Johns Manville Introduces GoBoard® LT Tile Backer Board in Canada
October 4, 2018
DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Johns Manville (JM), a Berkshire Hathaway company and leading building
products manufacturer, announced today the launch of JM GoBoard®
LT in Canada, increasing JM’s complete product offering. The premium
tile backer board is extremely durable and is up to 85 percent lighter
than traditional cement boards. GoBoard® LT offers built-in
waterproofing, simplifying the installation process for Canadian
customers.
JM GoBoard® LT offers a variety of performance benefits,
aimed at reducing installation time and eliminating extra steps for
installers. It is currently available in two thicknesses to provide
superior performance and meet the needs of a variety of projects. GoBoard®
LT ¼” is ideal for floors and countertop applications, while the ½”
board is best-suited for walls, showers and ceilings.
Additional product performance advantages include:
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Quicker Installation: JM GoBoard® LT can be
quickly cut right where it’s installed with a basic utility knife; and
when installed with GoBoard® Sealant, installers can apply
tiles the same day and grout the next in a typical shower installation. -
Ultra-Lightweight: JM GoBoard® LT is much lighter
than traditional cement board, decreasing the time it takes to move
the product to and around project sites. -
Smart Engineering: JM GoBoard® LT is
manufactured for durability to ensure consistent product quality,
meaning JM GoBoard® LT won’t crumble or disintegrate during
installation and will withstand superior performance long after
installation. -
Built-in Waterproofing: Advanced technology ensures JM GoBoard®
LT is waterproof built-in, which means installers only need to seal
board joints and fastener locations for waterproofed tile assembly.
“We’re continually looking for opportunities to increase our product
offering to meet the needs of our Canadian customers, and the
introduction of JM GoBoard® LT is a perfect example of that,”
said Gino Allegro, regional business manager, Canada at Johns Manville.
“With this launch, Canadian customers can now utilize a more durable,
lightweight tile backer board from Johns Manville that meets their
specific requirements and goals, while enabling us to grow our footprint
in North America.”
JM GoBoard® LT is available to customers in Canada
immediately. To learn more, visit www.JM.com/Canada/GoBoardLT
or talk to a JM Building Insulation representative.
About Johns Manville
Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B), is a
leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality products for
building insulation, mechanical insulation, commercial roofing and roof
insulation, as well as fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial
and residential applications. JM serves markets that include aerospace,
automotive and transportation, air handling, appliance, HVAC, pipe and
equipment, filtration, waterproofing, building, flooring, interiors and
wind energy. In business since 1858, the Denver-based company has annual
sales over $3 billion and holds leadership positions in all of the key
markets that it serves. Johns Manville employs 7,600 people and operates
43 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and China.
Additional information can be found at www.jm.com.
Contacts
Linhart PR for Johns Manville
Ashley Campbell, 303-951-2568
acampbell@linhartpr.com