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if gypsum board (sheet rock) is so prone to mold, why do we use it?
Posted on 8/20/16 at 7:58 pm
Posted on 8/20/16 at 7:58 pm
Instead of just doing like a Luan, beaded board, or ship lap in homes?
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Posted on 8/20/16 at 7:58 pm to gsvar2004
"dry" wall?
Posted on 8/20/16 at 7:59 pm to gsvar2004
It's cheap.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 7:59 pm to gsvar2004
uh costs
Posted on 8/20/16 at 7:59 pm to gsvar2004
that's a damn good question
I asked myself that question several times today as I pulled it off walls
If I ever build a house there won't be an inch of it on my walls
I asked myself that question several times today as I pulled it off walls
If I ever build a house there won't be an inch of it on my walls
Posted on 8/20/16 at 8:00 pm to CptBengal
It's that much cheaper?
Posted on 8/20/16 at 8:01 pm to cgrand
What are you gonna use? Wood panels? The 70's say hello.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 8:01 pm to RealityTiger
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The 70's say hello.
there was drywall behind that
Posted on 8/20/16 at 8:02 pm to gsvar2004
It's relatively an inexpensive wall covering that is easy to install, paint, and repair.
They now make paperless drywall products that are mold resistant.
They now make paperless drywall products that are mold resistant.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 8:03 pm to gsvar2004
One of the resons it is used is because it is fire resistant
Posted on 8/20/16 at 8:04 pm to cgrand
quote:
that's a damn good question
I asked myself that question several times today as I pulled it off walls
If I ever build a house there won't be an inch of it on my walls
Jesus folks. We're all beyond upset about this flood, but please stop looking like idiots. Nothing like using a 100+ year flood to justify your rationale.
It's the cheapest, easiest to install, and once installed it's the best looking option. Because it molds once flooded doesn't make it a bad option. That's like asking why we don't all drive submarine-capable cars because your whip flooded.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 8:04 pm to cgrand
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If I ever build a house there won't be an inch of it on my walls
We VRBO'd this place near Flagstaff not long ago. I could live in it, if built in the right location. Everything is wood. Floors, walls, and ceiling.
This post was edited on 8/20/16 at 8:05 pm
Posted on 8/20/16 at 8:14 pm to gsvar2004
Wait, you don't think wood is prone to mold? 
Posted on 8/20/16 at 8:14 pm to meeple
That wood looks great.
It will also have to be removed and replaced at a cost 3-4 times more than painted gypsum board after being submerged in water for days during a flood.
It will also have to be removed and replaced at a cost 3-4 times more than painted gypsum board after being submerged in water for days during a flood.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 8:17 pm to meeple
Wouldn't all that wood warp and be ruined by a flood too?
This post was edited on 8/20/16 at 8:18 pm
Posted on 8/20/16 at 8:18 pm to FootballNostradamus
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Jesus folks. We're all beyond upset about this flood, but please stop looking like idiots. Nothing like using a 100+ year flood to justify your rationale. It's the cheapest, easiest to install, and once installed it's the best looking option. Because it molds once flooded doesn't make it a bad option. That's like asking why we don't all drive submarine-capable cars because your whip flooded.
Preach.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 8:18 pm to 4LSU2
Not to mention will cost 3-4 times more in material to build and adds very minimal value to the house.
Looks great though! Don't get me wrong. And yes, wood will mold in flood waters.
Looks great though! Don't get me wrong. And yes, wood will mold in flood waters.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 8:19 pm to Peazey
I'm a fan of rust resistant metal only buildings. I win.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 8:21 pm to gsvar2004
People aren't going to use different materials for their walls, but I bet that the stained concrete guys are about to get filthy rich.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 8:21 pm to Peazey
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Wouldn't all that wood warp and be ruined by a flood too?
Which is why I stated that
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I could live in it, if built in the right location.
There is no way that I would consider building this in a residential area of South Louisiana, which are most of the areas that are prone to flooding.
This post was edited on 8/20/16 at 8:22 pm
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