DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels, which feature fiberglass mats instead of the paper facings used on the surface of traditional gypsum board products, resist mould growth. They’re ideal for areas prone to high humidity such as basements and residential bathrooms, and are ideal for commercial installations.
What is DensArmor used for?
Moisture- and mold-resistant1, DensArmor Plus Abuse-Resistant Panel is formulated for high traffic areas such as corridors in hospitals, schools and other public buildings. This tested, abuse-resistant, interior drywall resists abrasions, gouging, indentation, scrapes and bumps that can mar traditional drywall.
Can you put tile on DensArmor plus?
Refer to local building codes to determine acceptability of DensArmor Plus panels in wet areas with tile. DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels are the ideal choice for both interior ceilings and exterior soffits.
Where is DensArmor plus used?
DensArmor Plus Interior Panels are an interior wall or ceiling covering material for use in new construction or renovation work. They are designed for direct attachment with screws or nails to wood and metal framing or existing surfaces. They may be used as a covering material for flat or curved structures.
Can you paint DensArmor plus?
To maximize the mold-resistant benefit of the DensArmor Plus Interior Panels, a 100% acrylic primer with mildecide should be used. High-quality flat or satin paint should be applied over the primer. Semi-Gloss or Gloss paints are not recommended.
Is DensArmor plus fire rated?
DensArmor Plus Fireguard exhibits 15 flame spread as tested per ASTM E 84 or CAN/ULC S-102. A specially formulated gypsum core that includes glass fibers allows DensArmor Plus Fireguard to help protect framing members and prevent or delay the spread of fire.
Is there mold resistant drywall?
Modern mold-resistant drywall combines the moisture resistance of older green board with materials and engineering that also make it quite resistant to mold. But in rooms that experience frequent humidity and are often subject to mold and mildew, such as bathrooms or basements, mold-resistant drywall is a good choice.
Is drywall mold-resistant?
What is purple drywall?
National Gypsum has developed Purple drywall that is moisture, mold, and mildew resistant. This means less water and mold damage in homes keeping construction debris from landfills. In addition, within the line of Purple drywall products, are sheets that stand up to abuse and impact.
Can you make regular drywall mold resistant?
Preventing mold growth on drywall can be approached via two strategies: This form of mold-resistant drywall typically uses fiberglass mesh instead of paper for the facing and backing. Because fiberglass is a non-organic material, mold has no food source necessary to colonize for it to colonize.
Does Green Board prevent mold?
In addition to mold-resistant drywall, greenboard is often used in bathrooms and showers as a mold-preventative building material. If you’re interested in keeping your home healthy by lessening the risk of mold in your home, you may want to invest in prevention up front, in the form of mold-resistant drywall.
Is PURPLE drywall better than Green?
What’s the difference between PURPLE drywall and traditional green drywall? Traditional green drywall (also known as greenboard) is only moisture-resistant. PURPLE drywall, manufactured only by Gold Bond Building Products, is superior because it offers moisture, mold and mildew resistance.
Is densarmor panel mold resistant?
Moisture- and mold-resistant 1, DensArmor Plus Abuse-Resistant Panel is formulated for high traffic areas such as corridors in hospitals, schools and other public buildings. This tested, abuse-resistant, interior drywall resists abrasions, gouging, indentation, scrapes and bumps that can mar traditional drywall.
Which companies use densarmor plus® gypsum panels?
Atlanta-based LG Squared, Inc., an architectural and consulting firm that specializes in the design and building of high-performance homes, uses DensArmor Plus® Gypsum Panels in a self-sustainable, off-the-grid homestead in Hayesville, North Carolina. Want to learn more about cover boards? Have a new roof construction project?
Why choose dens solutions?
Dens Solutions carry the mark of our valued heritage in Gold, as a visible standard-bearer of our position as the first manufacturer to create a fiberglass mat board and as a relentless innovator of strength and moisture resistant products for over 30 years. Dens Solutions answer building challenges with ingenuity.
