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1/2 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. Cement Board with EdgeGuard
- Strong, water-durable and mold-resistant tile backerboard
- Enhanced reinforced edge to prevent spinout and crumbling
- Easy to cut and fasten, provides excellent tile bond
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About This Product
USG Durock Brand Cement Board with EdgeGuard is a strong, water-durable tile backerboard with an enhanced, proprietary edge performance to prevent spinout and crumbling. This mold-resistant tile backer is the perfect choice for floors, walls, countertops, tub, shower areas and exterior finish systems. It cuts easily and installs quickly with Durock Brand Tile Backer Screws, self-drilling fasteners, or nails. USG Durock Brand Cement Board with EdgeGuard is the industry standard for performance and reliability.
Highlights
- Warranted for interior and exterior applications
- Water durable and mold resistant
- GREENGUARD Gold certified for low-emitting performance
- Exceptional tile bond
- Return Policy
- California residentssee Prop 65 WARNINGS
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Dimensions
Drywall Product Thickness (in.) | 1/2 in. |
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Product Length (ft.) | 8 ft |
Product Thickness (in.) | 0.5 |
Product Width (ft.) | 4 ft |
Width (ft) x Length (ft) | 4ftx8ft |
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Drywall Features | Moisture Resistant, Mold Resistant, Sag Resistant |
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Questions & Answers
Can this product be used around a gas fireplace?
Kenny- The USG Durock® Brand Cement Board with EdgeGuard™ should not be used in areas exposed to temperatures that exceed 200°F. The USG Durock® Brand Cement Board with EdgeGuard™ is a substrate intended for use with tile, thin brick and exterior stucco coatings only.
What material do I use for a shower floor
Michael- If the Durock Cement Board is used for the shower floor it must be properly waterproofed.
How many sheets are in a full pallet?
Axel To better assist you, please contact our HD.com customer service department at 800-430-3376 between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST. They can either answer your question or transfer you to your local store to answer your specific question. You can also choose to call your local store directly."
Can this cement board be cut
Wonderboard- Yes, we recommend the Durock cement board be cut to size with a knife and straight edge. A power saw should be used only if it is equipped with a dust-collection device. Installer should wear NIOSH/MSHA approved dust mask.
can I use this product cut into 12 inch square to shim concrete block? how much weight will this product support?
toddb- USG does not have a recommendation for using Durock Cement Backer Board in the manner you have described. The Durock Cement Backer Board is not a structural panel and intended for use as a substrate for directly applied finishes, tile, stone and thin brick.
Is this fire retardant?
Thank you for your inquiry. The 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) and 5/8 in (15.9 mm) Durock Cement Board panels are Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Classified for fire resistance, and may be used in any UL Design where Type DCB panels are listed.
Can the 1/2 4x8 be used as a base floor on top of pallets for a metal storage building that is 6x4 size?
Trisha-The approved subfloor for the USG Durock® Brand Cement Board is APA Span-Rated Plywood or OSB with an Exposure 1 classification or better with tongue and groove or back blocked at the unsupported edges. Then tile is applied to the USG Durock® Brand Cement Board.
Is this good for showers?
Wesley- Yes, The USG Durock® Brand Cement Board is an excellent water-durable tile base for tub and shower areas.
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