Installation Guide

STEP 3. Install cement board.
BLOCKING
CEMENT BOARD
Figure 3
STEP 4. Install finishing materials and caulk base leaving 1/4" weep holes.
1/4" MINIMUM
WEEP HOLE
SILICONE
SEALANT
TILE
TILE
ADHESIVE
1/4" MINIMUM
WEEP HOLE
SILICONE
SEALANT
BLOCKING
CEMENT
BOARD
1/8" GAP
Figure 4A
Figure 4B
3
GROUT
STUD
SHIM IF NECESSARY
DO NOT FILL
BLOCKING
CEMENT
BOARD
TILE
SILICONE
SEALANT
Figure 4C
Filling the area marked DO NOT FILL will prevent moisture
from draining back into the base through the weep holes.