re: if gypsum board (sheet rock) is so prone to mold, why do we use it?

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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

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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.