172954 Durock Cement Board With Edge Guard , 5 ft L, 3 in W, 1/2 in Thick

USG Durock brand cement board with EdgeGuard offers architects, builders and tile contractors a strong, water durable tile base for tub and shower areas. Also an ideal underlayment for tile on floors and countertops in new construction and remodeling. Board is readily applied over wood or steel framing spaced 16 in O.C with corrosion-resistant wood screws, steel screws or hot-dipped galvanized roofing nails. After joints are treated, wall or floor tile is applied using latexfortifi ed mortar or Type I organic adhesive. USG Durock brand cement board with EdgeGuard is preferred by many applicators as a base for directly applied finishes, tile, stone and thin brick used in building exteriors.