Hired to drywall finish two 400,000-square-foot buildings, Rob Leroy used savvy business
practices and labor-saving technology to reduce costs by more than 23 percent.
Living Stone Construction of Asheville, North Carolina has partnered with CertainTeed Gypsum to incorporate AirRenew Indoor Air Quality drywall as the standard wallboard in every home they build. For each custom home, the Western North Carolina builder uses a strict nine-category green checklist that includes local sourcing, water conservation, landscape and draining, and energy conservation.
The developer wanted to eliminate as much concern about moisture issues as possible. Mold and decay can ruin the profitability of a project. With the increase in building "tightness" for thermal protection, moisture problems are on the rise, causing a greater need for hydro-static pressure release and a ventilation method.