" Horizontal Moulding.
For horizontal panelling of walls covered
entirely with “Fibrolite" Sheets.
ART. 13.—"Fibrolite" Horizontal Moulding.
For horizontal panelling of walls covered
entirely with "Fibrolite" Sheets.
“Fibrolite" Corner Pieces, for internal and external angles, supplied for use with Horizontal Mouldings Art. Nos. 10, 11 and 12.
ART. 5.—“Fibrolite" Architrave Moulding.
Used around door and window openings. Size: 24" wide x A" thick.
ART. 6.—"Fibrolite" Cornice Moulding.
Size: 4" girth x A" thick.
ART. 7.—"Fibrolite" Picture Rail Moulding.
Size: 2f" wide x A" thick.
“Fibrolite” Flat Sheets
THICKNESSES:
For Exterior Walls, Gables, etc. No. 5 Sheets, iV' thick.
For Interior Walls and Ceilings— No. 4 „ A „
Sheets up to J" thick manufactured to order.
SIZES:
l'O" wide x 3', 4', 5’, 6', 7', 8', 9’, 10', — — long
1'6" „ x 3', 4', 5', 6', 7’, 8', 9', 10', — — „
2'0" „ x 3', 4', 5', 6', 7', 8', 9’, 10', — — „
3'0" „ x 3', 4', S', 6', 7', 8', 9', 10', *11', *12' „
4'0" „ x 3', 4', 5', 6’, T, 8', 9', 10', *11', *12' „
* 11' and 12' manufactured in sheets A" and thicker only.
“Fibrolite” Corrugated Sheets
"Super-Six'' (Regd.) Sheets (large corrugations, 5f" pitch).
Width of Sheets: 3'5|", for fixing with a nominal side lap of 2" or 7", as desired.
"Fibrolite-Standard" Sheets (small corrugations, 3" pitch).
Width of Sheets: 2'7i", for fixing with a side lap of li corrugations.
Lengths: 4'0", S'0", 6'0", 7'0", 8 0 ', 9'0", 10 0".
4'6", 5'6", 6'6", 7'6", 8'6", 9'6".
“Tuskan” Tiles
Width: 3'5i", for fixing with about 2" side lap.
Length: 3'4". Supplied to order in shorter lengths, as required.
Weights
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"Fibrolite" Flat Sheets No. 5 ..... |
130 sq. yards |
110 sq. yards |
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"Fibrolite" Flat Sheets No. 4 ...... |
160 „ „ |
140 „ „ |
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“Super-Six" Corrugated Sheets "Fibrolite-Standard" |
90 „ „ |
80 „ „ |
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Corrugated Sheets ........... "Tuskan" Tiles |
100 „ „ |
90 „ „ |
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Ideal for Suburban and Country Homes,
Seaside Cottages, etc.
In addition to its extensive use on industrial works, commercial and public buildings, "FIBROLITE" Corrugated Sheeting is widely used for suburban and country homes and seaside cottages.
Whether you choose "Fibrolite" Super-Six Sheets with their large, bold corrugations or "Fibrolite-Standard" Sheets with small corrugations, you will be assured of an outstanding roof of attractive appearance and lasting durability.
As to advantages . . . "Fibrolite" Corrugated Roofing is rust and sea-air proof; ensures coolness in summer; minimises maintenance; does not require painting. Its First Cost is its Last Cost. (For sizes, see page 14.)
"MAKE YOUR FIRST ROOF LAST"
Tile-like Walls of F e a u t y kr low cost
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ASBESTOS CEMENT WALL TILE SHEETING
“Velotile"
‘'Velotile" is also -manufactured in a i iriety of artistic -colour finishes, entirely eliminating painting. Full particulars on application.
Inexpensive and easily and quickly installed, “VELOTILE" provides beautiful, hygienic, tile-like walls for bathrooms, kitchens, pantries, corridors, etc., at Low Cost.
“VELOTILE" Sheets are patterned to give the appearance of wall tiles. Each tile or square is 4" x 4" and the surface of the sheets is primed with a cement sealer ready for painting. Decorative finishes may be applied in any good quality paint, lacquer or enamel, enabling many modem and artistic effects to be obtained.
Sizes, “Velotile" Sheets:
3', 4' and 6' wide x 5', 6', T and 8' long.
GLISTENING HYGIENIC WALLS
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Give Beauty, Luxury and Charm to your new home ... or modernise your present dwelling ... by using "TILUX" for covering your Bathroom and Kitchen Walls.
"TILUX” is a "marble-finished" asbestos-cement wall panel. It has a smooth, highly glazed surface that provides all the luxury, beauty and cleanliness of marble. "Tilux" is always artistic and immaculate . . . inherently sanitary, lire retardant, easy to clean, and is unaffected by dampness.
Sound economy is also assured, as "Tilux” not only costs considerably less than tiles, but is fixed in a fraction of the time, at a fraction of the cost.
"TILUX” can be applied to practically any wall base . . . timber studs, brick, stone or concrete. It is especially suitable for country homes and all buildings of the frame type, being easily and quickly fixed to the wall studs. Any carpenter can erect it.
Samples, price list, and large .pamphlet containing coloured illustrations of patterns mailed on request —free.
Art. 20.—Mottled-Grey „ 21.—St. Anne „ 23.—Pearl Grey „ 24.—Dappled-Green
Art. 25.—Mottled-Blue „ 27.—Dappled-Gold „ 28.—Old-Ivory „ 29.—Meadow-Green
Always order by Art. No.
"TILUX" Panels: 1', 1'6", 2‘, 3' and 4' wide x 3', 4', 5', 6',
7' and 8' long.
"TILUX” Cover Mouldings: li", 2" and 3" wide x 4’, 5', 6', T and
8' long.
"TILUX" Skirting: 6" and 8" wide x 4', 5', 6', 7' and
8' long.
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Use “Tilux” for
BATHROOMS KITCHENS PANTRIES ENTRANCE HALLS DINING INGLES FOYERS TOILET ROOMS
HOSPITALS
SURGERIES
SHOPS
RESTAURANTS MILK BARS COUNTER FRONTS HOTELS, Etc.
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Give Richness, Luxury, Beauty, and Hygienic Cleanliness to your Bathroom and Kitchen by covering the walls of these all-important rooms with . . .