Permabase TB

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PERMABASE® BRAND CEMENT BOARD

• Maximum wall framing spacing Bonding materials: Treat joint and SIZES
. MANUFACTURER
º should not exceed 16" o.c. set facing material preferably Thickness: 1/4" (6.3 mm)
National Gypsum Company and must be designed to limit with latex-Portland cement (counters/floors only)
2001 Rexford Road deflection to L/360 under all mortar or with dry-set (thin-set) 1/2" (12.7 mm)
Charlotte, NC 28211 live and dead loads. mortar. All mortars should 5/8" (15.9 mm)
(704) 365-7300 comply with ANSI A118.1 or * 1" (25.4 mm)
• Steel framing must be 20 ga.
A118.4 standards. Type I * 3/4" (19.1 mm)
Technical Information: (galvanized) or heavier –16" o.c.
organic adhesive meeting * 3/8" (9.7 mm)
1-800-NATIONAL • 1/4" PermaBase should not be ANSI A-136.1 may be utilized
(1-800-628-4662) used on walls or ceilings. for interior use only. Widths: 32" (813 mm)
Fax: 1-800-FAX NGC1 36" (914 mm)
• PermaBase Cement Board is Fasteners: Galvanized roofing
(1-800-329-6421) 48" (1219 mm)
not a water barrier. Consult nails, 1-1/2" long with hot
Internet Home Page: local building code for mois- dipped galvanized coating, Lengths: 48" (1219 mm)
nationalgypsum.com ture barrier requirements. for use with wood framing. 60" (1524 mm)
nationalgypsum.com/espanol Nails should meet Federal 72" (1829 mm)
• Not recommended for use Specification #FF-N105B/ 96" (2438 mm)
09 28 00/NGC Buyline: 1100 with vinyl flooring. type 2 style 20.
Note: Custom thicknesses and
• For exterior and interior finishes PermaBase corrosion resistant lengths available with minimum
applied direct to PermaBase, screws or equivalent, 1-1/4" or
. DESCRIPTION
º reinforcing mesh must be 1-5/8" long, for use with wood
quantity.
embedded in basecoat. *Special order sizes
PermaBase® BRAND Cement Board framing. Type S-12 screws or
is a rigid substrate made of Consult finish manufacturer equivalent, 1-1/4" or 1-5/8"
for additional requirements. APPLICABLE STANDARDS
Portland cement, aggregate long, for use with 20 ga. or
and glass mesh that provides heavier steel framing. Exceeds ASTM C 1325 and
• PermaBase Cement Board ANSI A118.9 specifications.
an exceptionally hard, durable should not be exposed to
surface that is able to withstand temperatures over 220˚F (105˚C). COMPOSITION
prolonged exposure to moisture. Cementitious Backer Unit (CBU): (Continued next page)
ACCESSORIES PermaBase Cement Board is a
BASIC USES nailable, screwable backer-
Joint reinforcement: PermaBase
PermaBase is ideally suited as board or underlayment panel
mesh tape must be used on all
an underlayment or backing which is composed of
edges and cuts made to size.
surface for tub and shower Portland cement, aggregates
Use 2" wide polymer-coated
surrounds, countertops, and reinforcements that has a
(alkali resistant) mesh tape
flooring and a variety of significant ability to remain
for interior applications and
other interior and exterior unaffected by prolonged expo-
4" wide polymer-coated (alkali
applications. sure to moisture. PermaBase
resistant) mesh tape for exterior
applications. complies with ASTM C 1325
ADVANTAGES and ANSI A118.9.
• Long wrapped tapered edges
are formed smooth and shatter- Job Name _________________________________________________________
proof using the double-wrapped
EdgeTech® technology.
• Highly moisture resistant, will Contractor _______________________________________Date_____________
not rot, disintegrate or swell
when exposed to water.
Submittal Approvals: (Stamps or Signatures)
• Can be used in both interior
and exterior applications.
• Impact resistant with
excellent overall flexural,
compressive and tensile
strength characteristics.
• Cut to size using a utility knife
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and straight edge.
LIMITATIONS
• Joints should be treated with
alkali resistant fiberglass mesh
tape set in a latex-Portland
cement mortar.
• Conventional paper drywall
tape, joint compound and
drywall nails or screws should
not be used.
110833 Rev. 7/07

Two layers of 1/2" Fire-Shield members should be spaced WALLS & CEILINGS FLOORS & COUNTERS or building (discontinue all Provide additional blocking
. TECHNICAL DATA
º C Gypsum Board applied a maximum of 16" o.c. Wall framing: Edges of PermaBase Subfloor or base: 5/8" (3/4" for cross furring members located when necessary to permit
FIRE RESISTANCE RATINGS vertically to opposite side, base Note: Cut or score PermaBase parallel to framing should be 1/4" PermaBase) exterior grade behind joint); when boards proper PermaBase attachment.
layer attached with 1" drywall on rough side of panel. Install continuously supported. plywood should be securely abut dissimilar materials; where Do not install PermaBase
One-hour rating: The one-hour screws 24" o.c. in the field framing material changes; at directly over protrusions from
wall assembly consists of tile and tile setting materials in Provide additional blocking glued and fastened to floor
and perimeter and face layer accordance with current ANSI when necessary to permit joists or on counter base. changes of building shape or stud plane such as heavy
3-5/8" steel studs, 16" o.c., attached with 1-5/8" drywall structural system; at each story brackets or fastener heads.
one layer of 1/2" PermaBase specifications and Tile Council proper PermaBase attachment. Floor joists and counter fram-
screws 12" o.c. in the field of America (TCA) guidelines. ing should be spaced a maxi- separation. Place control Weather barrier: While
attached horizontally or and perimeter, with 3" thick Do not install PermaBase directly
mum of 16" o.c. joints at corners of window PermaBase is unaffected by
vertically with 1-1/4" long mineral fiber insulation batts Tile, thin brick and other facing over protrusions from stud
and door openings, or follow moisture, a water barrier
cement board screws, 8" o.c. in the stud cavities. All joints materials: Installation of tile or plane such as heavy brackets Note: Floor trusses or I-joists specifications of architect. must be installed to protect
in the field and perimeter on staggered between face and similar facing materials should or fastener heads. Studs above may be spaced 19.2" o.c. Control joint cavity shall not the cavity. It should be
one side and one layer of 5/8" base layer. UL #V452 and comply with ANSI A108 stan- a shower floor should be with 3/4" tongue-and-groove be filled with any coating or installed according to the
Fire-Shield® BRAND Gypsum ITS/WHI Report No. J98-32931. dard specifications. either notched or furred to subfloor decking. other materials. manufacturer’s specifications
Board attached vertically, on Control joints: For interior accommodate the thickness Underlayment: Using a 1/4"
opposite side, with joints (Tests were conducted pursuant of the waterproof membrane between the PermaBase and
to ASTM E 119, as a non installations, allow a maximum square-notched trowel, apply DECKS
staggered to those of opposite or pan. The surround opening the framing members.
load-bearing wall, fire rated of 30 lineal feet between a setting bed of Latex-Portland Subfloor: Plywood should be
side, with 1-1/4" long drywall control joints. A control joint for a tub or precast shower Cement mortar or Thin-Set to Ceiling framing: The deflection
screws 8" o.c. in the field and both sides under the supervision receptor should not be more securely glued and fastened to of the complete ceiling
of Underwriters Laboratories must be installed but is not the subfloor or counter base. floor joists spaced a maximum
perimeter side, with 3" thick limited to the following than 1/4" larger than unit to Immediately laminate assembly due to dead load
mineral fiber insulation batts in and Intertek Testing Services be installed. of 16" o.c. Subfloor should be (including insulation,
NA, Inc., respectively.) locations: where expansion PermaBase to subfloor or base sloped at a minimum pitch of
the stud cavities. UL #V452 and joints occur in the framing or Ceiling framing: The deflection leaving a 1/8" space between PermaBase, bonding material
ITS/WHI Report No. J99-4001. Additional Assemblies are 1/4" per foot. The floor surface and facing material) should
building (discontinue all cross of the complete ceiling boards at all joints and corners. should be true to plane within
Two-hour fire rating: The two- available. furring members located assembly due to dead load Leave a 1/4" gap along walls. not exceed L/360. The dead
1/8" in 10'. load applied to the ceiling
hour wall assembly consists behind joint); when boards (including insulation, Stagger joints so they do not
of 3-5/8" steel studs 16" o.c., abut dissimilar materials; where PermaBase, bonding material line up with underlying sub- Underlayment: Using a 1/4" frame should not exceed
on one side, base layer of
. RECOMMENDATIONS
º framing material changes; at and facing material) should strate joints. Fasten PermaBase square-notched trowel, apply 10 psf. Ceiling joist or furring
1/2" Fire-Shield C Gypsum changes of building shape or not exceed L/360. The dead every 8" o.c. throughout a setting bed of Latex-Portland channel should not exceed
INTERIOR APPLICATIONS Cement mortar to the subfloor.
Board attached vertically with structural system; at each story load applied to the ceiling board field and around all 16" o.c. Edges of PermaBase
General: All framing should separation. Place control joints frame should not exceed Immediately laminate parallel to framing should be
1" drywall screws 24" o.c. in edges while setting bed mortar
comply with local building at corners of window and door 10 psf. Ceiling joist or furring PermaBase to subfloor leaving continuously supported.
the field and perimeter and is still workable. Around
code requirements and be openings, or follow specifica- channel should not exceed a 1/8" space between boards Provide additional blocking
face layer of 1/2" PermaBase perimeter of each board, locate
designed to provide support tions of architect. Control joint 16" o.c. (Edges of PermaBase at all joints and corners. Leave when necessary to permit
attached vertically with 1-5/8" fasteners 2" from the corners
with a maximum allowable cavity shall not be filled with parallel to framing should be a 1/4" gap along walls. Stagger proper PermaBase attachment.
cement board screws, 8" o.c. and not less than 3/8" from
deflection of L/360 under all coating or other materials. continuously supported.) joints so they do not line up
in the field and perimeter. the edges. Fill all joints solid PermaBase Cement Board:
intended loads. Framing Provide additional blocking with underlying substrate
with bonding material. On Apply PermaBase with ends
when necessary to permit non-tapered joints such as joints. Fasten PermaBase every and edges closely butted but
proper PermaBase attachment. butt ends, apply a 6" wide, 8" o.c. throughout board field not forced together. Stagger
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES and around all edges while
PermaBase Cement Board: 1/16" thick coat over the end joints in successive
Property Test Method PermaBase 1/4" PermaBase entire joint. Embed fiberglass setting bed mortar is still courses. Drive fasteners
Apply PermaBase with ends workable. Around perimeter
and edges closely butted but mesh tape fully into applied into field of cement board
Water Absorption % by weight /24 hrs. ASTM C 473 <8 <8 bonding material; ensure that of each board, locate fasteners first, working toward ends
not forced together. Stagger 2" from the corners and not
Flexural Strength (psi) ASTM C 947 750 1250 end joints in successive tape is centered over joint. and edges. Space fasteners
Apply bonding material over less than 3/8" from the edges. maximum 8" o.c. for walls,
Fastener Holding (Wet and Dry, lbs.) ASTM D 1037 125 125 courses. Drive fasteners into Fill all joints solid with bond-
(0.400" head diameter) field of cement board first, fasteners to fully conceal. 6" o.c. for ceilings with
Remove all excess bonding ing material. On non-tapered perimeter fasteners at least
Weight (psf) ASTM C 473 3 2 working toward ends and joints such as butt ends, apply
edges. Space fasteners material and allow to cure. 3/8" and less than 5/8" from
ASTM C 666 a 6" wide, 1/16" thick coat ends and edges. Ensure
Freeze/Thaw (cycles) per ASTM C 1325 50 50 maximum 8" o.c. for walls,
Procedure A EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS over the entire joint. Embed PermaBase is tight to framing.
6" o.c. for ceilings with alkali-resistant fiberglass mesh
Compressive Strength (psi) ASTM D 2394 2250 2250 perimeter fasteners at least General: All framing should Joint reinforcement:
(Indentation) tape fully into applied bonding
3/8" and less than 5/8" from comply with local building material; ensure that tape is Trowel bonding material to
Flame Spread/Smoke Developed ASTM E 84 0/0 0/0 ends and edges. Ensure code requirements and be completely fill the tapered
centered over joint. Apply
Wind Load (psf, studs 16" o.c.) ASTM E 330 40 - PermaBase is tight to framing. designed to provide support bonding material over fasteners recessed board joints and gaps
Joint reinforcement: with a maximum allowable to fully conceal. Remove all between each panel. On non-
Thermal “R”/k Value Property of Material 0.2/2.7 0.1/2.7
Trowel bonding material to deflection of L/360 under all excess bonding material and tapered joints apply a 6" wide,
Bending Radius (ft.) Property of Material 5 - intended live (including wind) approx. 1/16" thick coat of
completely fill the tapered allow to cure.
Standard Method for evaluating Light Light recessed board joints and and dead loads. bonding material over entire
ASTM C 627 Waterproof membrane:
ceramic floor installation system Commercial Commercial gaps between each panel. Note: Cut or score PermaBase joint. Immediately embed
Trowel apply waterproof minimum 3" alkali-resistant
Falling Ball Impact (12” drop) ASTM D 1037 pass pass On non-tapered joints apply on rough side of panel. Install membrane to the entire
a 6" wide, approx. 1/16" thick, tile and tile setting materials in fiberglass mesh tape fully into
Shear Bond Dry-Set Portland ANSI A118.1 204 - surface of the PermaBase,
Strength, Cement Mortar coat of bonding material over accordance with current ANSI applied bonding material and
following membrane allow to cure. Same bonding
7 days (psi) entire joint. Immediately specifications and Tile Council manufacturer’s installation
Latex-Portland ANSI A118.4 241 - material should be applied to
Cement Mortar embed 2" alkali-resistant fiber- of America (TCA) guidelines. instructions in detail.
glass mesh tape fully into corners, control joints, trims
Organic Adhesives Control joints: For exterior
ANSI A136.1 159 - applied bonding material and or other accessories. Feather
Type 1 installations, allow a maximum WALLS & CEILINGS
allow to cure. Same bonding bonding material over fasteners
of 15 lineal feet between
Linear Variation material should be applied to Wall framing: Studs should be to fully conceal.
ASTM D 1037 0.05% - control joints. A control joint
(Due to change in moisture content) corners, control joints, trims spaced a maximum of 16" o.c.
must be installed but is not
Mold Growth on Surface ASTM D 3273 0 (No growth) 0 (No growth) or other accessories. Feather limited to the following Edges/ends of PermaBase
bonding material over fasteners locations: where expansion parallel to framing should be
Fungus Resistance ASTM G 21 0 (No growth) 0 (No growth)
to fully conceal. joints occur in the framing continuously supported.
Two layers of 1/2" Fire-Shield members should be spaced WALLS & CEILINGS FLOORS & COUNTERS or building (discontinue all Provide additional blocking
. TECHNICAL DATA
º C Gypsum Board applied a maximum of 16" o.c. Wall framing: Edges of PermaBase Subfloor or base: 5/8" (3/4" for cross furring members located when necessary to permit
FIRE RESISTANCE RATINGS vertically to opposite side, base Note: Cut or score PermaBase parallel to framing should be 1/4" PermaBase) exterior grade behind joint); when boards proper PermaBase attachment.
layer attached with 1" drywall on rough side of panel. Install continuously supported. plywood should be securely abut dissimilar materials; where Do not install PermaBase
One-hour rating: The one-hour screws 24" o.c. in the field framing material changes; at directly over protrusions from
wall assembly consists of tile and tile setting materials in Provide additional blocking glued and fastened to floor
and perimeter and face layer accordance with current ANSI when necessary to permit joists or on counter base. changes of building shape or stud plane such as heavy
3-5/8" steel studs, 16" o.c., attached with 1-5/8" drywall structural system; at each story brackets or fastener heads.
one layer of 1/2" PermaBase specifications and Tile Council proper PermaBase attachment. Floor joists and counter fram-
screws 12" o.c. in the field of America (TCA) guidelines. ing should be spaced a maxi- separation. Place control Weather barrier: While
attached horizontally or and perimeter, with 3" thick Do not install PermaBase directly
mum of 16" o.c. joints at corners of window PermaBase is unaffected by
vertically with 1-1/4" long mineral fiber insulation batts Tile, thin brick and other facing over protrusions from stud
and door openings, or follow moisture, a water barrier
cement board screws, 8" o.c. in the stud cavities. All joints materials: Installation of tile or plane such as heavy brackets Note: Floor trusses or I-joists specifications of architect. must be installed to protect
in the field and perimeter on staggered between face and similar facing materials should or fastener heads. Studs above may be spaced 19.2" o.c. Control joint cavity shall not the cavity. It should be
one side and one layer of 5/8" base layer. UL #V452 and comply with ANSI A108 stan- a shower floor should be with 3/4" tongue-and-groove be filled with any coating or installed according to the
Fire-Shield® BRAND Gypsum ITS/WHI Report No. J98-32931. dard specifications. either notched or furred to subfloor decking. other materials. manufacturer’s specifications
Board attached vertically, on Control joints: For interior accommodate the thickness Underlayment: Using a 1/4"
opposite side, with joints (Tests were conducted pursuant of the waterproof membrane between the PermaBase and
to ASTM E 119, as a non installations, allow a maximum square-notched trowel, apply DECKS
staggered to those of opposite or pan. The surround opening the framing members.
load-bearing wall, fire rated of 30 lineal feet between a setting bed of Latex-Portland Subfloor: Plywood should be
side, with 1-1/4" long drywall control joints. A control joint for a tub or precast shower Cement mortar or Thin-Set to Ceiling framing: The deflection
screws 8" o.c. in the field and both sides under the supervision receptor should not be more securely glued and fastened to of the complete ceiling
of Underwriters Laboratories must be installed but is not the subfloor or counter base. floor joists spaced a maximum
perimeter side, with 3" thick limited to the following than 1/4" larger than unit to Immediately laminate assembly due to dead load
mineral fiber insulation batts in and Intertek Testing Services be installed. of 16" o.c. Subfloor should be (including insulation,
NA, Inc., respectively.) locations: where expansion PermaBase to subfloor or base sloped at a minimum pitch of
the stud cavities. UL #V452 and joints occur in the framing or Ceiling framing: The deflection leaving a 1/8" space between PermaBase, bonding material
ITS/WHI Report No. J99-4001. Additional Assemblies are 1/4" per foot. The floor surface and facing material) should
building (discontinue all cross of the complete ceiling boards at all joints and corners. should be true to plane within
Two-hour fire rating: The two- available. furring members located assembly due to dead load Leave a 1/4" gap along walls. not exceed L/360. The dead
1/8" in 10'. load applied to the ceiling
hour wall assembly consists behind joint); when boards (including insulation, Stagger joints so they do not
of 3-5/8" steel studs 16" o.c., abut dissimilar materials; where PermaBase, bonding material line up with underlying sub- Underlayment: Using a 1/4" frame should not exceed
on one side, base layer of
. RECOMMENDATIONS
º framing material changes; at and facing material) should strate joints. Fasten PermaBase square-notched trowel, apply 10 psf. Ceiling joist or furring
1/2" Fire-Shield C Gypsum changes of building shape or not exceed L/360. The dead every 8" o.c. throughout a setting bed of Latex-Portland channel should not exceed
INTERIOR APPLICATIONS Cement mortar to the subfloor.
Board attached vertically with structural system; at each story load applied to the ceiling board field and around all 16" o.c. Edges of PermaBase
General: All framing should separation. Place control joints frame should not exceed Immediately laminate parallel to framing should be
1" drywall screws 24" o.c. in edges while setting bed mortar
comply with local building at corners of window and door 10 psf. Ceiling joist or furring PermaBase to subfloor leaving continuously supported.
the field and perimeter and is still workable. Around
code requirements and be openings, or follow specifica- channel should not exceed a 1/8" space between boards Provide additional blocking
face layer of 1/2" PermaBase perimeter of each board, locate
designed to provide support tions of architect. Control joint 16" o.c. (Edges of PermaBase at all joints and corners. Leave when necessary to permit
attached vertically with 1-5/8" fasteners 2" from the corners
with a maximum allowable cavity shall not be filled with parallel to framing should be a 1/4" gap along walls. Stagger proper PermaBase attachment.
cement board screws, 8" o.c. and not less than 3/8" from
deflection of L/360 under all coating or other materials. continuously supported.) joints so they do not line up
in the field and perimeter. the edges. Fill all joints solid PermaBase Cement Board:
intended loads. Framing Provide additional blocking with underlying substrate
with bonding material. On Apply PermaBase with ends
when necessary to permit non-tapered joints such as joints. Fasten PermaBase every and edges closely butted but
proper PermaBase attachment. butt ends, apply a 6" wide, 8" o.c. throughout board field not forced together. Stagger
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES and around all edges while
PermaBase Cement Board: 1/16" thick coat over the end joints in successive
Property Test Method PermaBase 1/4" PermaBase entire joint. Embed fiberglass setting bed mortar is still courses. Drive fasteners
Apply PermaBase with ends workable. Around perimeter
and edges closely butted but mesh tape fully into applied into field of cement board
Water Absorption % by weight /24 hrs. ASTM C 473 <8 <8 bonding material; ensure that of each board, locate fasteners first, working toward ends
not forced together. Stagger 2" from the corners and not
Flexural Strength (psi) ASTM C 947 750 1250 end joints in successive tape is centered over joint. and edges. Space fasteners
Apply bonding material over less than 3/8" from the edges. maximum 8" o.c. for walls,
Fastener Holding (Wet and Dry, lbs.) ASTM D 1037 125 125 courses. Drive fasteners into Fill all joints solid with bond-
(0.400" head diameter) field of cement board first, fasteners to fully conceal. 6" o.c. for ceilings with
Remove all excess bonding ing material. On non-tapered perimeter fasteners at least
Weight (psf) ASTM C 473 3 2 working toward ends and joints such as butt ends, apply
edges. Space fasteners material and allow to cure. 3/8" and less than 5/8" from
ASTM C 666 a 6" wide, 1/16" thick coat ends and edges. Ensure
Freeze/Thaw (cycles) per ASTM C 1325 50 50 maximum 8" o.c. for walls,
Procedure A EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS over the entire joint. Embed PermaBase is tight to framing.
6" o.c. for ceilings with alkali-resistant fiberglass mesh
Compressive Strength (psi) ASTM D 2394 2250 2250 perimeter fasteners at least General: All framing should Joint reinforcement:
(Indentation) tape fully into applied bonding
3/8" and less than 5/8" from comply with local building material; ensure that tape is Trowel bonding material to
Flame Spread/Smoke Developed ASTM E 84 0/0 0/0 ends and edges. Ensure code requirements and be completely fill the tapered
centered over joint. Apply
Wind Load (psf, studs 16" o.c.) ASTM E 330 40 - PermaBase is tight to framing. designed to provide support bonding material over fasteners recessed board joints and gaps
Joint reinforcement: with a maximum allowable to fully conceal. Remove all between each panel. On non-
Thermal “R”/k Value Property of Material 0.2/2.7 0.1/2.7
Trowel bonding material to deflection of L/360 under all excess bonding material and tapered joints apply a 6" wide,
Bending Radius (ft.) Property of Material 5 - intended live (including wind) approx. 1/16" thick coat of
completely fill the tapered allow to cure.
Standard Method for evaluating Light Light recessed board joints and and dead loads. bonding material over entire
ASTM C 627 Waterproof membrane:
ceramic floor installation system Commercial Commercial gaps between each panel. Note: Cut or score PermaBase joint. Immediately embed
Trowel apply waterproof minimum 3" alkali-resistant
Falling Ball Impact (12” drop) ASTM D 1037 pass pass On non-tapered joints apply on rough side of panel. Install membrane to the entire
a 6" wide, approx. 1/16" thick, tile and tile setting materials in fiberglass mesh tape fully into
Shear Bond Dry-Set Portland ANSI A118.1 204 - surface of the PermaBase,
Strength, Cement Mortar coat of bonding material over accordance with current ANSI applied bonding material and
following membrane allow to cure. Same bonding
7 days (psi) entire joint. Immediately specifications and Tile Council manufacturer’s installation
Latex-Portland ANSI A118.4 241 - material should be applied to
Cement Mortar embed 2" alkali-resistant fiber- of America (TCA) guidelines. instructions in detail.
glass mesh tape fully into corners, control joints, trims
Organic Adhesives Control joints: For exterior
ANSI A136.1 159 - applied bonding material and or other accessories. Feather
Type 1 installations, allow a maximum WALLS & CEILINGS
allow to cure. Same bonding bonding material over fasteners
of 15 lineal feet between
Linear Variation material should be applied to Wall framing: Studs should be to fully conceal.
ASTM D 1037 0.05% - control joints. A control joint
(Due to change in moisture content) corners, control joints, trims spaced a maximum of 16" o.c.
must be installed but is not
Mold Growth on Surface ASTM D 3273 0 (No growth) 0 (No growth) or other accessories. Feather limited to the following Edges/ends of PermaBase
bonding material over fasteners locations: where expansion parallel to framing should be
Fungus Resistance ASTM G 21 0 (No growth) 0 (No growth)
to fully conceal. joints occur in the framing continuously supported.
09 28 00
PERMABASE® BRAND CEMENT BOARD

• Maximum wall framing spacing Bonding materials: Treat joint and SIZES
. MANUFACTURER
º should not exceed 16" o.c. set facing material preferably Thickness: 1/4" (6.3 mm)
National Gypsum Company and must be designed to limit with latex-Portland cement (counters/floors only)
2001 Rexford Road deflection to L/360 under all mortar or with dry-set (thin-set) 1/2" (12.7 mm)
Charlotte, NC 28211 live and dead loads. mortar. All mortars should 5/8" (15.9 mm)
(704) 365-7300 comply with ANSI A118.1 or * 1" (25.4 mm)
• Steel framing must be 20 ga.
A118.4 standards. Type I * 3/4" (19.1 mm)
Technical Information: (galvanized) or heavier –16" o.c.
organic adhesive meeting * 3/8" (9.7 mm)
1-800-NATIONAL • 1/4" PermaBase should not be ANSI A-136.1 may be utilized
(1-800-628-4662) used on walls or ceilings. for interior use only. Widths: 32" (813 mm)
Fax: 1-800-FAX NGC1 36" (914 mm)
• PermaBase Cement Board is Fasteners: Galvanized roofing
(1-800-329-6421) 48" (1219 mm)
not a water barrier. Consult nails, 1-1/2" long with hot
Internet Home Page: local building code for mois- dipped galvanized coating, Lengths: 48" (1219 mm)
nationalgypsum.com ture barrier requirements. for use with wood framing. 60" (1524 mm)
nationalgypsum.com/espanol Nails should meet Federal 72" (1829 mm)
• Not recommended for use Specification #FF-N105B/ 96" (2438 mm)
09 28 00/NGC Buyline: 1100 with vinyl flooring. type 2 style 20.
Note: Custom thicknesses and
• For exterior and interior finishes PermaBase corrosion resistant lengths available with minimum
applied direct to PermaBase, screws or equivalent, 1-1/4" or
. DESCRIPTION
º reinforcing mesh must be 1-5/8" long, for use with wood
quantity.
embedded in basecoat. *Special order sizes
PermaBase® BRAND Cement Board framing. Type S-12 screws or
is a rigid substrate made of Consult finish manufacturer equivalent, 1-1/4" or 1-5/8"
for additional requirements. APPLICABLE STANDARDS
Portland cement, aggregate long, for use with 20 ga. or
and glass mesh that provides heavier steel framing. Exceeds ASTM C 1325 and
• PermaBase Cement Board ANSI A118.9 specifications.
an exceptionally hard, durable should not be exposed to
surface that is able to withstand temperatures over 220˚F (105˚C). COMPOSITION
prolonged exposure to moisture. Cementitious Backer Unit (CBU): (Continued next page)
ACCESSORIES PermaBase Cement Board is a
BASIC USES nailable, screwable backer-
Joint reinforcement: PermaBase
PermaBase is ideally suited as board or underlayment panel
mesh tape must be used on all
an underlayment or backing which is composed of
edges and cuts made to size.
surface for tub and shower Portland cement, aggregates
Use 2" wide polymer-coated
surrounds, countertops, and reinforcements that has a
(alkali resistant) mesh tape
flooring and a variety of significant ability to remain
for interior applications and
other interior and exterior unaffected by prolonged expo-
4" wide polymer-coated (alkali
applications. sure to moisture. PermaBase
resistant) mesh tape for exterior
applications. complies with ASTM C 1325
ADVANTAGES and ANSI A118.9.
• Long wrapped tapered edges
are formed smooth and shatter- Job Name _________________________________________________________
proof using the double-wrapped
EdgeTech® technology.
• Highly moisture resistant, will Contractor _______________________________________Date_____________
not rot, disintegrate or swell
when exposed to water.
Submittal Approvals: (Stamps or Signatures)
• Can be used in both interior
and exterior applications.
• Impact resistant with
excellent overall flexural,
compressive and tensile
strength characteristics.
• Cut to size using a utility knife
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and straight edge.
LIMITATIONS
• Joints should be treated with
alkali resistant fiberglass mesh
tape set in a latex-Portland
cement mortar.
• Conventional paper drywall
tape, joint compound and
drywall nails or screws should
not be used.
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