Wall protector construction: Hardiebacker or Durarock?

[plenzlerjm]

What's better for building wall protectors? One guy told me Durarock and tile, and another said Hardiebacker is better. Thoughts?

 

[rwhite]

Here's a link with r-values:

(broken link removed to http://chimneysweeponline.com/horvalue.htm)

So better in terms of what? Durrock has a higher r-value. But I think hardiboard is easier to work with in terms of laying tile. As long as you meet the required r-values and clearances either will be fine.

 

[plenzlerjm]

Here's a link with r-values:

(broken link removed to http://chimneysweeponline.com/horvalue.htm)

So better in terms of what? Durrock has a higher r-value. But I think hardiboard is easier to work with in terms of laying tile. As long as you meet the required r-values and clearances either will be fine.

Makes sense. Thanks for the advice. Cool, I just found a supplier of 1/2" brick veneer to go on the Durock!