2007-08-23 07:39:34 · 6 answers · asked by John71 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Yes and no.
When drywall is super wet like in a flood, it will get mold and have to be taken down along with your insulation behind it.
If your wiping the walls down with soap and water it will not get mold.
2007-08-23 07:45:06 · answer #1 · answered by steve 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should the wall board become saturated-such as with leaky pipes or bad roof, there's a good chance of mildew with this mold resistant "rock". However, it is very durable and indeed resistant to mildew and most mold caused by high moisture levels in the air whether that be humidty or steam from a shower, etc. Homeowners are building (remodels) with quite a bit of it due to the high humidty in our area. I would think that it would be worth a little xtra. esp. if you suffer from mold induced allergies...
2007-08-23 15:24:43 · answer #2 · answered by Red Raider 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The interior water resistant board is usually green. Also called "green board". Thats the one. There is no mud that is supposed to replace the need for taping. We use this product (called "hot mud") but still tape the joints. the tape acts as reinforcement. i can see you guys hanging your own board but you might wanna get an experienced person in there for the taping (all the coating of plaster for the joints). if not.... then Actually, I recommend you use all purpose for these reasons: Youre most likely going to have a harder time with the hot mud. It behaves a certain way and when it sets (gets hard) - well... youre probably going to get suprised. its more complicated. at least with all purpose youve got time to mess with it, adjust it a bit and theres enough "glue" in that stuff that it will do the job fine. But yeah, you really wanna get some taper in there helping you guys with that part unless the project is super easy, small and you dont care much if it turns out "less than perfect"
2016-05-21 00:51:05 · answer #3 · answered by almeta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might, but lots of building materials that are "resistant" to mold are made using chemicals that will kill any mold that attempts to grow. I don't think it is a good idea to put that sort of chemical into the walls of your house.
2007-08-23 07:44:32 · answer #4 · answered by P.I. Staker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They now make paperless drywall, ask for it.
2007-08-23 07:43:25 · answer #5 · answered by m_c_m_a_n 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our engineers use it in commercial office finish out construction, and they feel it sure seems to work.
2007-08-23 07:46:21 · answer #6 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋