Hardibacker and Hardibacker 500

 

HARDIBACKER PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS


Basic Composition/Size
Portland cement, gound sand, cellulose fiber, and selected additives. HARDIBACKER ® ceramic tile backerboard contains no asbestos or formaldehyde.
 

Approvals
HARDIBACKER ® ceramic tile backerboard is recognized as an interior substrate in National Evaluation Service (NES), Inc., Report No. NER-405 (BOCA, ICBO, SBCCI); City of Los Angeles, Research Report No. 24862; City of New York MEA number 223-93M; CCMC Evaluation Report 12678-R; HUD Materials Releases 1263b and 1268b and the 2001 Tile Council of America handbook. These documents should also be consulted for additional information concerning the suitability of this product for specific applications.

Durability
James Hardie's fiber-cement building products are autoclaved and are resistant to moisture, impacts, and termites.

Flexural Strength
Based on typical Equilibrium Moisture Content: 2100 psi when tested in accordance with ASTM test method C1185.

Non-Combustibility
HARDIBACKER ® ceramic tile backerboard is recognized for use in non-combustible construction in NER-405 and CCMC Evaluation report 12678-R.

Surface Burning Capabilities
When tested in accordance with ASTM test method E-84:
 

Flame Spread
Fuel Contributed
Smoke Developed
0
0
5


Thermal Resistance
(Approximate value) 1/4" thick: R:0.13

Warranty
HARDIBACKER ® ceramic tile backerboard is protected by a 20 year limited product warranty. Copies are available wherever James Hardie products are sold or by calling 1-888-J-HARDIE.