Backerboard

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000372",
  "term": "Backerboard",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A thin, rigid sheet material installed as an underlayment over a subfloor or wall studs before applying finish materials like tile or stone. It provides a stable, flat, and water-resistant surface, preventing movement and cracking in the final surface. Cement board and fiber cement board are common types, offering dimensional stability and resistance to moisture.",
  "subject": "Woodworking",
  "see_also": [
    "backboard"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Backer board (Wikipedia)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Unterlagebrett",
    "es": "tablero de respaldo",
    "fr": "panneau de support"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/backerboard/"
}