Renovation contractors working with homeowners on kitchen or bathroom projects frequently hear concerns about the potential for water damage. Requests for waterproof shower enclosures have become common, even when the building code doesn't require waterproof shower enclosures. PermaBASE Building Products, LLC, an affiliate of National Gypsum Company, expanded its product line with PermaBASE WP® Waterproof Cement Boards to provide homeowners and contractors peace of mind and to simplify waterproof installations.
In this episode, Chris Whitmire, director of product marketing for National Gypsum, talks to Eddie Neel, market manager for PermaBASE, and Tony Fuller, director of technical and product development for PermaBASE, about the benefits of using PermaBASE WP.
About the PermaBASE® Cement Board product family and how PermaBASE WP is different from other PermaBASE Cement Board products
Why waterproofing is a preference, not a code requirement
How PermaBASE WP helps installers save on installation time and materials
How PermaBASE WP is constructed and tested for waterproofness and mold resistance
Read the blog article, "Why use waterproof cement board"
Watch the PermaBASE WP product video
Download PermaBASE WP installation instructions
Download the PermaBASE WP UL GREENGUARD Gold certificate of compliance
Download the PermaBASE WP brochure
Explore PermaBASE cement board products
Download the PermaBASE Construction Guide
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National Gypsum Company is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products manufactured by its affiliate companies and marketed under the Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® brands.
The National Gypsum name has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products and exceptional customer service since 1925.The information provided in this podcast is for general information purposes only. For specific building or design questions, please consult with the 1-800-NATIONAL® Construction Services team or your regional National Gypsum construction design manager. Always use products according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
