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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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Product Details

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.
  • Warranted for interior and exterior applications
  • Noncombustible
  • GREENGUARD Gold certified for low-emitting performance
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  • California residents

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Specifications

Dimensions

Drywall Product Thickness (in.)1/2 in.Product Length (ft.)8 ft
Product Thickness (in.)0.5Product Width (ft.)4 ft
Width (ft) x Length (ft)4ftx8ft

Details

Drywall FeaturesFire Resistant, Moisture Resistant, Mold Resistant, Sag ResistantProduct Weight (lb.)75.36 lb
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Questions & Answers

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Q:Can this be put outside on top of existing decking
by|Sep 19, 2023
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A:  Roni, The USG Durock Brand Cement Board with EdgeGuard can be used in vertical exterior applications. However, USG does not recommend USG Durock Brand Cement Board with EdgeGuard for exterior decking.

by|Sep 19, 2023

    A:  please contact united states gypsum. We do not manufacture this board. thank you,

    by|Oct 23, 2023
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      Q:Can these be painted and used as siding for a home exterior?
      by|Jul 31, 2023
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      A:  Brian Thank you for your inquiry. Durock Cement Board is not paintable. USG Durock® Brand Cement Board with EdgeGuard is intended for use with tile, thin brick and exterior stucco coatings only. Hope this helps.

      by|Aug 15, 2023

        A:  please contact the canadian gypsum company. We do not manufacture this board. thank you

        by|Jul 31, 2023
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          Q:Is durock good in a fire rated wall?
          by|Jul 20, 2023
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          A:  Bruno Thank you for your inquiry. Durock Cement Board is approved for use in specific UL fire rated assemblies. Each UL design lists the approved components for the assembly. Consult UL to determine whether Durock Cement Board can be used in your specific assembly. Hope this helps.

          by|Oct 28, 2023
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            Q:Is the board fireproof?
            by|Jul 3, 2023
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            A:  Thank you for your inquiry. Durock Cement Board is approved for use in specific UL tested wall assemblies. The fire rating depends on the entire assembly. Hope this helps.

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              Love it now that it comes in 8' sheets, although it's heavy. The edge guard is fantastic. Highly ...
              Love it now that it comes in 8' sheets, although it's heavy. The edge guard is fantastic. Highly recommend this product.
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                  Excellent service and customer service personnel was very helpful.
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                  Good quality. Good for using for bases for water. Fountains or countertops. It's a good flooring as well
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                  Great product. I wouldn’t use any other brand. Very...
                  Great product. I wouldn’t use any other brand. Very Durable, I’ve never had a bad experience on any application I’ve used it with.
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