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   jakesmom | Oct 15, 2005 01:38am | #1

   The most important thing in a bathroom is ventilation. I'm not in as an extreme environment as it sounds like you are, but have often had mildew problems in bathrooms. My husband and I are building our own house and have had a bathroom in use for two years that has regular sheetrock on the walls, with cement board behind the tile, wood on the ceiling,and exposed timber framing. With a properly sized fan on a timer, and mildicide (sp?) added to the primer and paint, we have had no problem with mildew or musty odors at all. I opted for one piece acrylic shower or tub/shower units in the bathrooms because I love the ease of upkeep. I hated the black groutlines that seemed ever-present no matter how hard I worked at keeping them "clean".

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   WillGeorge | Oct 24, 2005 03:02am | #4

   The most important thing in a bathroom is ventilation. YEP ... I just love Sauerkraut and beans...

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   Ecbntmkr | Oct 15, 2005 03:58am | #2

   You might have better luck with your question over at Breaktime. Just click the link at the top of your page. The construction junkies usually know better than us.
   Eric

   "When it comes time to die, make sure all you have to do is die." -Jim Elliot
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   mikegagne | Oct 23, 2005 08:13am | #3

   <Is it really better than green board?>

   Green board isnt that good. It is still a paper surface inspite of the waxy coating. I dont know densarmor but there are James Hardie products with 50 year guarantees that look like drywall that are really great in the Hawaiian rainforest areas (where i live) made from cementicious paper. If that is your material then it should work without getting mold. I have used it indoors and out and am impressed with its holdout after 12 years aloha, mike

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   forestlady | Oct 26, 2005 11:49pm | #5

   Appreciate your response! I'll check it out. Enjoy and Aloha...(from a former island gal.)

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   DennisS | Oct 28, 2005 05:31am | #6

   Forestlady:

   Some time ago over in the breaktime forum, someone made a comment about putting tile on green paper over a gypsum core. His comment:"Where were the adults when they came up with this idea" - paraphrased somewhat I'm sure but you get the point.

   Durock or whatever brand name cementitious tile backer board is the only viable substitute for a traditional mud set tile job, in my humble but closely held opinion. For the rest of the bathroom walls, without tile, good humidity control is the only answer to controlling mold and mildew. If it's a real concern, which it sounds like it is, consider investing in a dehumidifier for that space.

   We had terrible problems with moisture condensation in our motor home while using it during our house remodel. Bought a portable dehumidifier and the problem dissapeared. Depending on your heating system type (forced air with ductwork) you might be able to install a central humidity control system. Worth looking into, perhaps??

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   forestlady | Oct 31, 2005 06:39pm | #7

   Thanks for the info. Appreciate you taking the time to reply. Although the 1100 sq. ft. space (no interior doors in the house with some windows always open) has a constant ocean breeze --ie: ventilation; the moisture is onmi-present. The de-humidifier sounds like the way to go. Excellent idea...think I'll put one in the garage also, to keep the tools and motorcycle from rusting.

   --fl.