Bud Cline
03-24-2002, 12:03 PM
CEMENT BOARD TILE UNDERLAYMENT
Description:
Cement Board is a rigid substrate made of Portland cement, aggregate and glass mesh that provides an exceptionally hard, durable surface that is able to withstand prolonged exposure to moisture.
Applications:
Ideally suited as an underlayment or backing surface for tub and shower surrounds, countertops, flooring and a variety of other interior and exterior applications.
Features & Benefits:
Long wrapped tapered edges are formed smooth and shatter proof.
Highly moisture resistant, will not rot, disintegrate or swell when exposed to water.
Can be used in both interior and exterior applications.
Impact resistant with excellent overall flexural, compressive, and tensile strength characteristics.
Cut to size utilizing a utility knife and straight edge.
This copy appears at and is borrowed from the Permabase website.
PERMABASE mfg by: National Gypsum http://www.national-gypsum.com
OTHER NAMES IN CEMENT BOARD:
DUROCK mfg by: US Gypsum http://www.USG.com
UTILICRETE mfg by: Fin Pan Mfg. http://www.finpan.com
WONDERBOARD mfg by: Custom Building Products http://www.custombuildingproducts.com
GLASCRETE
HARDIBACKER mfg by: James Hardi Co. http://www.hardibacker.com\
NOTE: There are of course other brands of this type product whose names may not be mentioned here. There is no specific reason for the omissions other than I am not personally familiar with the product. We would be happy to include additional names upon email notification. Keep in mind that not all products are sold at all locations around the country.
Description:
Cement Board is a rigid substrate made of Portland cement, aggregate and glass mesh that provides an exceptionally hard, durable surface that is able to withstand prolonged exposure to moisture.
Applications:
Ideally suited as an underlayment or backing surface for tub and shower surrounds, countertops, flooring and a variety of other interior and exterior applications.
Features & Benefits:
Long wrapped tapered edges are formed smooth and shatter proof.
Highly moisture resistant, will not rot, disintegrate or swell when exposed to water.
Can be used in both interior and exterior applications.
Impact resistant with excellent overall flexural, compressive, and tensile strength characteristics.
Cut to size utilizing a utility knife and straight edge.
This copy appears at and is borrowed from the Permabase website.
PERMABASE mfg by: National Gypsum http://www.national-gypsum.com
OTHER NAMES IN CEMENT BOARD:
DUROCK mfg by: US Gypsum http://www.USG.com
UTILICRETE mfg by: Fin Pan Mfg. http://www.finpan.com
WONDERBOARD mfg by: Custom Building Products http://www.custombuildingproducts.com
GLASCRETE
HARDIBACKER mfg by: James Hardi Co. http://www.hardibacker.com\
NOTE: There are of course other brands of this type product whose names may not be mentioned here. There is no specific reason for the omissions other than I am not personally familiar with the product. We would be happy to include additional names upon email notification. Keep in mind that not all products are sold at all locations around the country.