Alternative to drywall for garage?
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Comments (12)Thanks for all the answers macv. We are not concerned about the dust during installation as much as we are concerned after. When painted drywall is done it collects dust faster than slick plastic like the kind in bathroom which is what we are looking for or something similar and painted drywall doesnt stand up to repeated moist cloth wipe downs as well. If we have to go with drywall then we will and it wont be the end of the world but just looking for something made like the plastic/fiberglass stuff you see in restrooms in commercial applications....See MoreStrong structural alternatives to drywall
Comments (6)This question is confusing. Does it only involve the exterior wall? Do the interior walls have shiplapped boards and if so why would the boards be structural? Is there no structural panel sheathing on the outside of the exterior studs? Sheathing provides two structural benefits: 1) resistance to lateral forces parallel to the exterior wall (but only if the sheathing extends to and is properly attached to the face of the first and second floor framing) and 2) resistance to wind forces perpendicular to the exterior wall (but only if the sheathing is attached to the outside face of the exterior studs). Boards or sheathing on the inside of the exterior studs or on any interior studs will provide little if any structural benefit to the frame of the house. If the house doesn't have any sheathing or diagonal bracing at the exterior walls, you need to consult an engineer to design a system of interior plywood shear walls bolted to the floor structures above and below to provide adequate structural bracing. These shear walls would not necessarily be located near your bathroom....See MoreDrywall Alternative for Garage
Comments (0)I have wet springs under my garage and the paint peels off the ceiling and walls every 3-4 years. I am looking for affordable alternatives to drywall and paint. All suggestions welcome....See MoreShould I paint a garage? What to do about drywall and gaps
Comments (4)If was I going through the trouble/expense of painting, I would give the joints/screws at least another coat of mud and sanding. Typically those "fire coats" are pretty rough and that will telegraph through the paint. Paint won't waterproof the drywall, think of it in a bathroom where it protects against moisture. If you have areas that truly get wet, then use something like FRP for protection/water resistance. The drywall is held up away from the concrete block to avoid moisture wicking up. You can use a baseboard for appearance if you want, I might think about using one of the PVC products instead of wood (and definitely not MDF). PVA primer and a couple of top coats of a mid-grade paint....See Moreworthy
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