I witnessed first hand what happens when cement backer board is installed without a moisture barrier. Last month I demolished a 25-year-old bathroom that had waterlogged cement board in the shower.

James Hardie introduces its latest innovation to its backer board portfolio, HardieBacker ® Cement Board with HydroDefense ™ Technology. It’s the first and only waterproof cement backer board, ...

Many builders do not use cement backer board because it is heavier to work with and more difficult to cut than standard wallboard. You should be able to find it at your home center store. If not ...

Cement Backer Board MARKET REPORT PROVIDES: An in-depth overview of the global market for Cement Backer Board. Assessment of the global industry trends, historical data from 2017, projections for the ...

The Glass Fiber Cement Backer Board market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing demand for durable and moisture-resistant building materials in construction and renovation ...

Using this product also saves a step. If you use cement backer board, you have to install a separate moisture barrier between the board and any wood it's attached to to prevent wood rot.

Cement board is cheap, retailing at 91.8 cents per square foot at Home Depot compared to $3.75 per square foot for KerdiBoard. Cement backer boards also provide a much stronger structure.

The right backer board for wet or dry areas Tile can be set just about any where, floors and walls are the most common. As a tile contractor, I have even installed some on ceilings. The main ...