09-07-2013, 04:31 AM
kalakoa is correct. The human body was not built to walk on concrete... bad for the joints. That being siad I don't think there is anything about concrete that encourages mold. Concrete and cement is alkaline. Alkaline inhibits mold. Concrete has no organic content, hence no food for molds to grow. Wood products are preferred environments for mold. The paper on drywall, for example, is cellulose (wood fiber) and cellulose if food for mold. Just add humidity.
There are very good alternatives to using wood products. Wall board is available without paper facings. Steel framing, cementicious sidings, foam and plastics..... it is available and economic to abandon wood as a building material.
As a master carpenter I came to the conclusion, some years ago, that wood is the worst investment for a home... especially in Hawaii.
There are very good alternatives to using wood products. Wall board is available without paper facings. Steel framing, cementicious sidings, foam and plastics..... it is available and economic to abandon wood as a building material.
As a master carpenter I came to the conclusion, some years ago, that wood is the worst investment for a home... especially in Hawaii.
Assume the best and ask questions.
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