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To: Restorer
On a second thought, let me aks you this...

If you have a radius, say 24", that must be boarded, how do you do it? Soak several layers of 1/4" for a few days in water then slap it up? How do you get rid of the moisture before mold growth occurs?

SR

187 posted on 11/30/2002 3:16:41 AM PST by sit-rep
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To: sit-rep
If you have a radius, say 24", that must be boarded, how do you do it? Soak several layers of 1/4" for a few days in water then slap it up? How do you get rid of the moisture before mold growth occurs?

If the material dries completely within 2-3 days, mold growth will not occur. Whether is dries quickly enough is a function of relative humidity, air movement across the material and temperature. It is always possible to get it dried OK. But it may require specialty equipment and knowledge. Depending on the ambient conditions is operating on a high degree of hope, which can get very expensive.

Unfinished drywall is quite permeable, so it dries quicly. The big problems arise after paint films, vinyl wallpaper and other finishes which restrict drying have been applied.

207 posted on 11/30/2002 7:40:21 AM PST by Restorer
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