exterior applications. showers, saunas and hottub decks. If waterproofing is desired, use USG Durock™ Brand Waterproofing Membrane.
Is Fiberock mold resistant?
Install this versatile product in high-traffic areas and it will provide strength, as well as water and fire resistance. Fiberock® Brand Aqua-Tough™ AR Interior Panels are high-performance panels that resist moisture, mold and fire as well as dents and penetration.
What is Fiberock used for?
backerboard are all purpose substrates engineered to meet floor underlayment and wall tile-backing needs throughout a home. Under resilient flooring, USG Fiberock underlayment provides a hard surface that’s smooth and flat with no bumps or ridges to show through or affect finished floor covering.
How do you cut a Fiberock board?
To cut FIBEROCK, measure the desired size on the front of the board and mark with a pencil. Score the marks 2 times with a utility knife, then snap the board to size. Smooth edges with wood rasp. Wear a dust mask and eye protection.
When was cement backer board invented?
1980s
About James Hardie Building Products, Inc. It invented fiber cement siding products in the early 1980s as a durable, lower-maintenance alternative to wood and vinyl.
Is Fiberock backer board waterproof?
Fiberock® Brand Tile Backerboard panels are a unique, fiber-reinforced gypsum product that includes a water-resistant core for supreme durability and superior performance in wet and dry environments alike.
How do you cut Fiberock Aqua tough?
Can cement board be used outside?
HardieBacker boards are recognized as non-combustible, when tested according to ASTM E 136. Can I use HardieBacker cement board in an exterior application? HardieBacker cement board may be used in some exterior applications, download the installation guide for more details.
Can you use cement backer board outside?
Will cement board hold up outside?
Made with Portland cement, aggregate and fiberglass mesh, it works well with exterior applications. Lightweight and easy to install, our patented EdgeTech® Technology allows a closer nail or screw application.
How do you cut Fiberock?
How long does cement board last outside?
Structural and Finish Warranties For this reason, most manufacturers of fiber cement siding feel pretty confident in offering warranties of 30 years or more on the structure of the boards. That means that the boards themselves are guaranteed to last for at least 30 years when installed and maintained properly.
Why choose fiberock® Aqua-tough™?
Use FIBEROCK® Aqua-Tough™ Interior Panels on walls, ceilings and exterior dry soffit applications where you need a smooth surface for paint or for ceramic tiling in wet areas. FIBEROCK® Aqua-Tough™ Interior Panels are manufactured to outperform paper-faced gypsum board and are constructed from recycled materials. Certified, recycled content of 95%.
What is Aqua tough paneling?
FIBEROCK® Aqua-Tough™ Interior Panels are high-performance panels that resist moisture, mold and fire as well as dents and penetration. Use FIBEROCK® Aqua-Tough™ Interior Panels on walls, ceilings and exterior dry soffit applications where you need a smooth surface for paint or for ceramic tiling in wet areas.
Can you use aqua tough on walls?
Use Fiberock® Brand Aqua-Tough™ AR Interior Panels on walls and ceilings applications where you need a smooth surface for paint and ceramic tile. Fiberock® Brand Aqua-Tough™ AR Interior Panels won’t lose their strength when cut.
What is Aqua-tough® made of?
FIBEROCK® Aqua-Tough™ Interior Panels are manufactured to outperform paper-faced gypsum board and are constructed from recycled materials. Certified, recycled content of 95%.
