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The Amazing John Bridge
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Hardibacker vs Fiberock [Archive] - Ceramic Tile Advice Forums - John Bridge Ceramic Tile
LuvinLife is right---the contents of Fiberock are very similar to Drywall. I ran into a Hardibacker rep at a Home Depot in Chicago and he had said that eventhough they look similar, there is zero cement in Fiberock. Hardibacker is 90% cement. He took his utility knife and scored it and snapped ...
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ToolsGearLab
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Fiberock Vs Hardibacker : Top Performer Face-Off - ToolsGearLab
March 18, 2024 - The combination of all these elements makes Fiberock a popular choice among homeowners, contractors, and builders alike. Hardibacker, also known as HardieBacker™, is a cement board specifically designed for tile and stone installations.
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DIYTileGuy
diytileguy.com › home › blog › prep › showers/bathtubs › tile backer board breakdown
Tile Backer Board Breakdown: Which is Best for Wet Shower Areas
May 4, 2025 - Hardibacker is the most popular example of a fiber-cement board · You’ve probably heard of Hardiebacker tile backer board. Fiberock is another popular product in this category.
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Houzz
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Fiberock (Is this cement board?)
Mongo, Bill...anyone who does great tile... I have a contract for cement board in my wet areas with the GC. An alternative was discussed (Durarock) which I see is also a cement board, but what I see installed in the downstairs bath (after I left town for a week) was Fiberock.
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Hearth.com
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Cement board research.... | Page 3 | Hearth.com Forums Home
September 11, 2007 - I used to get my Hardiebacker at HD, and didn't think anything of it when they switched their stock to Fiberock.
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Networx
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How Do Different Tile Backer Boards Compare? | Networx
December 23, 2012 - A tile contractor discusses how to choose backer board.
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Contractor Talk
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glue down durock? do i have to? | Page 2 | Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum
Hardibacker classifies itself both as a CBU and a "Fiber-Cement Underlayment" family. Fiberock falls in the family of "Fiber-Reinforced Water-Resistant Gypsum Backer Board/Underlayment" types of backer board.
Find elsewhere
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Terry Love
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FIBEROCK Tile Backerboard vs HardieBacker Cement Board
Terry Love Plumbing Advice, Remodel DIY & Professional Forum. The best plumbing forums in the USA and Canada. A place for home owners to ask questions and for professionals to share information.
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Piprolink
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Understanding the Differences in Backer Boards - ProInstaller Magazine
February 24, 2023 - USG Fiberock Brand Tile Backerboard and Underlayment panels are made from 97% recycled materials and engineered to meet water, mold and indentation resistance needs under and or behind tile, resilient flooring, carpeting, hardwood flooring and laminate flooring in new construction or remodeling.
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YouTube
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USG Fiberock® Brand Tile Backerboard and Underlayment For Wet and Dry Areas - YouTube
See how USG Fiberock® Brand Tile Backerboard and Underlayment offer an innovative alternative to traditional cement backers. These versatile, fiber-reinforce...
Published   March 23, 2023
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Rail Courbé
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Cement Board Vs. Fibre Cement | USG ME
January 14, 2025 - This type of cement board is commonly sold under brand names like Durock, Wonderboard and Hardibacker.
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Cameron Ashley Building Products
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FIBEROCK
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StructoTech
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Fiberock vs. Hardibacker: Which is better?
January 17, 2025 - Because fiberglass is easy to cut, using it is rather simple. Fiberboard can be tiled or painted once it is installed. It should be simple to complete the latter projects using Fiberock because it produces a homogeneous surface.
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Funktional Home
funktionalhome.com › home improvement › fiberock vs durock: 4 differences you should know
Fiberock VS Durock: 4 Differences You Should Know
February 18, 2024 - Fiberock is fire-resistant, soundproof, and mold-resistant, making it an ideal choice for use in homes and commercial buildings.
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Reddit
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r/Renovations on Reddit: Shower Wall Backerboard
October 6, 2023 -

Hi everyone,

I am a first time home owner and are remodeling my shower room.

My contractor promised he will use cement board for shower wall waterproofing. Now I realize he is using USG fiberock. My understanding is that this is not a cement board (Durock is the cement board and I want to use that). I argue this with him and he yelled back to me saying this is cement board and I am not respecting his expertise.

Am I wrong here?

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PLUMBJOE
plumbjoe.com › durock-vs-fiberock
Durock Vs. Fiberock: Full Comparison (Choose This)
January 12, 2023 - Durock is a type of cement board. Fiberock is an engineered gypsum underlayment more similar to drywall. The former is suitable for indoor and outdoor applications. The latter is designed for the interior only.