Cement Board Drywall

Cement board is a very hard panel formed by cement slurry and reinforced fiberglass mesh.

Cement board drywall.

It provides a strong base on which to install tile and stone. Cement boards are made up of cement and glass fibers. Permabase 0 438 in x 36 in x 60 in plus cement backer board. Cement board cement board also comes in panels but that s where its similarity to drywall ends.

Essentially drywall is gypsum pressed between two sheets of paper. In high moisture shower areas such as shower enclosures use cement backer board. These are available in 4 8 foot and 3 5 foot sheets that are either 1 2 inch or 1 4 inch thick. It is made of cement water silica limestone flour and fibers such as kevlar or fiberglass for increased strength.

This type of drywall is covered with fiberglass instead of paper which protects the gypsum board from rot and offers even greater resistance to mold and mildew. Paperless drywall has been replacing paper drywall. Cement board is a product made to withstand continuous contact with water and is suitable as a backerboard for tile in showers and tub surrounds. Cement backer board is a mineral based pre fabricated wall unit usually 1 4 inch or 1 2 inch thick and 3 feet by 5 feet long.

The quality of the board is a little tougher than regular drywall but some construction pros find it easier to cut. Cement board is used for most floor tile and has all but replaced plywood and drywall backer materials for wall tile applications in wet areas like showers and tub surrounds. Fire resistant drywall boards are crafted with glass fibers in an extra thick design that makes them ideal for use in utility rooms garages and areas near a furnace or wood stove. At some point along the wall the cement backer board will meet with the drywall used in the rest of the room.