METAMORPHOSIS: Building the Dome of a Home
METAMORPHOSIS: Building the Dome of a Home METAMORPHOSIS: Building the Dome of a Home
PRODUCTS SELECTED FOR THE COASTAL ENVIRONMENT In addition to the obvious hurricanes, living on the coast presents other challenges. Structures are constantly assaulted with salt air, humidity, sand, and the constant presence of mold and mildew. The Dome of a Home was definitely designed to be hurricane resistant, but it was also specifically built with products that would mitigate the majority of issues facing coastal residents. Many of the features we incorporated into the Dome of a Home are worthwhile choices for conventional structures as well. Polyurethane foam is the smart choice for insulation in a humid environment, regardless of the shape of your home. And the added structural strength of a roof line sprayed with XXXX type of foam increases the strength by five times. Georgia Pacific‟s Dens Technology sheetrock is definitely worth the initial extra expense when one considers the time and effort it takes to replace damaged sheetrock. Using metal studs, foam insulation, Georgia Pacific‟s Dens Technology sheetrock, a ductless air conditioning system, and cork flooring virtually eliminated all mold and mildew problems for Serenity by the Sea. These are all features that can easily be incorporated into a conventional structure to improve it immeasurably. After Hurricane Ivan, I was extremely grateful that we had used metal studs, poly urethane foam insulation, cork flooring, and Georgia Pacific's DENS Technology products because there was nothing in our walls to harbor mildew or grow mold. A news crew from MSNBC stayed at the Dome of a Home during Hurricane Ivan, September 2004 and some water entered the house through the patio doors that were using. Some of the windows leaked as well. However, because we used products designed to deter mold and mildew growth, we had absolutely no problem with either. Most buildings I enter after a storm, 67
even after repairs have been made, have a lingering mildew odor that reeks of creeping, hidden mold. All it takes is a few spores to take hold in the fiberglass insulation, wooden studs, or sheetrock and a Petri dish has been established that will propagate the mold throughout the house. GEORGIA PACIFIC‟S DENS TECHNOLOGY SHEETROCK Knowing from previous experience that sheetrock will disintegrate when exposed to the violent rains of hurricanes, we chose a product that has a superior resistance to mold and mildew. Georgia-Pacific‟s Dens Technology Products offer products that have dual glass mat facings, which offer superb protection against the growth of mold and mildew. www.gp.com/gypsum They offer products specifically designed for the exterior and interior. With the humid coastal environment, Georgia-Pacific‟s Dens Technology products are a viable material that excels in any application. A few of the products that we incorporated into the home as described on Georgia Pacific‟s web site http://www.gp.com/gypsum DENSARMOR PLUS INTERIOR GUARD This patented, unique, interior product consists of a noncombustible gypsum core, embedded with coated glass mat facings. Aside from their usual role in providing superior protection from incidental moisture, these dual glass mat facings offer superb protection against the growth of mold and mildew (per ASTM D 3273). 68
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even after repairs have been made, have a lingering mildew odor that reeks <strong>of</strong> creeping, hidden<br />
mold. All it takes is a few spores to take hold in <strong>the</strong> fiberglass insulation, wooden studs, or<br />
sheetrock and a Petri dish has been established that will propagate <strong>the</strong> mold throughout <strong>the</strong><br />
house.<br />
GEORGIA PACIFIC‟S DENS TECHNOLOGY SHEETROCK<br />
Knowing from previous experience that sheetrock will disintegrate when exposed to <strong>the</strong> violent<br />
rains <strong>of</strong> hurricanes, we chose a product that has a superior resistance to mold and mildew.<br />
Georgia-Pacific‟s Dens Technology Products <strong>of</strong>fer products that have dual glass mat facings,<br />
which <strong>of</strong>fer superb protection against <strong>the</strong> growth <strong>of</strong> mold and mildew. www.gp.com/gypsum<br />
They <strong>of</strong>fer products specifically designed for <strong>the</strong> exterior and interior. With <strong>the</strong> humid coastal<br />
environment, Georgia-Pacific‟s Dens Technology products are a viable material that excels in any<br />
application.<br />
A few <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> products that we incorporated into <strong>the</strong> home as described on Georgia Pacific‟s web<br />
site http://www.gp.com/gypsum<br />
DENSARMOR PLUS INTERIOR GUARD<br />
This patented, unique, interior product consists <strong>of</strong> a noncombustible gypsum core, embedded<br />
with coated glass mat facings. Aside from <strong>the</strong>ir usual role in providing superior protection from<br />
incidental moisture, <strong>the</strong>se dual glass mat facings <strong>of</strong>fer superb protection against <strong>the</strong> growth <strong>of</strong><br />
mold and mildew (per ASTM D 3273).<br />
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