So what's to say that you're not just "a link telling me what I DON'T want to hear"? As you say, any information on the internet is potentially doubtful. Even this forum.
But anyways, now you're changing the subject.
I NEVER said that cement board was not superior to greenboard or regular drywall.
My point is that cement board too will fail under moisture eventually, and that fiberock or greenboard should be sufficient for MOST home shower applications.
The original poster was mentioning that their contractor placed tiles directly on top of the drywall. I am saying there's nothing wrong with this, as long as you have water resistant material.
And yes, according to your methods, the STUDS will be waterproofed, but how does this help the backer board?
The BACKERBOARD , and not the tarpaper, is directly underneath the tile.
I don't see how waterproofing the studs will help stop moisture from getting into the backerboard.
It's not a difficult concept to understand.
The moisture, as you say, penetrates the sealer, the tiles, the adhesive, and the grout, and can get to the backerboard, whatever material it may be.
I can find enough information to prove that fiberock, or even water resistant drywall, can withstand normal shower use, although you probably wouldn't believe me anyways. I honestly don't believe that 99% of the staff at both local building stores I went to would recommend the wrong product, and that the manufacturer would lie and put a 20 year warranty on their product if it was going to fail in 3 years.
That is, Mr. Piffin, unless you prefer saunas or use a pressure washer when you shower... |
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