To Drywall or Not to Dry Wall ?

[BarnFab]

Ok so I have a barn with exposed frame internal walls which I want to seal up. I am thinking Drywall and paint is the best option but am not sure how well it would hold up and if I should look at using MDF or something stronger ?

Advice or Suggestions ?

 

[pattenp]

What ever you do, do not use MDF, use OSB. Just how nice are you looking for the finish to be?

 

[BarnFab]

What ever you do, do not use MDF, use OSB. Just how nice are you looking for the finish to be?

Finish will be nice if I drywall not so nice if I OSB.

Plan with Drywall is to tape, sand and paint.

 

[moserjj]

Liner panel is another good option if you don't mind the ribs. A bit more expensive per sheet but install it and you're done.

 

[D-man313]

What ever to decide to do, be sure to insulate it very well. I have a buddy with a new barn and its just exterior walls for now, and on hot days it 2x as hot inside. Same with cold weather.

 

[BarnFab]

Ok cheers, I guess Drywall it will be. Anyone got a good supplier in SOCAL Area ? I live near Escondido

 

[VANAMAL]

Cal ply may have an outlet near you or any other drywall supply co will work. Advantage with them is they deliver and stock it into garage for you. Id use 5/8" type x firerated. Better stuff and only a little more. Cheapest thing is to just get a drywall contractor and they can knock it out. Expect to pay $1.00 to 1.40 per sq ft for labor and materials.id plan ahead and run some plastic pipe in the walls for air. Put the compressor in the attic or outside. Plan ahead for lighting and electric too befor you cover up

 

[BarnFab]

$1 to $1.40 a Sq Ft , is that labour only or labour and material ? Is it just taped and patched or sanded and ready to paint ?

 

[Herb]

Cal ply may have an outlet near you or any other drywall supply co will work. Advantage with them is they deliver and stock it into garage for you. Id use 5/8" type x firerated. Better stuff and only a little more. Cheapest thing is to just get a drywall contractor and they can knock it out. Expect to pay $1.00 to 1.40 per sq ft for labor and materials.id plan ahead and run some plastic pipe in the walls for air. Put the compressor in the attic or outside. Plan ahead for lighting and electric too befor you cover up

X2 on this!!!!!!!!! I'd also use as much panel adhesive as possible.

 

[eborcim]

I'd insulate the walls and use metal sheathing. Drywall belongs in an office or house and not a barn, unless you are planning to live in it or run a business. What are your plans for the barn? Also agree with Vanamal on the preplanning!

 

[JimVonBaden]

Cal ply may have an outlet near you or any other drywall supply co will work. Advantage with them is they deliver and stock it into garage for you. Id use 5/8" type x firerated. Better stuff and only a little more. Cheapest thing is to just get a drywall contractor and they can knock it out. Expect to pay $1.00 to 1.40 per sq ft for labor and materials.id plan ahead and run some plastic pipe in the walls for air. Put the compressor in the attic or outside. Plan ahead for lighting and electric too befor you cover up

Jim

 

[Richard D]

Another vote for OSB. You can use screws to hang stuff and not need to look for the studs. Insulate as well.

 

[Herb67SS]

Every garage or unseated building I've ever use drywall in has developed seam cracks and/or tape lift in the ceiling in a few years due to moisture, expansion, contraction and temp fluctuation. Most honest builders will tell you that drywall is for use in the interior of houses etc where temps and moisture don't fluctuate rapidly or repeatedly.

I don't know what the answer is to that problem is but I've had it on three different garages, some insulated, one not, etc. etc.

EDIT
Of course, that's in N. VA where humidity reaches 85% in the summer and temps dip to 10-20 in the winter. Results in SoCal might be different.

 

[BarnFab]

In regards to power and air etc I will surface lay it all, I would never chase it in / fit it behind in something like a barn. I surface lay and do it nice and neat so it not only looks good but can be moved as needs change etc.

 

[JimVonBaden]

Every garage or unseated building I've ever use drywall in has developed seam cracks and/or tape lift in the ceiling in a few years due to moisture, expansion, contraction and temp fluctuation. Most honest builders will tell you that drywall is for use in the interior of houses etc where temps and moisture don't fluctuate rapidly or repeatedly.

I don't know what the answer is to that problem is but I've had it on three different garages, some insulated, one not, etc. etc.

EDIT
Of course, that's in N. VA where humidity reaches 85% in the summer and temps dip to 10-20 in the winter. Results in SoCal might be different.

My ceiling is cracking. No insulation.

Jim

 

[48Classic]

Have you thought about adding siding first to help seal up the Barn, then look at your interior. This will also help cut down on moisture coming in... Just a thought...

 

[VANAMAL]

1.00plus per sq ft of drywall not floor area. Would include materials,delivery,hanging,taping,finishand clean up.nails ,joint compound,screws,tape etc included. Ive done hundreds of them over the years. Using the 4 x 12 sheets reduces the amount of finishing req. They have all sorts of drywall,mold rwsistant,high impact,sound deadening,cieling board,lightweight etc

 

[VANAMAL]

In regards to ceiling cracking/ ridging there could be lots of reasons. Some will do it some wont. Here in ca we dont have extreme temp variations. Usually only occures on cielings not walls. There seems to be a connection with bigger cielings and trusses and my own cieling has some cracking but i put in an attic acces ladder and i have about 20 years of **** piled up there! You could do some blocking on the seams but that would be a little work.

 

[BarnFab]

1.00plus per sq ft of drywall not floor area. Would include materials,delivery,hanging,taping,finishand clean up.nails ,joint compound,screws,tape etc included. Ive done hundreds of them over the years. Using the 4 x 12 sheets reduces the amount of finishing req. They have all sorts of drywall,mold rwsistant,high impact,sound deadening,cieling board,lightweight etc

well I figure I have around 6000 sq ft to do so if you know anyone down near Escondido who does a good job then let me know and I might just skip to the finished part and skip the "learn a new skill" part. I also have a heap to do in the house as well.

Even better if you know someone who wants to swap Drywall work for Fabrication work

 

[ddawg16]

I don't have any cracks in my drywall...

Ya know...the drywall vs OSB has been going on for awhile.....

Each has it's advantages....I have drywall.....and no issues with attaching stuff to the wall.....sorry OSB guys.....but I don't think OSB has any real advantage...if your hanging heavy stuff....OSB alone is not going to be much better than drywall....

Barnfab...if you lived closer to me I could give you some suggestions.....

Do a search on Westfield and see if they have some outlets in your area...