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   Tripp_Huey | May 25, 1999 06:20am | #1

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   Dens Shield is slightly different (hopefully better) than regular or MR sheetrock. The gyp core is treated and wrapped with fiberglass mats that allow it to hold up. I personally prefer hardie backer for both floors and walls. With tha proper tools and dust mask the cement boards are easy to cut as well. Fiberglass drives me crazy. Tripp

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   Guest_ | May 25, 1999 06:20am | #2

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   OK guys...just got home about an hour ago, yes, I know its Sunday....not my favorite work day either but sometimes you have to do it. Installed just shy of 700sf of Dens. on floors as per my GC's specs. I answered my question on which side is up by reading the "tile grey side" on sheet. Installed it with thinset and backerboard screws. Cuts nice. Breaks easy. Is a bit lighter than Durock. Nice and itchy like you said. And goes down fast...I was working solo. I just kept thinking...why do I feel like Im putting sheetrock on the floor. And what happens in the bathroom when water finally makes it through a grout joint and thinset to the board right where a screw head is. Last time I checked gypsum didnt hold up well in water. Right now Id have to say if it was up to me to spec the substrate Id go with Durock or an old fashioned float if the floor wasnt too huge. Id probably use Dens on walls. No experience with Hardi so I cant say. Well, time to bath the kids and then crack a cold one...have a great week everyone.

   Dave