
Green board: When and where? - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Jan 20, 2019 · I have also spent time ripping out failed green board during remodels. The worst mis-use of the material was a sad bathroom with tile applied directly to greenboard with a latex based …
Drywall: Traditional, Greenboard, DensArmor Plus, Aqua Tough ...
Nov 5, 2018 · We had been thinking of spending just a little more and doing greenboard throughout to do a step above drywall as they claim but then realized I really don’t know if greenboard, DensArmor, …
What type of board in bathrooms - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Sep 21, 2010 · I am building a new home and have a question about wall and ceiling board in bathrooms. My confusion is over where to install normal drywall, where to install greenboard or …
Densarmor vs greenboard level of risk - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Jul 11, 2021 · Greenboard is 15 bucks a sheet at box store, they have a drywall supplier that has densarmor plus for 28 a sheet, it’s about a 35min drive. So I guess my question is, should I spend …
Backerboards – Winners against Water - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Dec 24, 2010 · Green Communities Backerboards – Winners against Water There are a lot of options for sheathing tub and bath surrounds. Which ones stand up and out in terms of durability and …
Densarmor Gypsum Board for Basements - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Jan 8, 2021 · A contractor recommended using Dens Armor interior gypsum wallboard instead of the USG mold-resistant green board. Has anyone used this before and are there any concerns with …
Poly Vapor Retarder on Interior Walls - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Sep 19, 2021 · Hello, I am doing a full rehab of a second floor bath when i demoed the drywall on the interior of the bathroom i found plastic sheeting on the interior […]
Another Look at Fiberboard Sheathing - GreenBuildingAdvisor
May 30, 2022 · While an older building product, fiberboard sheathing is still manufactured today and has some merits, particularly its low cost.
Schluter Kerdi on regular drywall - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Jun 30, 2018 · I'm going to use the Schluter Kerdi system for my shower, mainly because it's less work and seems more fool proof than the traditional mortar bed. Prior to this, I always considered …
Waterproofing a shower ceiling with closed cell spray foam insulation ...
Feb 25, 2020 · This means I need to install Kerdi on the sloped ceiling too. So the shower ceiling layers from inside to out will be: tile, Kerdi membrane, thinset, greenboard, closed cell spray foam …