I've seen a few builds where cement board was used to line the interior of the smokehouse. Is cement board considered a safe material for smoking at higher temperatures ..... like 250 or even 300?
I agree...I don't see why not, people have been cooking on cinder block, and brick grills and pits for many, many moons.
Me either .I would not use it inside a smoker or BBQ etc unless you are covering it completely with another material.
On top of all the other " no " reasons , it stinks .
I'm sure there's some type of release agent used when they pour it . Has to be . That's what it reminds me of . Sickening is a good way to put it .sweet in a sickening way. lol
, I turn around and go the other way . Lol
Large chunks of hamburger
I think some of the cement boards contain silica and that can be and is bad to breath. Use caution when cutting avoiding the dust. If it’s solid and not friable i think it’s ok. Cover it with metal or tile or ? What ever you consider buying research the product and ingredients to see if they will gas off and what temp that occurs.
In the end you have to decide which is best for you and yours.
Would it be safe if you put a skim coat on it? I'm not a contractor by any means but I play one at my house.
Chris
I've often thought about that . That is it's intended use , as a backer . I would think proper prep ( mesh tape all joints ) and base coat , fill and a finish to a finished thickness of 1/2 " would work .Would it be safe if you put a skim coat on it? I'm not a contractor by any means but I play one at my house.
Thanks. Did you seal the edges after it was cut? This is from the Hardie backer board data sheet: BASIC COMPOSITION 90% Portland cement and sand; 10% cellulose fiber and selected additives. HardieBacker cement board does not contain asbestos, gypsum, glass fiber, or added formaldehyde.The MSDS sheet for cement board states that it is made with non hazardous materials. As mentioned, the only hazard would be breathing the dust during cutting and fabrication of your smokehouse. Where a cartridge respirator and build away.....I did, and I'm happy with my smokehouse. Very even heat top to bottom.
You're referring to a MSDS sheet for INTENDED USE .The MSDS sheet for cement board states that it is made with non hazardous materials. As mentioned, the only hazard would be breathing the dust during cutting and fabrication of your smokehouse. Where a cartridge respirator and build away.....I did, and I'm happy with my smokehouse. Very even heat top to bottom.
That's the equivalent to " uncured " sausage and bacon .cellulose fiber and selected additives. HardieBacker cement board does not contain asbestos, gypsum, glass fiber, or added formaldehyde.
Hardibacker works just fine Chop.You're referring to a MSDS sheet for INTENDED USE .
That's the equivalent to " uncured " sausage and bacon .
Like said above , make your own choice .
Yeah, I'm still undecided. Might just run with wood and take my chances with the fire risk vs the food contaminants. But, that said, it's probably safer than eating Cheerios....and a lot of other processed foods!You're referring to a MSDS sheet for INTENDED USE .
That's the equivalent to " uncured " sausage and bacon .
Like said above , make your own choice .