- How can I seal DensGlass (exterior drywall)? - GreenBuildingAdvisor
I am using DensGlass on the exterior of my home (urban infill lot with zero clearance) I will be wrapping the exterior with Tyvek I am thinking of sealing the joints of the DensGlass also Is this overkill? What should I use to seal the DensGlass?
- DensGlass sheathing and rainscreen materials - GreenBuildingAdvisor
I know densglass means that fasteners for the rainscreen material and sheathing need to be in the studs, which increases hassle and maybe labor costs, but I’m wondering if that’s the only downside
- Tape for DensGlass Sheathing - GreenBuildingAdvisor
The complete source for building, designing, and remodeling green homes Community and Q A Tape for DensGlass Sheathing bee333 | Posted in General Questions on December 18, 2020 12:43pm
- Densglass Stucco - GreenBuildingAdvisor
According to the manufacturer of DensGlass Gold, Georgia-Pacific, "Most exterior sidings and wall coverings — including wood, vinyl, composition, metal, stone, brick, stucco, wood shingles, shakes and plywood panels — may be applied directly over Dens-Glass Gold sheathing with excellent results "
- Sheathing for Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS . . .
My EIFS contractor likes to install EIFS over top of DensGlass Fiber-faced gypsum He creates a drainage gap by applying adhesive over the liquid-applies WRB, using a notched trowel to create vertical grooves behind the rigid insulation
- Denaglass gold exterior sheathing - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Hey GBA crew, So I'm talking specs with the framer as we're about to start demo and framing on the row house He wants to use exterior sheathing drywall, densglass gold, on the side that is within 4' of the house beside is He is saying got a to meet code However, the exterior walls that aren't a fire exposure, he's suggesting we go to regular OSB
- REMOTE modified for high wildfire risk - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Densglass is very effective for structural bracing, it is used all the time in commercial light gauge steel construction I've built my house with densglass on the exterior for the firewalls One thing to watch for for interior use is the facing is quite itchy
- Wall Sheathing Options - GreenBuildingAdvisor
For the past 30 years, the majority of new homes in the U S have been built with wood-framed walls sheathed with oriented strand board (OSB) Most builders are so comfortable with OSB wall sheathing that they never consider using an alternative material In fact, a wide range of materials can be used to sheathe a wood-framed wall In addition to OSB, builders can choose plywood, fiberboard
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