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12.1 Schluter

-KERDI-BOARD

Property Method Value

Water vapor permeance ASTM E96

0.36 perms - 1/2" (12.5 mm)

Thermal resistance (R-value) ASTM C518

R 9.1 – 2" (50 mm)

R 2.2 – 1/2" (12.5 mm)

R 0.9 – 3/16" (5 mm)

Service temperature range -58

°F to 158°F (-50°C to 70°C)

Flame spread/smoke developed ASTM E84 Pass

Thermal barrier evaluation NFPA 286 Pass

2,3

suitable preparation of the abutting seams

and joint areas, the panel may be used for

bonded waterproofing assemblies.

KERDI-BOARD is suitable for: creating

tile substrates on masonry walls, wood

or metal framing, and other finished wall

surfaces; creating straight or curved

partition walls; creating straight or curved

bathtub and shower surrounds; concealing

pipes and columns; as well as creating

bathtub platforms, vanities, storage shelves,

countertops, and various other bathroom

structures.

The boards are simply cut to size with a

utility knife. The gridlines, which are printed

on the surface, are helpful for neat and

quick cuts and installation. KERDI-BOARD

can be fully adhered in wall areas or spot-

bonded with thin-set mortar. If necessary,

the material may be secured with additional

wall anchors. In the case of stud framing,

KERDI-BOARD is attached with screws

and washers from the matching hardware

system. Tiles can be installed directly over

KERDI-BOARD using the thin-set method.

L-shaped and U-shaped KERDI-BOARD

panels are available for creating pipe and

column coverings, and grooved panels

are available for creating curved elements.

Schluter

-Systems also offers profiles and

attachment hardware for wall connections

and finishing edges, as well as matching

wall anchors and screws.

Material Properties and

Areas of Application

KERDI-BOARD is made from extruded

polystyrene foam, with a cement-free

reinforcement layer laminated to both sides

and an anchoring fleece webbing. The

surface of the board has gridlines consisting

of 3/8" x 3/8" (10 x 10 mm) squares printed

on one side.

KERDI-BOARD is waterproof and vapor

retardant and can withstand all chemical

stresses that typically occur in conjunction

with ceramic tile coverings. KERDI-BOARD

may be used in bonded waterproofing

assemblies where required. KERDI-BOARD

is completely flat and will not warp, even

with one-sided exposure to temperature

and moisture fluctuations. It will not rot or

decay. KERDI-BOARD can be used in a

multitude of different application areas. In

special cases, the suitability of the material

must be verified based on the anticipated

chemical and mechanical stresses. The

information provided below is intended as

general guidelines.

Structures on which KERDI-BOARD is

to be installed must be stable and meet

any other project-specific requirements.

Select a suitable material thickness if using

KERDI-BOARD for the construction of

freestanding partition walls, shelving, or

similar structures, and use reinforcement

profiles as necessary. Arrange supports

made of KERDI-BOARD at regular intervals

consistent with conventional building

practices. Select the material thickness

and installation method depending on the

evenness of the substrate. KERDI-BOARD

can be spot-bonded to walls to correct

substrate variations or fully embedded in

thin-set mortar where walls are sufficiently

even and plumb.

Maintenance

Storage

KERDI-BOARD should be stored flat.

In case of outdoor storage, protect the

material from direct sunlight and weather

exposure.

Shower Drains

Conventional two-stage drains are

designed to connect to shower pan liners

below the mortar bed and do not allow a

secure, watertight connection to bonded

waterproof membranes at the top of the

drain assembly. KERDI-DRAIN and KERDI-

LINE are designed specifically to ensure a

simple and secure connection to bonded

waterproof membranes, such as KERDI, at

the top of the assembly rather than below

it, thereby reducing the risk of leakage,

efflorescence, and mold growth.

Application and Function

8.2 Schluter

-KERDI-DRAIN is a floor

drain specifically designed to allow

connections to KERDI or other load-

bearing, bonded waterproof membranes.

The membrane is adhered to the large

integrated bonding flange to form a

waterproof connection at the top of the drain

assembly. KERDI-DRAIN consists of a drain

casing and fully adjustable grate assembly

or covering support to which tile is applied.

The grate assembly accommodates a

wide range of tile thicknesses and allows

lateral and tilt adjustment as well. The

covering support is placed flush with the

top of the bonding flange and can therefore

accommodate any thickness tile covering.

The standard KERDI-DRAIN is attached

directly to the waste line. The drain casing

is available in ABS, PVC, or stainless

steel. The plastic drain casings feature a

fleece-covered bonding flange. They are

available with standard 2" (50 mm) and 3"

(75 mm) outlets and attached to the pipe

using an appropriate solvent cement. The

stainless steel drain casings are available

with standard 2" (50 mm) or 3" (75 mm)

no-hub outlets or 2" (50 mm) threaded

outlet. The no-hub outlets are attached to

the pipe using an appropriate mechanical

(e.g., flexible or no-hub) coupling. The

threaded outlets are attached to the pipe

using thread sealing compound or tape.

The simple connection to standard drain

SHOWER SYSTEM

8.2 Schluter

-KERDI-DRAIN

8.7 Schluter

-KERDI-LINE

Using the desiccant method at 100°F (38°C) and 90% RH

Per International Building Code Requirements

Porcelain tile used as thermal barrier over 1/2" (12.5 mm) -thick KERDI-BOARD on wood framing