1.1
This specification covers non-asbestos fiber-mat reinforced cementitious backer units manufactured to be dimensionally stable and suitable as either an unfinished substrate (see
Note 1
) or as a substrate for decoration such as natural stone or tile on walls, floors, or decks in wet and dry areas. It is also suitable to be used as a substrate in the Application of Class PB Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (Practice
C1397
), the Application of Direct-Applied Finish Systems (Practice
C1516
), and the Application of Exterior Insulation Finish Systems Class PI (Practice
C1535
).
Note 1:
When used as an unfinished substrate, consult the manufacturer's written installation literature for proper application details.
1.2
This specification is not applicable to asbestos-cement flat sheets (Specification
C220
); non-asbestos fiber-cement flat sheets for exterior applications such as claddings, facades, curtain walls, and soffits (Specification
C1186
); gypsum backing board, coreboard, and shaftliner (Specification
C1396/C1396M
); water-resistant gypsum backing board (Specification
C1396/C1396M
); glass mat gypsum backing board (Specification
C1178/C1178M
); particle boards (Definitions
D1554
); and discrete non-asbestos fiber-cement interior substrate sheets (Specification
C1288
).
1.3
Units—
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.