Archetech Issue 44 2019 | Page 37

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL Why use five products when you can use one? Backerboards that come in a variety of thicknesses can often be used for a number of different purposes, from use over existing substrates through to the creation of features such as shelves, partition walls and seats. It’s easier to customise boards that are non-cementitious into different shapes and you can more quickly achieve neater and cleaner edges ready to receive tile and stone edge details. CHOSE… SCHLÜTER ® -KERDI-BOARD A board that is cement-free is more environmentally friendly in its constitution, plus is more practical on-site as it can be cut without having to use masks or clear the area. Coupled with additional useful features such as high strength support, thermal insulation and sound reduction, you can achieve a system that performs as well as more traditional boards, but without the health implications of carcinogenic materials. This core product in Schlüter-Systems’ portfolio is the key to an easier specification process and a quicker project progression. For more information, call 01530 813396, email [email protected] or visit www.kerdi-board.co.uk. CEMENT-FREE Offering design flexibility, ease of installation and enabling the creation of CE Marked bonded waterproofing assemblies, the versatile and unique Schlüter ® -KERDI-BOARD is a robust and practical backerboard, capable of supporting up to 60kg/m2. Its construction consists of an extruded hard foam core panel, with a special reinforcement material on both sides and waterproof fleece faces to finish, providing effective anchoring in the tile adhesive. Providing a smooth substrate and enabling precise angling of corners, seven thickness options are available—ranging from 5–50mm. Plus a utility knife is all that is needed to cut it to shape and size.