Guest guest Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Angel, We have evaluated numerous projects where DenzGlass was used as an exterior sheathing or hidden interior sheathing. It is a fine product but no silver bullet. We did have instances with some of the the original glass products where glass sheathing held enough moisture that mold grew on the product surface or on the adjoining interior wall surfaces. It always comes down to the water! I wouldn't promote DenzGlass over any other sheathing product as a solution to mold. If mold had previously existed in a wall area the real solution is to find the water source and resolve it. Water in a structure, even without mold growth, can do a lot of damage and cause real headaches. My thoughts, regards - ph Gifford, CIH A. G. Wassenaar, Inc. where the > > > I was halfing watching a home repair show. They were talking about > reducing mold in building renovations. > > They were referencing a product by Georgia Pacific called Denz Armour > glass for both interior drywall and external. In conjunction iwth > fiberglass tape. > > The theory was that the glass backed materials provided an inorganic media > that mold could n ot grow, along iwth water not being able to penetrate. > > Any thoughts on if this product is as mold resistant as they were > claiming? > > If this lives up to it's claim, if it is used in remediation and only the > portion of the damage, would it be more advantageous to replace the > balance of the wall iwth this product? > > Thanks, > Angel > > " Disease is the retribution of outraged nature. " > Hosea Ballou > > " Some remedies are worse than the disease. " > Pubilius Syrus > > " Toliet water was MEANT to be FLUSHED, not WORN! " > Angel > > " If having endured much, we at last asserted our 'right to know' and if, > knowing, we have concluded that we are being asked to take senseless and > frightening risks, then we should no longer accept the counsel of those > who tell us that we must fill our world with poisonous chemicals, we > should look around and see what other course is open to us. " > Carson > > " My toxicasa (world) is your toxicasa (world). " > Judith Goode > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Angel, We have evaluated numerous projects where DenzGlass was used as an exterior sheathing or hidden interior sheathing. It is a fine product but no silver bullet. We did have instances with some of the the original glass products where glass sheathing held enough moisture that mold grew on the product surface or on the adjoining interior wall surfaces. It always comes down to the water! I wouldn't promote DenzGlass over any other sheathing product as a solution to mold. If mold had previously existed in a wall area the real solution is to find the water source and resolve it. Water in a structure, even without mold growth, can do a lot of damage and cause real headaches. My thoughts, regards - ph Gifford, CIH A. G. Wassenaar, Inc. where the > > > I was halfing watching a home repair show. They were talking about > reducing mold in building renovations. > > They were referencing a product by Georgia Pacific called Denz Armour > glass for both interior drywall and external. In conjunction iwth > fiberglass tape. > > The theory was that the glass backed materials provided an inorganic media > that mold could n ot grow, along iwth water not being able to penetrate. > > Any thoughts on if this product is as mold resistant as they were > claiming? > > If this lives up to it's claim, if it is used in remediation and only the > portion of the damage, would it be more advantageous to replace the > balance of the wall iwth this product? > > Thanks, > Angel > > " Disease is the retribution of outraged nature. " > Hosea Ballou > > " Some remedies are worse than the disease. " > Pubilius Syrus > > " Toliet water was MEANT to be FLUSHED, not WORN! " > Angel > > " If having endured much, we at last asserted our 'right to know' and if, > knowing, we have concluded that we are being asked to take senseless and > frightening risks, then we should no longer accept the counsel of those > who tell us that we must fill our world with poisonous chemicals, we > should look around and see what other course is open to us. " > Carson > > " My toxicasa (world) is your toxicasa (world). " > Judith Goode > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Angel, We have evaluated numerous projects where DenzGlass was used as an exterior sheathing or hidden interior sheathing. It is a fine product but no silver bullet. We did have instances with some of the the original glass products where glass sheathing held enough moisture that mold grew on the product surface or on the adjoining interior wall surfaces. It always comes down to the water! I wouldn't promote DenzGlass over any other sheathing product as a solution to mold. If mold had previously existed in a wall area the real solution is to find the water source and resolve it. Water in a structure, even without mold growth, can do a lot of damage and cause real headaches. My thoughts, regards - ph Gifford, CIH A. G. Wassenaar, Inc. where the > > > I was halfing watching a home repair show. They were talking about > reducing mold in building renovations. > > They were referencing a product by Georgia Pacific called Denz Armour > glass for both interior drywall and external. In conjunction iwth > fiberglass tape. > > The theory was that the glass backed materials provided an inorganic media > that mold could n ot grow, along iwth water not being able to penetrate. > > Any thoughts on if this product is as mold resistant as they were > claiming? > > If this lives up to it's claim, if it is used in remediation and only the > portion of the damage, would it be more advantageous to replace the > balance of the wall iwth this product? > > Thanks, > Angel > > " Disease is the retribution of outraged nature. " > Hosea Ballou > > " Some remedies are worse than the disease. " > Pubilius Syrus > > " Toliet water was MEANT to be FLUSHED, not WORN! " > Angel > > " If having endured much, we at last asserted our 'right to know' and if, > knowing, we have concluded that we are being asked to take senseless and > frightening risks, then we should no longer accept the counsel of those > who tell us that we must fill our world with poisonous chemicals, we > should look around and see what other course is open to us. " > Carson > > " My toxicasa (world) is your toxicasa (world). " > Judith Goode > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Angel It is likely useful in that it takes more time for mold to grow on and in it, but if it is wet for long enough then house dust settling on the surface, especially onto the wet surface, will grow mold. It still will NOT prevent mold growth if wetting occurs for long enough (and that may only be a few days if the air next to the surface is dusty enough). Jim H. White SSC Denz Armour I was halfing watching a home repair show. They were talking about reducing mold in building renovations.They were referencing a product by Georgia Pacific called Denz Armour glass for both interior drywall and external. In conjunction iwth fiberglass tape.The theory was that the glass backed materials provided an inorganic media that mold could n ot grow, along iwth water not being able to penetrate.Any thoughts on if this product is as mold resistant as they were claiming?If this lives up to it's claim, if it is used in remediation and only the portion of the damage, would it be more advantageous to replace the balance of the wall iwth this product?Thanks,Angel"Disease is the retribution of outraged nature."Hosea Ballou"Some remedies are worse than the disease."Pubilius Syrus"Toliet water was MEANT to be FLUSHED, not WORN!"Angel"If having endured much, we at last asserted our 'right to know' and if,knowing, we have concluded that we are being asked to take senseless andfrightening risks, then we should no longer accept the counsel of thosewho tell us that we must fill our world with poisonous chemicals, weshould look around and see what other course is open to us." Carson"My toxicasa (world) is your toxicasa (world)."Judith Goode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Angel It is likely useful in that it takes more time for mold to grow on and in it, but if it is wet for long enough then house dust settling on the surface, especially onto the wet surface, will grow mold. It still will NOT prevent mold growth if wetting occurs for long enough (and that may only be a few days if the air next to the surface is dusty enough). Jim H. White SSC Denz Armour I was halfing watching a home repair show. They were talking about reducing mold in building renovations.They were referencing a product by Georgia Pacific called Denz Armour glass for both interior drywall and external. In conjunction iwth fiberglass tape.The theory was that the glass backed materials provided an inorganic media that mold could n ot grow, along iwth water not being able to penetrate.Any thoughts on if this product is as mold resistant as they were claiming?If this lives up to it's claim, if it is used in remediation and only the portion of the damage, would it be more advantageous to replace the balance of the wall iwth this product?Thanks,Angel"Disease is the retribution of outraged nature."Hosea Ballou"Some remedies are worse than the disease."Pubilius Syrus"Toliet water was MEANT to be FLUSHED, not WORN!"Angel"If having endured much, we at last asserted our 'right to know' and if,knowing, we have concluded that we are being asked to take senseless andfrightening risks, then we should no longer accept the counsel of thosewho tell us that we must fill our world with poisonous chemicals, weshould look around and see what other course is open to us." Carson"My toxicasa (world) is your toxicasa (world)."Judith Goode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Angel It is likely useful in that it takes more time for mold to grow on and in it, but if it is wet for long enough then house dust settling on the surface, especially onto the wet surface, will grow mold. It still will NOT prevent mold growth if wetting occurs for long enough (and that may only be a few days if the air next to the surface is dusty enough). Jim H. White SSC Denz Armour I was halfing watching a home repair show. They were talking about reducing mold in building renovations.They were referencing a product by Georgia Pacific called Denz Armour glass for both interior drywall and external. In conjunction iwth fiberglass tape.The theory was that the glass backed materials provided an inorganic media that mold could n ot grow, along iwth water not being able to penetrate.Any thoughts on if this product is as mold resistant as they were claiming?If this lives up to it's claim, if it is used in remediation and only the portion of the damage, would it be more advantageous to replace the balance of the wall iwth this product?Thanks,Angel"Disease is the retribution of outraged nature."Hosea Ballou"Some remedies are worse than the disease."Pubilius Syrus"Toliet water was MEANT to be FLUSHED, not WORN!"Angel"If having endured much, we at last asserted our 'right to know' and if,knowing, we have concluded that we are being asked to take senseless andfrightening risks, then we should no longer accept the counsel of thosewho tell us that we must fill our world with poisonous chemicals, weshould look around and see what other course is open to us." Carson"My toxicasa (world) is your toxicasa (world)."Judith Goode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Angel, IMHO it's an excellent concept. The only way that growth would occur on such material is through the presence of organic dust on the fiberglass. The fiberglass itself won't provide necessary nutrients. Yes, it would be an excellent replacement material in renovation/remediation. How much additional replacement would be done would be an individual decision by the property owner. Chuck Reaney To: iequality Date sent: Thu, 6 Sep 2007 11:41:00 +0000 (UTC) Subject: Denz Armour Send reply to: iequality I was halfing watching a home repair show. They were talking about reducing mold in building renovations. They were referencing a product by Georgia Pacific called Denz Armour glass for both interior drywall and external. In conjunction iwth fiberglass tape. The theory was that the glass backed materials provided an inorganic media that mold could n ot grow, along iwth water not being able to penetrate. Any thoughts on if this product is as mold resistant as they were claiming? If this lives up to it's claim, if it is used in remediation and only the portion of the damage, would it be more advantageous to replace the balance of the wall iwth this product? Thanks, Angel " Disease is the retribution of outraged nature. " Hosea Ballou " Some remedies are worse than the disease. " Pubilius Syrus " Toliet water was MEANT to be FLUSHED, not WORN! " Angel " If having endured much, we at last asserted our 'right to know' and if, knowing, we have concluded that we are being asked to take senseless and frightening risks, then we should no longer accept the counsel of those who tell us that we must fill our world with poisonous chemicals, we should look around and see what other course is open to us. " Carson " My toxicasa (world) is your toxicasa (world). " Judith Goode __________________________________________________ Alpha Environmental, Inc. Indoor Air Quality & Environmental Consulting 624 W. Saint s Dr. Media, PA 19063 Phone: Fax: Cell: __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Angel: Yes....Georgia Pacific’s fiberglass matt sheetrock product has an inorganic surface, therefore it should not contribute as a substrate for fungi nutrition. This said, ANY surface can support the growth and amplification of fungi; even inorganic surfaces. I have seen mold growing on steel, concrete, glass, aluminum, etc., therefore, the DenzGlass sheetrock should act similarly. I often see the Georgia Pacific’s DenzGlass sheetrock product used under synthetic stucco, and it appears to function quite well. This said, time will tell to see how durable this product is in wall assemblies in outdoor applications. I do not see this product being used much in indoor applications, but I anticipate its use to increase, especially in applications where greenboard is recommended. Regarding your second question, i.e., Would it be advantageous to replace the balance of the wall sheeting with this product?....IMO: maybe and maybe not, it depends. Who is gonna pay for it? If it is one-time moisture event why? Is it compatible? And recall....fiberglass has it own issues and negative health implications that are unrelated to mold. For what it is worth..... I was halfing watching a home repair show. They were talking about reducing mold in building renovations. They were referencing a product by Georgia Pacific called Denz Armour glass for both interior drywall and external. In conjunction iwth fiberglass tape. The theory was that the glass backed materials provided an inorganic media that mold could n ot grow, along iwth water not being able to penetrate. Any thoughts on if this product is as mold resistant as they were claiming? If this lives up to it's claim, if it is used in remediation and only the portion of the damage, would it be more advantageous to replace the balance of the wall iwth this product? Thanks, Angel " Disease is the retribution of outraged nature. " Hosea Ballou " Some remedies are worse than the disease. " Pubilius Syrus " Toliet water was MEANT to be FLUSHED, not WORN! " Angel " If having endured much, we at last asserted our 'right to know' and if, knowing, we have concluded that we are being asked to take senseless and frightening risks, then we should no longer accept the counsel of those who tell us that we must fill our world with poisonous chemicals, we should look around and see what other course is open to us. " Carson " My toxicasa (world) is your toxicasa (world). " Judith Goode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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