PermaBase® Brand Cement Board is often used as a substrate for exterior wall systems including Cement Board Stucco (CBS)and Cement Board Masonry Veneer (CBMV). The following features and benefits make it ideally suited for the purpose:
Reinforced edge with EdgeTech® technology allows for closer fastener application of nails or screws at the edge without crumbling or spinout.
Resists the growth of mold and mildew achieving a panel score of 10, the highest possible, per ASTM D 3273.
Highly moisture resistant, impact resistant and extremely durable.
Speed up your schedule - faster, easier and cleaner than traditional metal lath/scratch coat method.
Approved for use in ASTM C 1780, and cement board is cited as an approved substrate for this system by the Masonry Veneer Manufacturers Association (MVMA): Installation Guide and Detailing Options for Compliance with ASTM C 1780 m IBC/IRC Compliant.
PermaBase is approved as a substrate for direct applied finishes, tile, stone and thin brick in exterior applications, as outlined in ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-1510.
PermaBase is suitable for use in combustible and noncombustible construction under the IBC and IRC, as outlined in ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-1510.