1.1
This specification covers discrete fiber-cement sheets manufactured to be dimensionally stable and suitable for decoration as paint, wallpaper, natural stone, tile, or resilient flooring in internal wet and dry areas.
1.2
This specification is not applicable to fiber-cement flat sheets for exterior applications such as claddings, facades, curtain walls, and soffits (Specification
C1186
), gypsum backing board and coreboard (Specification
C1396/C1396M
), water-resistant gypsum backing board (Specification
C1396/C1396M
), glass mat gypsum backing board (Specification
C1178/C1178M
), glass mat gypsum panels (Specification
C1658/C1658M
), fiber-reinforced gypsum panels (Specification
C1278/C1278M
), particle boards (Definitions
D1554
), fiber mat cement boards (Specification
C1325
and ANSI A118.9), or cement-bonded particleboards (Specification BS 5669: Part 4) and (ISO 8335).
1.3
The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.