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Installing Mildew and Mold Resistant Drywall VideoBob is joined by Thad Goodman of Georgia-Pacific as their DensArmor Plus fiberglass-faced drywall is installed in a Mashpee, Massachusetts home. This gypsum-based drywall is just like traditional drywall, but is encased in tightly woven glass mats instead of paper. Removing the paper eliminates the host for mositure, mold, and mildew. If it does get wet, the fiberglass-faced drywall dries without delaminating so there are no replacement or repair costs down the line. Skipper Craft, of E. Miller & Sons Drywall, tells Bob that installation is the same for this product and traditional drywall. It is a bit heavierthan paper-faced drywall, but cuts and installs the same way. The drywall is taped with a self-adhering nylon tape on all the seams and with paper tape in the corners for a stronger finish. Drywall compound is applied to the seams before they prime the walls. This drywall will take a veneer plaster coat or paint directly on the surface. Using fiberglass-faced drywall will add about one dollar per square foot to the initial cost of the home, but will save money over time since it will not absorb moisture, delaminate, or need replacing over time.
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