Cement Board

What is cement board and which type should you choose?

Cement board is a prefabricated building sheet with cement as its main binder. There are two groups: fiber cement board, made with silica sand and cellulose fiber (Smart Board, SHERA, TPI), and cement bonded particle board, made with wood particles and cement (VIVA Board). Both resist water, termites and fire, so they replace timber and gypsum wherever moisture, sun or rain is a problem.

Types and applications

• By use: cement board ceilings 3.2-6 mm, fiber cement walls 6-12 mm and cement board flooring 15-25 mm.
• By finish: flat sheets for jointed, painted work, grooved boards and wood-grain cement board for decorative work, and vented soffit boards for eaves.
• By brand: Smart Board, SHERA Board, VIVA Board and TPI Board, plus DURA One, Diamond, Olarn and Hahuang.

Benefits of cement board

• Water and moisture resistant; it won't swell or crumble like plywood or gypsum, so it works in bathrooms, eaves and exterior walls.
• Termite and borer proof, non-combustible, and most fiber cement boards are made to TIS 1427.
• Lighter than masonry and quick to fix to steel or timber framing, ideal for extensions and renovations.

Why buy cement board at OneStockHome

OneStockHome carries cement board from more than 10 brands on one page, filterable by use, thickness and brand, with delivery anywhere in Thailand. Add cement board accessories such as Smart Board screws, joint compound and framing to the same order.