New PermaBase CI Insulated Cement Board™, a composite cement board that combines the strength and benefits of PermaBase with rigid insulation to create an ideal substrate for exterior finishes, was introduced Tuesday at The International Surface Event (TISE) at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas according to PermaBase Cement Board.
A National Gypsum brand, PermaBase CI meets or exceeds energy code requirements in all seven climate zones across the country with an R-Value of R-10. For use in residential, multi-family and low-rise commercial applications, PermaBase CI is lighter weight than using separate cement board and insulation products.
With an R-Value of R-10, new PermaBase CI Insulated Cement Board™ meets or exceeds energy code requirements in all seven climate zones across the country.
“Using PermaBase CI Insulated Cement Board™ as a substrate for exterior finishes can reduce total installed costs by 20 to 25 percent,” said Tony Fuller, product manager for PermaBase at National Gypsum. “Given the construction industry’s evolving energy code requirements, this is good news for builders, general contractors, specifiers, design-build professionals and architects.”
According to PermaBase Cement Board PermaBase CI Insulated Cement Board™ as a substrate for exterior finishes includes these benefits:
Faster Installation
Expedites construction schedules by saving time and labor over installing separate insulation and cement board solutions
Performance | Convenience | Lighter Weight
Made with PermaBase Cement Board and high-density polyiso insulation, PermaBase CI provides durability and highly efficient insulation in one lighter-weight, convenient package
Laminated with an R-10 Insulation
With an insulative value of R-10, PermaBase CI meets or exceeds energy code requirements across the country
NFPA 285 Approvals for Adhered Veneer Finishes
Approved for adhered veneer finishes such as manufactured and natural stone, thin brick and tile, as well as direct applied coatings of synthetic stucco
GREENGUARD GOLD certified
For low chemical emissions
Mold Resistant
Per UL 2824 as validated by UL Environment
PermaBase CI Insulated Cement Board™ is being showcased at TISE Jan. 22 – 25, along with other PermaBase products, at National Gypsum’s Booth #5317. TISE is comprised of three world-class trade shows: SURFACES, StonExpo/Marmomac and TileExpo.
For technical questions on PermaBase CI Insulated Cement Board™, call 1-800-NATIONAL (628-4662) or email techservice@nationalgypsum.com. Learn more at permabase.com/permabaseCI.
