FIBEROCK Brand Aqua-Tough Fiber-Reinforced Gypsum Underlayment

Category
Plaster and gypsum board
09 20 00
Manufacturer
USG
Tags
gypsum, finishes, usg
Lead time
varies
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Product description

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Every floor, Everywhere™. For water-resistant performance in all residentialunderlayment applications.

FIBEROCK ® Brand Aqua-Tough™ Underlayment is engineered to meet water-, mold-and indentation-resistance needs under resilient flooring, ceramic tile,carpeting, hardwood flooring, and laminate flooring. This all-purpose interiorunderlayment has a uniform, water-resistant composition that helps prevent theproblems typically associated with plywood, oriented strand board (OSB) andlauan underlayments. FIBEROCK Brand Aqua-Tough Underlayment provides a smooth,flat surface with no bumps or ridges to telegraph through. It resists theswelling and warping often seen with wood-based products and contains noresins, adhesives or solvents to stain floor covering materials. It can be usedthroughout a home-in both wet and dry areas-with many flooring materials. Madefrom 95% recycled materials, this underlayment is an environmentally friendlychoice for use in sustainable building construction. FIBEROCK Brand Aqua-ToughUnderlayment includes a 20-year warranty against buckling, warping,delamination, cracking and splitting by fasteners.

FIBEROCK ® Brand Aqua-Tough™ Underlayment provides a smooth, uniform surfacethat is an excellent substrate for various floor covering installations. TheAqua-Tough technology features a uniform, specially engineered composition forsuperior water and mold resistance, through and through. FIBEROCK BrandAqua-Tough Underlayment surpasses traditional plywood, oriented strand board(OSB), and lauan underlayments in retaining dimensional stability. Made of 95percent recycled material, the interior underlayment offers an environmentallyfriendly alternative to wood-based underlayments. This versatile product may beused in both wet and dry areas throughout an entire home, under vinyl, ceramictile, carpeting, wood, or laminate flooring. Panels simply score and snap withminimal effort for easy sizing and installation. FIBEROCK Brand Aqua-ToughUnderlayment includes a 20-year warranty against buckling, warping,delamination, cracking, and splitting upon fastening.

Meets interior underlayment needs in both wet and dry areas throughout thehome

Moisture and mold resistant

Provides a smooth, flat surface under vinyl, ceramic tile, hardwoodflooring, laminate flooring, and carpeting

Resists indentation from heels and furniture

Delivers superior adhesive bonding and workability

Recognized by major resilient-flooring and adhesive manufacturers

Tested by Tile Council of America (Robinson Floor Test Method) and approvedfor residential and light commercial use (as defined by TCA )

Environmentally friendly – 95 percent certified, recycled content

Follow good safety and industrial hygiene practices during handling and installation of all products and systems. Take necessary precautions and wear the appropriate personal protective equipment as needed. Read material safety data sheets and related literature on products before specification and/or installation.

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