THE DRYWALL PROCESS WITH GZT
Put up the studs and screw in the sheetrock panels as in any other install. Tape, apply the mud, and finish the wall. Since GZT is a special tacky tape, you won’t need a base layer of compound before taping. It adheres and will stay that way for weeks, and you’re able to finish later if needed. Some folks swear by the bazooka applicator used to apply the mud and tape at the same time, but it’s bulky (20-30 lbs before its loaded). It’s also costly since you need additional labor – a higher paid person using the gun with workers following behind to wipe down the joints. GZT’s applicator on the other hand, weighs only a few pounds with only one person needed to complete the job.
RECONFIGURING DRYWALL
Reconfiguring rooms previously meant you had to get out the sledgehammer and start busting up walls. It’s gritty, dusty, and noisy. The smash-and-bash method for renovations is a nightmare for tenants and the environment. Did you know that most construction accidents happen during demolition?
BENEFITS OF GREEN ZIP TAPE TM
When installed, GZT leaves a neat little tab at the bottom and, voila! Removing the panels becomes a quieter and cleaner process. Just strip the tape up, taking up the mud and paint, leaving behind reusable drywall and exposed screws. Unscrew and pull off the drywall. Stack it up and reuse the drywall a number of times. If it gets a buildup after three or four uses, we donate it to Habitat for Humanity to help house the homeless and those in need. Using Green Zip Tape TM also means saying goodbye to hauling drywall to the landfill. Fewer landfill trips mean lower costs, and a cleaner environment. Trashing drywall is an environmental problem because when drywall deteriorates with moisture and organic matter, it creates poisonous sulfide gas which seeps into the ground and disperses into the air. The impact is huge. Did you know that the equivalent of forty, fifty-story buildings go into landfills every single day? Architects, listen up! Embracing GZT isn’t just about saving money; it’s also about generating LEED credits (up to 17 direct and 8 indirect credits). The cost savings from speeding up the drywall process and reducing waste means more money that can be used to gussy up your project.
TRASHING DRYWALL IS AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEM.
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