DUROCK®

CEMENT BOARD
Exterior Drywall Solutions
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INTRODUCTION
Durock® Cement Boards form an exterior drywall system that is a superior solution to traditional
construction methods like brick walls or autoclaved-aeriated concrete (AAC) blocks. Being lightweight
and versatile, the extremely durable Durock® exterior drywall allows for faster construction speed of
residential or commercial buildings.

This proprietary exterior wall system combines the use of a specially designed steel framing structure*
with high quality Durock® cement boards on the exterior side and plasterboard on the internal side.

*Refer to Knauf Exterior Metal Framing System.

FEATURES
High Strength Water Durable
High flexural strength helps to resist cracking. High Resistant to humidity and moisture. Will not swell,
durable
indentation strength to resist impact damage. soften, decay, delaminate, or disintegrate in water.

Fast and Easy Installation Mould-Resistant and Mildew-Resistant

Easy to cut and fasten. Dry panel application eliminates Resistant to mould and mildew. Scores a 10 out of 10
resistant
cement mixing and drying time. as per ASTM D3270 standard for resistance to mould
growth.

Dimensional Stability Lightweight

Low thermal and hydrometric movement help to resist Board weight is 13.25kg/m2.
cracking.

Versatility Dual Surface

Unlimited designs with numerous finishing options to Rough surface enhances bonding. Reduces tile slip
suit architect’s imagination. with mortar application.

BENEFITS

Versatility on exterior wall Up to 10 times lighter for Up to 6 times faster in Up to 10 times low U-value
design and finishing exterior wall structure exterior wall construction (better thermal insulation
performance)

Much lower maintenance Proven exterior drywall Flexible system performance

cost from wall crack and solution over 20 years design (fire, acoustic and
water penetration issues (durability) thermal)
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DUROCK® EXTERIOR DRYWALL VS

CONVENTIONAL SYSTEM
Durock® Exterior Drywall Conventional System (Brick Wall)

Material Source Knauf Diffrent sources (different qualities)

Construction Dry construction Wet constructions

Techniques

Design Bending radius of 1.83metres (6’). Curves can be achieved manually. Work quality
Flexibility highly depends on labour’s skill.

Speed Building envelope work can be started as soon Speed interior work can only begin when the wet
as upper floor slab structure is done. This leads to construction is over.
faster completion of work resulting in early rental
income or revenue generation.

Energy Saving Durock® Exterior Drywall system configuration with High heat transmission factor in conventional brick
air gap and insulation lowers energy cost and wall leading to excessive energy bills.
carbon footprint.

Slim Wall Flexible wall thickness. More interior space. Wall thickness fixed by brick size. Less interior
space.

Weight Durock® wall is approximately 30 to 40kg/m2. Approximately 300 - 350kg/m2.

Acoustic System EW.2C (~150mm thick) can be engineered 152mm thick hollow block wall (1522kg/m3) can
to achieve STC 52 with insulation. Ideal for offer an STC rating of 43*.
residential, hospitals, hospitality, education centres,
or buildings facing noisy traffic.

Fire Resistance Durock® Exterior Drywall systems can be No certified data.

engineered to achieve up to 2-hr fire rating
performance according to BS 476: Part 22 and
ASTM E119.

Selsmic Ideal for earthquake prone zones and high-rise Due to heavy weight and no mechanical fixing, it
Resistance buildings due to low dead weight. Ductile system can’t take large deformation, which can lead to
can take large deformations with less potential for early failure.
damage in case of failure.

Refurbishment Face lifting, change in elevation of existing Additional reinforced concrete is required to
structures can be done without any major structural undergo change in elevation, etc.
changes. Can add extra floors. Acoustic and fire
performances of existing building envelopes easily
enhanced.

References:
*National Concrete Masonry Association: TEK 13-1C, Sound Transmission Class Ratings for Concrete Masonry Walls, 2012.

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DUROCK® CEMENT BOARD

SPECIFICATIONS
•A  ggregated Portland cement board with polymer-coated scrim
mesh embedded in back and front surfaces.
• E nds are square cut and edges are reinforced and finished smooth.
• T he long edges of panels are tapered, allowing joints to be
reinforced and concealed with Durock® joint treatment system.
• R ough exterior face to facilitate adhesion of the Baseflex
Compound.
• E asier to lift, carry, and install.
•M  oisture-resistant and mould-resistant.
• It will not suffer damage due to deterioration, warping,
delamination, or disintegration when exposed to direct water
contact for a long period of time.

Data Standard

Flexural Strength ≥52.7kg/cm2 (750psi) ASTM C-947-03

Water Absorption (24 hours) ≥30% of its weight ASTM C-1185-08

Nail Pull Resistance ≥555N (≥125lbf) ASTM C-473-07

Non-combustibility Non-combustible ASTM E-136-04, BS 476-4

Flame Spread Index Class A / Index 0 ASTM E-84-05, BS 476-6

Smoke Developed Index Class A / Index 0 ASTM E-84-05, BS 476-7

Thermal (R) 0.05K.m2/W ASTM C518

Freeze/Thaw Resistance 100 ASTM C-666-03

(number of cycles with no
deterioration)

Heat-Rain Performance Pass (no visible cracks, delamination, BS EN 12467: 2012

(after 50 heat-rain cycles) warping, and bowing)

Mould Resistance 10/10 ASTM D3273

Min. Bending Radius 1.83metres (6’)

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DUROCK® CEMENT BOARD USES

Durock® can be used in the construction of:
• Exterior Walls • Bathrooms
• Facades • Showers
• Exterior Ceilings • Kitchens
• Sporting Facilities • Laundries
• Education Centres • Swimming Pools
• Chalets or Villas (interior ceiling)
• Pre-engineered Buildings • Saunas
(PEB)
• Prefabricated Prefinished
Volumetric Construction (PPVC)

TYPE OF EXTERIOR APPLICATION

The construction of exterior walls with Knauf’s proprietary exterior framing systems can be done up to 6 times faster than traditional methods.

Durock® Cement Board is a non-combustible panel ideal for use as a substrate for brick veneer, properly detailed Exterior Insulation Finish
System (EIFS) and Direct-applied Exterior Finish System (DEFS), clapboard siding, panel siding, shingle siding, shake siding, and conventional
stucco.
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DUROCK® EXTERIOR PARTITION

COMPONENTS
Durock® Cement Board
Durock® Cement Board is an aggregated Portland cement board with polymer-coated scrim mesh on
front, back faces, and edges.
Dimension: 12.7mm x 1220mm x 2440mm (12.7mm x 1200mm x 2400mm available upon request)
Weight: Approximately 13.25kg/m2
Packaging: 30 pcs/pallet

Durock® Joint Tape

Durock® Joint Tape is made of polymerised fibreglass mesh. It embeds into Baseflex for joint treatment.
45m length x 100mm width per roll

Durock® Baseflex®
Durock® Baseflex® is the recommended compound for joint treatment and can be used as a base coat for
the entire surface before applying final exterior paint. It is also recomended as an adhesive for ceramic
tiles.
Packaging: 22.7kg per bag
Coverage: For a layer of maximum 2 to 3mm thickness, 5 to 6m2 per bag. For the tile (adhesive
application using 1/4” adhesive spreader), 4m2 per bag.

Tyvek® Weather Barrier

It is a weather-resistant barrier for Durock® Exterior Drywall System.
1.53m wide and 61m long per roll

Knauf Exterior Metal Framing System

Exterior metal framing system that is specially engineered according to international standards such as
BS EN 1993-1-3, BS 5950-5, and AISI S100.
Depth: Well Studs 92mm, 125mm
Two Thickness: 0.90mm & 1.15mm

Tek Screw
Tek Screw is ½” long, ½” pan head self-drilling Tek Screw. The point is shaped like a drill tip and it has
a galvanised finish.
Packaging: 10,000 pcs/box

Durock® Screw
Durock® Screws in 32mm and 41mm with corrosion-resistant Ruspert coating for securing Durock®
Cement Board panels to metal framing of 0.9mm to 2mm.
Packaging: 5,000 pcs/box

PVC Beads
PVC Beads for Durock® Exterior Drywall System resist cement alkalinity conditions, weather, UV rays,
and the various factors that external systems are exposed to. They come in lengths of 3.05m and are
fixed to the system with screws that are hidden during the joint treatment process.
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REFERENCE JOBSITES WITH DUROCK®

EXTERIOR DRYWALL SYSTEM

Plaza Universidad, Mexico. 2004 City Express Plus Hotel, Monterrey Mexico. Residential Condo at Science Park,
2014 Monterrey Mexico. 2004

Tata Promont (Tata Housing), Bangalore, India. 2016 Jet Airways Godrej BKC, Mumbai, India. 2015

CCK Endau Kindergarten, Malaysia. 2017 Marina Bay Sands Hotel and Resort, Singapore. 2004
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