Installation Guide

USG DUROCK
®
BRAND
CEMENT BOARD WITH
EDGEGUARD
™
For more than 30 years, USG Durock® Brand Cement
Board has set the standard for proven performance in
the backerboard category. The new USG Durock® Brand
Cement Board with EdgeGuard™ o ers enhanced,
proprietary edge performance and minimizes spin-out
and crumbling. USG Durock® Brand Cement Board with
EdgeGuard™ installs quickly and easily, while maintaining the
brand’s tradition of quality and reliability.
Benefi ts include:
• Enhanced edge performance
• Easy to cut and fasten
• Water durable and mold resistant
• Exceptional tile bond
• Noncombustible
• Warranted for interior and exterior application
Water durable and mold resistant, with better tile bond
than fi ber-cement boards or bare plywood, USG Durock®
Brand Cement Board with EdgeGuard™ cement board is
an outstanding backerboard for a wide variety of reasons.
Choose this high-performance alternative to fi ber-cement
boards or bare plywood surfaces for:
Superior Tile Bond
Prevents tile pops and grout cracks, up to
40% greater tile bond than fi ber-cement board.
The Strength of Portland Cement
Will not swell, soften, rot, warp, delaminate or disintegrate
if exposed to water. Noncombustible. Backed by a 30-year
limited warranty.
Superior Mold Resistance
Receives rating of “0” for no mold growth as tested per
ASTM G21. Scores a 10 out of 10 on ASTM D3273.