ProTEC Concrete (cement) Backer Board

ProTEC Concrete (cement) Backer Board

The Strength Behind the Beauty

Floors • Countertops • Walls • Ceilings • Interiors • Exteriors • Residential & Commercial

Available sizes and Thickness

1/4″, 1/2” and 5/8″ thickness. The size of the boards are 3′ wide by 4’, 5’ 64”, 6’ and 8’ lengths.

ProTEC Concrete Backer Board is a superior underlayment for interior and exterior construction applications. It is made of durable Portland cement, alkaline resistant fiberglass mesh, and lightweight aggregate. ProTEC provides a stable, long-lasting foundation for ceramic tile and other facing materials used on floors, walls, ceilings, countertops and exteriors. Fin Pan, Inc. patented the continuous manufacturing process for concrete backer board over 30 years ago.

Unlike wood or gypsum-based products, ProTEC is unaffected by water, moisture or steam and will not decay, warp, rot or soften. ProTEC is the ideal underlayment for areas constantly exposed to water such as shower enclosures, around bathtubs, sinks, as well as swimming pool and whirlpool decks.

ProTEC Concrete Backer Board provides a strong, stable substrate for high impact areas such as foyers, kitchens, bathrooms and utility rooms. The 1/2” board offers a wrapped, tapered edge for nail or screw penetrations closer to the edge.

The thinner 1/4” board was specifically designed for today’s dramatic new tile, marble and stone applications on floors and countertops. When applied under ceramic floors, 1/4” ProTEC reduces the need to shorten doors over thresholds and reduces level variations when abutting carpet and other flooring materials.

Limitations

ProTEC Backer Board is water resistant, but allows water and water vapor passage. If total waterproofing is required, the use of a waterproofing membrane is mandatory.

ProTEC units are not to be used as structural loadbearing members.

ProTEC must never be used over cushioned vinyl flooring. This type of flooring must be removed before ProTEC is installed

Features

• 1/4″, 1/2″, and 5/8” thicknesses

• Sizes up to 8’

• Wrapped, tapered edge

• No mess installations cut indoors

• Moisture and mold resistant

• Contains Portland cement, fiberglass mesh, and lightweight aggregrate

• Approved for interior and exterior use

• Low coefficient of expansion and contraction

• Well suited for areas constantly exposed to water such as spas, steam rooms and indoor pools

• Cement Backer Board for walls, ceilings, floors, countertops and exteriors.

Benefits

• Easy to cut, score and install

• Less susceptible to environmental changes

• Will not soften, rot, swell or delaminate

• Can be fastened with nails or screws

• Increases in strength and hardness over time

• Vermin proof

NTA Testing Laboratories, Inc. Test Report: TCC 061306-24

Materials

• ProTEC Concrete Backer Board • 2” glass fiber mesh tape • Dry-set mortar, ANSI A118.1 • Latex-portland cement mortar, ANSI A118.4 • Grout, ANSI A118.6 (specify type) • Elastomeric caulking, silicone rubber • Metal Studs, ASTM C645

Materials

• ProTEC Concrete Backer Board • 2” glass fiber mesh tape • Dry-set mortar, ANSI A118.1 • Latex-portland cement mortar, ANSI A118.4 • Grout, ANSI A118.6 (specify type) • Metal Studs, ASTM C645

Materials

• ProTEC Concrete Backer Board • 2” glass fiber mesh tape • Dry-set mortar, ANSI A118.1 • Grout, ANSI A118.6 (specify type) • Latex-portland cement mortar, ANSI A118.4

Materials

• ProTEC Concrete Backer Board • 2” glass fiber mesh tape • Dry-set mortar, ANSI A118.1 • Grout, ANSI A118.6 (specify type) • Latex-portland cement mortar, ANSI A118.4

Materials

• ProTEC Concrete Backer Board • 3/4” exterior grade plywood base • 1-1/4” galvanized roofing nails applied 6” o.c. • Latex-portland cement mortar, ANSI A118.4 • Latex-portland cement grout, ANSI A118.6 or epoxy ANSI A118.3 • 15 lb. roofing felt or 4 mil. polyethylene film or duplex-type reinforced asphalt paper membrane

Performance Properties

1/2” ProTEC Concrete Backer Board

Complies with ANSI A 118.9 for Nailable, Screwable Backerboard or Underlayment

Certification, Codes

Recognition

• NTA Testing Laboratories, Inc. Test Report: TCC 061306-24

Fastening

Wood Studs: These must be 3 1/2” deep and no more than 16” o.c. Use conventional 1 1/2” galvanized roofing nails, preferably screw type, spaced a maximum of 8” apart, or 1 1/4” Hi-Lo® type-S-point screws

Steel Studs:

These must be 20-gauge or heavier and no more than 16” o.c. When using 20-gauge studs, use a corrosion resistant 1 1/4” Hi-Lo bugle head type-S-point screw or 1 1.4” RocOn type-Spoint screw. When using 18 to 20 gauge studs type S-12 self-drilling point or a corrosion resistant screw with a self-embedding head and a self-drilling point. All screws must be spaced a maximum of 8” apart.

35 YEARS – Product Line Warranty

Fin Pan, Inc. warrants for a period of thirty five (35) years that PreFormed Tile Ready products meet or exceed applicable manufacturing standards in force at the time of manufacture.  Fin Pan will, at its option, repair or replace any product which proves defective due to manufacturing.  THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY AGREEMENT.  THE REMEDIES STATED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AND FIN PAN SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FURTHER LOSS OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING IN WHICH THE COMPONENTS ARE SITUATED, DAMAGE TO THE CONTENTS THEREOF, OR TO ANY OTHER PROPERTY OR PERSONS.  This warranty shall apply only if the product is used strictly according to applicable specifications, and/or instructions provided by Fin Pan for its use.  Fin Pan shall not be liable otherwise.

Preformed Ready to Tile Product links

PreFormed Ready to Tile Shower Pan – ProPan Shower Pans – PreFormed Slope – PreFormed Niches – PreFormed Shower Seats – PreFormed Curb – ProPanel Lightweight Insulated Backer Board MSDS – ProTec Cement Backer Board

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