aquapanel

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

I have used Aquapanel and Hardie backer. Always tape the joints, and tank, just to be sure

 

[aflemi]

I have used Aquapanel and Hardie backer. Always tape the joints, and tank, just to be sure

Phil out of interest, what do you use to tape over hardie joints?

 

[Rob Z]

Jay, the mfrs play a lot of word games here with their products for tile. The trade name "DUROCK" has become universal for all backer boards, and so many people in the trades have come to assume that it is waterproof I have to usually argue with architects, gc's, etc that the stuff isn't waterproof at all. It is only unaffected by contact with water.

As Phil and others have said, if in a shower, it automatically gets tanked.

 

[jay]

Jay, the mfrs play a lot of word games here with their products for tile. The trade name "DUROCK" has become universal for all backer boards, and so many people in the trades have come to assume that it is waterproof I have to usually argue with architects, gc's, etc that the stuff isn't waterproof at all. It is only unaffected by contact with water.

As Phil and others have said, if in a shower, it automatically gets tanked.

hi Rob cant get it locally but the way you read about it in some posts it sounds like the ducks guts as far as bathroom lining goes so thought id have a bo peep but as per usual they praised it up on the pdf so asked the question on here sounds like a cement sheet copy that you pay more for the name (and yes always waterproof baths showers wall and floors)
be interesting to see if doug gets a reply


in all thanks to all :8:

 

[Rob Z]

Hi Jay, when looking at the PDF's of the Aquapanel, it sure looks to me like it's the same thing as our Durock.

 

[Spud]

interesting posts and an eyeopener, Thanks

 

[aph257]

If using it in shower/wet room i would tank anyway.

 

[Matt]

I have always been under the impression that it is water resistant, not waterproof. So water will pass through it, but it won't break down.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Phil out of interest, what do you use to tape over hardie joints?

Sorry mate laptop crashed, just catching up . Every backerboard manufacturer seems to have their own, same principle really

 

[Ken Bruty]

I was always under the impression that Hardie and Aqua absorbed water, but held it and released it slowly back out, so thanks for clarifying guys

 

[doug boardley]

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

<< update>> not had a reply yet

 

[jay]

<< update>> not had a reply yet

might be to hard for them thanks doug

 

[Matt]

<< update>> not had a reply yet

Just spoke to Knauf, they have confirmed that it is NOT waterproof, but water resistant. So water can/will pass through it, but the board will not warp or breakdown.

 

[jay]

any reply there Doug
just thought this thread needed re visiting

 

[kilty55]

i use this product a lot,great to use and i prefer it to hardi

its water resistant not proof,but has the added benefit if water does reacdh it somehow it wont swell like ply would and wont break down