This article first appeared in the 200102
issue of BD+C.
Fire-rated panel of fiber-cement mixture is impact-resistant, making it ideal for schools, hotels, hospitals and other high-traffic locations. The single-layered panel comes in a 5/8-in. thickness in 10-ft.-sq. or 4-ft.-by-9-ft. sizes, with tapered edges and a smooth sanded surface for typical finish applications. The product can be hand-cut and finished with drywall tools and standard trims and beads.
James Hardie Building Products.
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