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Hardie Plank Challenge:
Squaredeal - Swindon
1st place at the event
Picture this: You, victorious, holding a brand new JBL Bluetooth Speaker. It’s not just a prize; it’s a badge of honour for the fastest hands in the business on the day. And just to sweeten the win, there’s also a £150 Virgin Experiences, Amazon or Love2Shop voucher in the mix – perfect for turning your triumph into a memorable experience or treat yourself to more goodies.
The Prizes
It Wouldn't Be A Competition Without Prizes!
Being the fastest hands in the business is great, but we’ve got more than that for you. Need a bigger incentive to be the quickest?
Even if you don’t make the top of the table, everyone that takes part gets themselves a James Hardie goodie bag!
1st Place
Choose one of these 4 phenomenal prizes:
The 154th Open weekend for 2, including accommodation and hospitality
3 Day Silverstone festival with trackside residence at the Escapade for a family of 4
An incredible tech bundle worth £4,000
A £4,000 holiday voucher for your dream getaway
2nd Place
You get to choose from these 4 epic prizes:
2 tickets to the Six Nations rugby with hospitality
A jam packed Alton Towers and Splash Landings weekend with platinum fast track park tickets for a family of 4
A huge tech bundle worth £2,500
A £2,500 holiday voucher to treat yourself to a great break
1st Place
Choose one of these 4 phenomenal prizes:
The 154th Open weekend for 2, including accommodation and hospitality
3 Day Silverstone festival with trackside residence at the Escapade for a family of 4
An incredible tech bundle worth £4,000
A £4,000 holiday voucher for your dream getaway
2nd Place
You get to choose from these 4 epic prizes:
2 tickets to the Six Nations rugby with hospitality
A jam packed Alton Towers and Splash Landings weekend with platinum fast track park tickets for a family of 4
A huge tech bundle worth £2,500
A £2,500 holiday voucher to treat yourself to a great break
How to Play
Unleash Your Installation Power!
Here’s where the excitement peaks. Race against the clock to install our Hardie® Plank with precision and speed. The fastest installer will claim the coveted title and an epic prize!
If you fancy yourself to be a top quality installer and think you have what it takes, this is the challenge for you.
The challenge is simple, quality installation in the quickest time.
Here's what you have to do:
Tools: Hardie™ Guillotine, Tape measure, level, Gecko Gauges, Nail Gun, Staple Gun
PPE: Hi vis, gloves, goggles & ear defenders
Step 1:
Start the clock.
Step 2:
Staple EPDM tape from the top to the bottom of the rig (3 staples).
Step 3:
Install a 25mm starter vent profile with 3x nails using the nail gun.
Step 4:
Cut 2x lengths of 1.2m Hardie® Plank boards into 4x 600mm pieces with the Hardie™ Guillotine.
Step 5:
Install the first board according to the markers on the timber battens with 3x nails, 25mm down.
Step 6:
Install the second board and check it is level.
Step 7:
Install boards 3 and 4 using the Gecko Gauges and 3x nails per board, 25mm down.
Step 8:
Down tools and stop the clock. You’re finished.
Leaderboard
The Rules
Quality Installation Is Just As Important As Speed, So Read Carefully!
Rule 1
The fastest challenge completion time wins. Which is how long it takes you, plus any penalty points.
Rule 2
There are time penalties for any mistakes:
+10 seconds for not using the Geko Gauge
+10 seconds if it isn't level
+10 seconds for boards not cut to correct measurement
+10 seconds for a missing product (e.g EDPM tape)
+5 seconds for not following safety measures correctly
Our Hardie® Plank specialists will be there to guide you throughout the challenge.
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It wouldn’t be a competition without prizes!
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