08-25-2008, 05:02 AM
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A question I have is, is the no-paper drywall available on Hawaii? It is termite proof and highly mold resistant.
I took the liberty of answering this question over here so Still Hope's thread isnt derailed! [
]Grabber Kona has the paperless drywall. We had looked at using it on one project. The cost is about 20-25% more than green board so for the size of this one, regular green board was used from Honsador. If you were doing a small project - 10 or 20 sheets of drywall with a $7 difference would not amount to much.
That said - the labor also goes up as those sheets are HEAVY! Greg at Grabber was telling me the difference in weight is incredible in the delivery process, and the hangers said it would up their bid. But.... again a choice in budget versus long term reliability.
The reason we decided against it was the amount of airflow when windows open, and heat that this house would hold if closed up entirely - both of which will help to deter moisture. Those items along with the cost and quantity tipped the balance.
Also the painter suggested using a satin and eggshell paints instead fo flat to make it easier to wash any mildew off ceilings. So the bathrooms have green board, and satin finish paint in place of the paperless drywall.
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