Gigacrete products PlasterMax™ economics
PlasterMax	Gypsum Board (Drywall)
Very low maintenance cost, no mold no mildew	Higher maintenance costs, threat from mold mildew
Fire Rated 8,000 psi average Highly abrasion resistant Good Impact resistance	Fire rated 125 psi, average Very low abrasion resistance Very low impact resistance
Approx $1.00 sq/ft 1/8"thick Fiberglass Mesh and Plaster Installation $1.50 to $2.50 sq/ft Total PlasterMax $2.50 -$3.50	Approx $0.41 sq/ft 5/8" thick Paper covered gypsum Installation$1.22 to $1.80 sq/ft Total $1.64 -$2.21 Approx $0.75 sq/ft 5/8" thick VHI board Installation of VHI/Abuse resistant board $2.45 VHI Board Total $3.20
Requires one coat of paint (less absorbent) Cost $0.40 sq/ft Total installed & painted costs $2.90 to $3.90 sq ft	Requires 3 coats 1 primer 2 paint (very absorbent) Requires two coats of paint Cost $0.40 sq/ft x 3 = $1.20 Total installed & painted costs $2.84 to $3.41 sq ft Total installed & painted costs $4.60 sq ft VHI