Installation Guide

Expanding Your Project Horizon
PermaBase
®
brand Cement Board
Interior Applications
PermaBase
®
is a superior underlay-
ment for many interior applications,
including:
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Kitchens
•Countertops
•Backsplashes
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Bathrooms
•Showerandtubenclosures
•Gardenandwhirlpooltubs
•Steamroomsandsaunas
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Special Additions
•Swimmingpoolandwhirlpool
decks and enclosures
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Flooring
•Forkitchensandbathrooms
•Forentrywaysandfoyers
•Forlaundryrooms
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Walls
•Forbathrooms
•Foraccentwalls
•Forfireplaces
Exterior Applications
PermaBase provides an excellent
substrate for many in-demand
exterior applications, including
Cement Board Masonry Veneer
Wall System (CBMV), Cement
Board Stucco System (CBSS),
Continuous Insulation (CI), and
Exterior Insulation and Finish
System (EIFS). PermaBase allows
the combination of exterior finishes
on one continuous wall sheathing,
providing greater design flexibility.
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Commercial exteriors
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Residential exteriors
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Outdoor kitchens
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Decks
Dream Up Your Designs
– Interior And Exterior
Install Fast, Cut Costs And Improve Quality
With PermaBase
®
brand Cement Board
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Stays strong – manufactured from cement and
fiberglass reinforcement
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Provides consistent quality – produced in a factory
controlled environment and meets ASTM C 1325
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Remains dimensionally stable
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Resists moisture and mold
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Cuts and handles easily – patented EdgeTech
®
Technology
allows fasteners to be installed closer to the board’s
reinforced edge and reduces damage from handling
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Absorbs less water – providing greater open time
and increased workability of adhering materials
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Offers performance enhancement options – stronger
and lighter alternative to traditional methods
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