explination on backerboards

[quackfly]

hey fellas, was just wondering if i could get some general advice on backerboard, where and when is it used and how is it fixed etc.. Also are certain brands /types better than others? cheers

[Alan.P]

where and when is it used

Lots of area's and for different reasons, can be used in bathrooms / shower cubicles / wet-rooms, wall and floor for water resistance and for leveling, depending on make and type.

how is it fixed etc..

Depending on application and substrate, can be fixed to stud work or dot and dabbed with a secondary mechanical fixing for extra strength.

Also are certain brands /types better than others? cheers

Different brands and types will have different uses so one will be better than another depending on use.