A 1/2-inch thick, 3 x 5 foot sheet weighs just 7-1/2 pounds, compared with 45 pounds for a similar size sheet of cement board. And second, since it’s foam, the board is super easy to cut with ...

Q: While remodeling my bathroom, I noticed the wallboard behind the tile was deteriorating. When I redo the shower area, is there a better, more durable type of wallboard to install under the tile ...

If you are concerned about handling the weight, USG makes a cement backer board impregnated with tiny foam balls to lower the weight. James Hardie and W.R. Bonsal also make cement backer boards.