aquapanel

[jay]

right bit confused here don't have this product available but on data sheet it says 100% waterproof and on tiling section says 100% water resistant
AQUAPANEL® Cement Board by Knauf USG Systems | home en

so what is it any body does it absorb water

 

[doug boardley]

hmm, I always thought it was waterproof, unlike hardie board that allows water to pass through it. I've never used it myself tho' Jay.

 

[jay]

click on link and first page says waterproof click on interiors and it says water resistant/////////////

just curious as in some posts they say just waterproof the joints but if it soaks up water it may be an issue as its not waterproof

 

[doug boardley]

sent them an email Jay, to see if they can clarify it

 

[jay]

thanks Doug if you wish to move to forum arms

 

[doug boardley]

it's allright here Jay

 

[doug boardley]

on second thoughts, I will move it Jay, ( I thought it was in another section )

 

[jay]

hmmm seems like no one knows or has used it:8:

 

[Saltire69]

I use it Jay. Once u drill it though it ain't waterproof :smilewinkgrin:. It say's it's 100% water resistant so u gotta asume that its waterproof.

 

[doug boardley]

I use it Jay. Once u drill it though it ain't waterproof :smilewinkgrin:. It say's it's 100% water resistant so u gotta asume that its waterproof.

100% water resistant doesn't necessarily mean it's waterproof tho'. it could just mean that water will not damage it, altho' it could still pass through it.

 

[DHTiling]

It is the same as hardi, as in it will not break down on contact with water but if constant wetting then water can travel and a vapour membrane should be used.. as you have to with hardi as well..

Personally if wet room etc then i tank them..

 

[jay]

read a lot on here that say just tape joints and its waterproof but cant seem to find out if it is ,if so it would be a good product

 

[doug boardley]

if there is a slightest hint of doubt, i know what I'll do, (as Dave says)

 

[Scott]

Hmm i thought it was waterproof as well. Someone raised this yesterday in a post as well.

 

[united]

This is what I picked up from a PDF I have

'Resistant to mould and mildew,
Aquapanel will not deteriorate
in water. It retains its strength even
if fully immersed.'

Hope that helps

I have used it on a bathroom floor (that had no deflection) I liked it but I prefer NMP for overboarding