1.2m Fibre Cement Exterior Grade Multipurpose Backer Board
Cladco Fibre Cement Backer Board is a versatile, exterior grade construction material offering many benefits over ply or plasterboard. Boards are A1 fire rated with resistance to mould and water, making these ideal for underfloor heating systems, walls, ceilings and more. 1.2m lengths are available and in 6mm, 9mm, 12mm and 18mm thicknesses.
About Our Fibre Cement Backer Boards
Cladco Multipurpose Backer Boards are made from a versatile fibre cement material (cement mixed with cellulose fibres) to provide a superior alternative to ply or plasterboard options. These exterior grade Fibre Cement Boards can be used around fireplaces (A1 fire rated), as well as water-prone areas, ceilings floors or walls.
These are the preferred backer options for many applications, providing a stable and level surface to work from. We recommend contacting a professional before performing any construction work.
These 1.2m Backer Boards are perfect for covering porous, uneven areas to create a level surface for tiling.
Looking for a different size?
For 2.4m length Boards, see our 2.4m Fibre Cement Backer Board for Construction
Benefits of Cladco Fibre Cement Boards:
Resistant to moisture damage
Exterior grade backer material
Fire-rated A1 certification
Excellent for heating installations
High load-bearing when compared to plasterboard
Mould resistance
Cladco Fibre Cement Boards are available in 1.2m lengths and in a range of thicknesses from 6mm-18mm, depending on your project. Easy to work with, Backer Board material can be custom fit using a blade for scoring. We advise not using a saw that’s dry, which can cause dust to be emitted.
A flexible, rapid-set adhesive or counter-sunk screws, or tape (backer) when tiling can be used to install Boards.
Specifications:
Sizes: 1.2m x 0.8m
Thicknesses: 6mm, 9mm, 18mm & 12mm
Colour: Plain
Weight per 1.2m Board: 10kg (6mm), 14.80kg (9mm), 18.94kg (12mm), 28.40kg (18mm)
If you are needing to paint, prime, after using the Boards, we suggest professional advice before undergoing any construction or redecorating work.
What are the uses of Fibre Cement backer boards?
Fibre Cement backer boards are a multi-usage product that can be installed onto walls, under tiling, directly onto cement floors or as a replacement for floorboards, as ceiling boards, a fire surround for fireplaces.
How do you cut Fibre Cement backer boards?
When working with Fibre Cement Boards, it is important to wear Safety Gloves when cutting, moving, and handling the boards. *Please note that due to the fibre cement material, it is advised that when cutting Boards, a dust mask is worn. Remove any residue or dust with a dampened cloth to avoid particles from entering the air. 6mm and 9mm Boards: These thinner Boards can be cut to size using a scoring knife or blade and a straight edge. 12mm and 18mm Boards: We recommend cutting the thicker Fibre Cement backer boards on a bench using a circular saw that has been fixed with a vacuum extractor and filter. This will make for a clean, straight line whilst reducing the amount of dust in the surrounding air.
Are Fibre Cement backer boards Fireproof?
Fibre Cement backer boards are manufactured from a combination of cellulose fibres and cement mix, making them a non-combustible A1 fire-resistant material and ideal for use around fireplaces.
Are Fibre Cement backer boards water resistant?
Fibre Cement backer boards have excellent water-resistant properties, meaning that these Boards last much longer than ply or plaster alternatives. Fibre Cement Boards give a suitable, even surface for tiling onto and can be used for covering up damp-prone areas or uneven walls/floors.
Where can Fibre Cement backer boards be installed?
Fibre Cement backer boards are multi-use and can be installed in a variety of different ways, depending on the thickness. Please note, Boards of all sizes and thicknesses require a brick pattern/staggered installation if used for flooring installations so that the four corners don’t all adjoin at a single point.
6mm Boards: commonly used on concrete flooring installations, as the thinner Board will not raise floor levels and provide a squeak-free finish. Fix 6mm Fibre Cement Boards to the floor using a flexible adhesive or polymer-enriched, thin-set mortar and place them directly onto the concrete base below. Leave to set for at least 24 hours, before screwing into place. Apply a coating of thin-set mortar over mesh tape with a smooth putty knife to seal joints between Boards.
9mm & 12mm Boards: recommended for installations on walls, with the thickness depending on the end use. For stud walls, or walls with a high traffic area like a corridor, 12mm Fibre Cement Boards are recommended due to their higher strength and additional soundproofing properties. Using screws and washers at least 20mm from the edge of the Board you can fix 12mm Boards to stud walls. For solid walls, we recommend using 9mm Fibre Cement backer boards. They can be fixed in place using a flexible rapid-set adhesive. Once set, screws and washers can be used to secure the Boards to solid walls mechanically.
18mm Fibre Cement Boards are generally recommended for use on new build floors and underfloor heating systems, as the thicker Boards have improved sound and heat insulation, as well as improved strength. Fibre Cement Boards can be installed directly onto joists as floorboards and when compared with hardwood floorboards or other timber-based materials, 18mm Fibre Cement Boards are more robust with minimum risk of moving.
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National Delivery | Orders under £1,000 | Est. 5 working days* Roofing items 7-10 working days* |
£192.00 |
| Orders over £1,000 | Est. 5 working days* Roofing items 7-10 working days* |
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| Orders over £1,500 | Est. 5 working days* Roofing items 7-10 working days* |
FREE | ||
| Scotland Delivery | Est. 15 working days* Roofing items 7-10 working days* |
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Millboard Delivery | Orders under £2,000 | Est. 5 working days* | £192.00 |
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Parcelforce Standard | (Small Parcels) | 3-5 working days* | £8.50 |
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Sample Packs via Courier | 5 working days* | FREE | |
*Please allow for public holidays and weekends (non-delivery days)
Some of our products are available for collection from our warehouses in Okehampton (Devon) and Andover (Hampshire) - This option will show at checkout, when available.
Standard collection lead time is 3-5 working days, this may vary depending on the product. If you would like to collect your order after 2 hours, please choose this option at checkout.
Please note that collections are only available from Monday-Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 & Saturday, 08:00 - 12:30 (Note: this IS the cut off time for collections, despite our closing time of 13:00)
Please Note The Following Prior To Collection:
Vehicles we can and cannot load
Cladco Profiles will only load flatbed lorries and flatbed trailers for insurance purposes. If the appropriate vehicle is not available, two people would be required for a collection.
Cladco Profiles will NOT load any vehicles with roof racks, horse boxes, cattle lorries or fixed-sided trailers. Cladco Profiles has the right to refuse loading a vehicle for any reason.
Before arranging a collection, please read our Customer Collection Notice below.
Our Okehampton HQ and Warehouses (Devon)
Our Andover Warehouses (Hampshire)
Customer Collection Notice
For those customers wishing to collect materials, we ask you report to the office first in order to be seen by a member of the sales team. Your goods will then be picked and brought to your vehicle.
Please note that during busy periods you may experience a wait while our yard staff serve other customers or are loading/unloading other vehicles.
We respectfully draw your attention to the following points:
- It is the ultimately the responsibility of the customer to load his/her vehicle and to ensure the goods are safely/ securely strapped down.
- Our staff will be happy to assist you load your goods onto appropriate vehicles by way of fork lift trucks. Our staff will not handball any goods into enclose vehicles. The loading of the vehicle is carried out entirely at the customers own risk. We will not be held liable for any damage that may occur to your vehicle or goods collected from our premises during the transport of said goods.
- It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure both their vehicle and the goods are safe when they leave our premises.
- We can advise the approximate weight of materials prior to you arriving so that you can be sure your vehicle is capable of carrying the intended load. Please ensure that you bring appropriate ropes, straps or other securing materials as we are unable to provide you with any upon arrival.
- We strongly recommend you bring suitable protection materials to prevent your ropes/straps etc. be damaged by these edges. We recommend that you use good quality protective gloves when handling materials.
