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Should I allow hardy backer to be used that’s been outside in therain

3 years ago

My contractor left the hardy backer that is supposed to go under my kitchen tile outside and it was raining when I woke up this morning. Should I allow them to use it, or have them get new, DRY, hardy backer?

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chispa
3 years ago
I think my answer would depend on if you just got a normal rain shower or if hurricane Eta went over your house and dumped several inches! One is going to be damp and the other one soaked.
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ProSource Memphis
3 years ago
Even if it’s soaked, it will dry out and be just fine.

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