Durock is USG's industry-leading cement board product — the name recognition equivalent of Kleenex in the cement board category. Durock NextGen panels provide a stable, waterproof tile substrate for floors, walls, and exterior applications with the backing of USG's extensive tested and warranted system documentation.
Smooth installs Durock for tile substrate, exterior sheathing, and special substrate applications throughout Boston-area residential and commercial projects. As with all cement board applications, we ensure proper installation technique — correct fastening, joint treatment with alkali-resistant tape, and appropriate waterproofing before tile.
Comprehensive tested system documentation for building inspector and tile warranty compliance
Appropriate for floors, walls, and exterior substrate applications
Resists moisture-related movement that causes tile cracking and grout failure
DensGlass Gold and Durock Exterior products rated for exterior sheathing applications
Application confirmed — floor, wall, exterior. Correct Durock product specified.
Framing or substrate checked for flatness and rigidity.
Durock installed with appropriate screws, spacing, and joint offsets.
Alkali-resistant mesh tape at all joints, embedded in thin-set.
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