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Homes-v4 MRp2:Durability management

acrylic with non paper backer

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Elizabeth Eason
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The credit calls for non paper faced backer board behind fiberglass enclosures. Does that apply to behind acrylic surrounds also?

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Ann Edminster
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Fri, 03/28/2014 - 20:01

Yes. LEED for Homes has always required use of non-paper-faced backer board in all shower/tub surround areas -- all of which have potential for leakage, yet typically have poor drying potential, leading to risk of mold and other moisture-related damage.

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