GREENGUARD CertificationsDensArmor Plus® and DensArmor Plus Abuse Guard® paperless fiberglass mat drywalls are the first and only gypsum drywall products to receive GREENGUARD and GREENGUARD Children & Schools(sm) Indoor Air Quality Certifications. These prestigious certifications recognize indoor products that have low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
View and Print Certificates: Product Certificates are accepted by the US Green Building Council as documentation for submitting credits for LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification. GREENGUARD Environmental Institute establishes acceptable indoor air standards for products, environments, and buildings.
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Georgia-Pacific Gypsum now offers online AIA/CES Registered Programs worth one Health, Safety, Welfare Learning Unit each for AIA architects that successfully complete them.
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Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
DensArmor Plus® Drywall CalculatorInstant, easy-to-use calculator tells you how much paperless fiberglass mat drywall you will need and other materials, including the right tools to get the job done.
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Product Bulletin (PDF:191KB/2pgs) with additional information about finishing these moisture- and mold-resistant drywall panels like a professional.
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Get Support for Gypsum Products
E-mail us or call the Technical Hotline
1-800-225-6119 (Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM ET).
Para la información en español, envíenos un mensaje por correo electrónico o llámenos a la Linea de Asistencia Amiga 1-866-280-7379 L-V 8AM-5PM ET (exceptúe los días de fiesta).
Earn AIA/CES Learning Units Online
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum now offers online AIA/CES Registered Programs worth one Health, Safety, Welfare Learning Unit each for AIA architects that successfully complete them.
Course descriptions and sign-up information
Program sponsor:
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
Q:
Can a contractor use DensArmor Plus® in a pool area, or a pump house and other areas of extreme moisture?
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DensArmor Plus® is a suitable panel to replace green board. It should not be specified in areas that will see moisture levels higher than that of a residential bathroom. For pool areas, see
DensShield® Tile Backer. Q:
Can DensArmor Plus® be used anywhere else besides the interior of the exterior wall?
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Yes; any interior wall, basement wall or ceiling that is at risk of moisture are sound applications.
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Can DensArmor Plus® be used as an exterior sheathing?
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No. DensArmor Plus® should not be used on exterior applications.
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Can DensArmor Plus® be used in an exterior soffit?
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Yes, DensArmor Plus® is suitable for soffit applications where it is not exposed directly to the elements. It can be finished using a setting-type joint compound prior to priming and painting.
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Can veneer plaster be applied over DensArmor Plus® paperless drywall?
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Yes. Where DensArmor Plus® drywall is to receive a veneer plaster, longer working or open time as well as longer drying times can be expected due to the product's superior moisture-resistance properties. Veneer plasters adhere well to DensArmor Plus panels. Always apply veneer plaster systems according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
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How do you install and fasten DensArmor Plus® panels?
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How does one finish DensArmor Plus® paperless drywall?
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Is DensArmor Plus® drywall mold-proof?
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No, it is mold-resistant (tested, as manufactured, per ASTM D 3273). Mold can grow on virtually any surface when exposed to the right elements.
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Is there a mold warranty for DensArmor Plus® drywall?
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There is no mold warranty. However, DensArmor Plus® drywall carries a six-month weather exposure limited warranty and a three-year (free from manufacturing defects)
limited warranty (PDF: 496KB/1pg). Q:
Is there an MSDS sheet available for DensArmor Plus® drywall?
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Yes, MSDS sheet #72 for DensArmor Plus® drywall is the same for all other Dens™ paperless glass-mat gyspum products.
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What are the similarities and differences in DensArmor Plus® interior drywall panels and DensShield® tile backer?
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DensShield® tile backer and DensArmor Plus® drywall similarities: Both use coated fiberglass mats as the back facer material. When installed against the wall framing, both products provide a fiberglass mat surface facing the wall cavity that resists possible mold growth on the back of the panel. DensShield and DensArmor Plus both have cores that are moisture resistant, manufactured to ASTM C 630 specifications. DensShield and DensArmor Plus differences: DensArmor Plus does not have a water-stopping acrylic coating. The coating on DensShield provides a water barrier to stop moisture from penetrating into the product and wall. DensShield is made to be used in wet areas such as showers and tub areas as a substrate for ceramic tile. DensShield is manufactured to ASTM C 1178. DensArmor Plus features a tapered edge for joint finishing while DensShield has a square edge.
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What are the wicking characteristics of DensArmor Plus® panels?
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With its moisture-resistant core and the absence of paper facings, DensArmor Plus® drywall resists wicking similar to DensShield® Tile Backer. (.31" over 24 hr. period)
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What is the perm rating for DensArmor Plus® paperless drywall?
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DensArmor Plus® paperless drywall is permeable. It will achieve the same as DensGlass Gold® exterior sheathing: 1/2" = 23; 5/8" = 12. DensArmor Plus drywall does not provide a moisture barrier like DensShield® Tile Backer.
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What is the STC (sound) rating on DensArmor Plus® paperless drywall?
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STC ratings for DensArmor Plus® fiberglass mat drywall are the same as ToughRock® gypsum board wall and ceiling assemblies.
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What UL listings does DensArmor Plus® paperless drywall have? Are they marked on the product?
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We have UL Listings for DensArmor Plus® fiberglass mat drywall in the UL Fire Resistance Directory. Refer to the UL Web site at
UL Report CKNX.R2717 - Gypsum Board. The UL stamp will be on the back of the board.
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Which side is the back of the DensArmor Plus® panel?
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The Gold® color side of DensArmor Plus® panels with the product logo is the back of the panel and should be installed facing the framing or studs. The white side or front has tapered edges for finishing.
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Which side of DensArmor Plus® paperless drywall panels should be painted or finished?
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Why does DensArmor Plus® drywall have two ASTM numbers?
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The C 630 refers to the moisture-resistant core. The C 1177 refers to the proven moisture- and mold-resistant paperless Dens technology.
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Do paperless products contain any recycled material in their cores?
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n keeping with Georgia-Pacific Gypsum's commitment to manufacturing efficiency, product quality and sustainable building practices, Dens™ brand gypsum panels are made with fiberglass mats instead of paper facings like traditional drywall. In line with this initiative, our paperless fiberglass mat products may contain recycled material with small traces of cellulose fiber, which will not affect the overall product performance or characteristics. The Dens™ brand products demonstrate Georgia-Pacific Gypsum's environmental responsibility, contributing to LEED points for low emitting products (DensArmor Plus); innovation and regional materials (all Dens Brand products), among other important credits.
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