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  1. 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 …

  2. Drywall: Traditional, Greenboard, DensArmor Plus, Aqua Tough ...

    Nov 5, 2018 · Greenboard has only one face that is mold resistant, it’s not the entire sheet that is different from regular drywall. I use green board in skylight wells as a little extra protection against …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. Exterior wall behind tub/shower pan - GreenBuildingAdvisor

    Mar 6, 2025 · Seeing as you are in climate zone 3 or 4, building code will allow you to use a class II vapor retarder on exterior walls. These membranes can be installed in a way to be an effective air …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. Steel framing for a shower partition wall – can I leave a hole in the ...

    Dec 2, 2021 · You indicated that you would be anchoring the studs to the stone/plaster wall anyway, so by the time you add your choice of cement board or greenboard all the framing elements will be tied …

  9. Alternatives to Zip System Sheathing - GreenBuildingAdvisor

    Mar 29, 2023 · As prices rise for OSB-based sheathing panels like Zip System, builders look for alternative panels with structural and WRB components.

  10. 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 […]