Use and Care Manual

CB626/rev. 8-15
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BRAND
SHOWER SYSTEM
LEADING
COMPETITOR
BENEFIT
DRAIN AND GRATE ASSEMBLIES
Nonwoven fl eece
on top and bottom of
bonding fl ange
Fleece only on
top of fl ange
Fleece on the bottom provides
the necessary bonding surface for
the mortar that supports the drain
assembly.
Square bonding fl ange Round bonding
fl ange
Greater horizontal adjustment for
4" and 5" drain grate assemblies
versus competitors’ 4" grate.
Competitors’ 6" grates have no
horizontal adjustment.
Bush
ing design No bushing
design
Allows same drain body to be used
for ABS or PVC waste lines and allows
solvent-weld and no-hub connections
to 2" and 3" waste lines.
Construction cover No construction
cover
Protects bonding fl ange during and
after the installation and prevents
debris from clogging the waste line
during installation.
More than 50 Designer
and Pro Series grates
Less than 10 grate
options
Added freedom to bring your vision
and creativity to life.
SHOWER TRAY
2% slope 2° slope More comfortable surface to stand on
when showering and accepts a wide
variety of tile shapes and sizes.
1" thickness at perimeter 1 ½" thickness at
perimeter
Easier barrier-free installation.
3-pound density 2.7-pound density Superior support for tile covering and
5" shower curb 6" shower curb Easier shower entry and exit, and
more aesthetically pleasing.
Durable ABS plastic
shower tray disk
None Solid support under the drain.
WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE
12-mil thick 20-mil thick Easier to handle with less buildup,
while still stronger and more resistant
to tearing.
<0.075 perm rating per
ASTM E96, Procedure E
0.90 perm rating
per ASTM E96,
Procedure E
Exceeds TCNA guidelines of 0.5
perms or less for continuous-use
steam showers.
BENCHES
3-pound den
sity EPS 2.75-pound
density EPS
Added strength for confi dence from
the inside out.
Solid throughout Hollow Can be cut to virtually any size or
shape to accommodate unique
applications or job site conditions.
NICHES
ABS plastic with
co-molded nonwoven
fl eece on fl anges and
interior surfaces
Foam Outstanding strength for greater
peace of mind. Superior thin-set
mortar bond.
FOAM BOARD
Rugged thermoplastic
facer and backing com-
bined with an extruded
foam core to achieve
perm rating <0.1 per
ASTM E96, Procedure E
Perm rating 0.36 Lightweight, waterproof and vapor-
retardant tile ba
ckerboard that
fastens without washers.