SPECIFICATIONS — UTIL-A-CRETE® AND ProTEC™ CONCRETE BACKER BOARD

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Util-A-Crete® CONCRETE BACKER BOARD PRODUCT INFORMATION

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UTIL-A-CRETE® Material Safety Data Sheets

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Features
•	1/4", 1/2", and 5/8" thicknesses; lengths from 4' to 8' (6, 12, and 16 mm thicknesses; lengths from 1219 to 2438 mm)
•	Wrapped, tapered edges
•	Water resistant
•	Contains Portland cement, fiberglass mesh and lightweight aggregrate
•	No additives or fillers

Benefits
•	1/4" (6 mm) ideal for curved tile applications
•	Easy to cut, score and install
•	Superior fastener pull-through resistance
•	Unsurpassed flexural and compressive strength
•	Will not decay, warp, soften or swell

Util-A-Crete® CONCRETE BACKER BOARD TECHNICAL DATA

Performance Properties			Value		Test
•	Compressive Strength (indentation)				2600 psi (1.8x10^4 kPa)
ASTM D 2394
•	Flexural Strength (max. deflection at break)		*1500 psi (1.0x10^4 kPa) 0.7 inch (18mm)		ASTM C 947
•	Fastener (pull-through) Wet or Dry		195 lb. (88.5kgs)		ASTM D 1037
•	Linear Variation (witrh change in moisture content)		Width 0.02% Lenth 0.02%		ASTM D 1037
•	Surface Burning (characteristics)		Flame Spread 5, Smoke Level 0, 1 hour rating		ASTM E 84 ASTM E 119 (3 5/8" studs) (92mm)
•	Water Absorption (by weight)		<20%
•	Density (weight per sq. ft.)
	1/4" (6mm thick)		Avg. 1.98 lb. (.90 kg)
	1/2" (12mm thick)		Avg. 3.0 lb. (1.4 kg)
	5/8" (16mm thick)		Avg. 3.5lb. (1.6 kg)
•	Bond Strength		Passes 50 psi (345kPa)		AQNSI A 118 (wet)
	Ceramic tile (wet and dry)				1 A118.4 (dry)
*Revised 4/24/97. Independent laboratory test reports available upon request.

ProTEC® CONCRETE BACKER BOARD TECHNICAL DATA

Features
•	3' x 5' x 1/2" and 1/4"
•	Wrapped, tapered edge
•	Moisture resistant
•	Contains Portland cement, fiberglass mesh and lightweight aggregrate
•	Low coefficient of expansion and contraction

Benefits
•	Easy to cut, score and install
•	Will not soften, swell, warp or delaminate
•	Less susceptible to environmental changes
•	Vermin proof
•	Can be fastened with nails or screws

ProTEC® CONCRETE BACKER BOARD TECHNICAL DATA

Performance Properties			Value		Test
•	Compressive Strength (indentation)				2100 psi ASTM D 2394
•	Flexural Strength (max. deflection at break)		1000 psi		ASTM C 947
•	Fastener (pull-through) Wet or Dry		180 lb.		ASTM D 1037
•	Linear Variation (witrh change in moisture content)		Width 0.02% Length 0.02%		ASTM D 1037
•	Density (weight per sq. ft.)		Avg 2.8 lb.
•	Bond Strength		>50 psi (345kPa)		ANSIL A 118 (wet)
	Ceramic tile (wet and dry)		1 A118.4 (dry)
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