2 Sluggo's Garage

[rmalkow2]

The Metal Accent Wall

The last big wall to tackle in my garage makeover is the one without drywall. I had previously covered it partially in plywood with insulation behind.. The top 14" needed insulation so that got done last week and today I went to Homer's Depot to buy the corrugated metal for that wall covering. I like the look this type metal a lot and since this wall was rough to begin with, covering it with metal and creating some accent to the garage interior will hopefully add some character.

So I got everything home on top of the truck without any pieces flying off and got the first two sheets cut to length and put up tonight.

Then I decide to call in a day and come in for supper and watch the recent episode of Forged In Fire. And what are those knuckleheads doing??!!
They are using the exact same metal panels to test out the knives for "strength" by stabbing holes in the metal.

I wonder if they would give me the left over pieces of metal sheet so I could have some famous TV show wall covering.

Truth be known this was not as tough a test as some they use. This metal is really thin and mainly for interior decorating use and not the traditional roofing material.

 

[jon72vega]

Bob,
I like the look of the corrugated sheet metal alot!
Be sure to post a picture of the entire wall when you complete it.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Bob,
I like the look of the corrugated sheet metal alot!
Be sure to post a picture of the entire wall when you complete it.

Make that X 2

 

[Vieux]

Excellent material corrugated sheet metal .
I used it to repair the roof of the house.

 

[rmalkow2]

Vieux,
You did a fantastic job on that roofing job too. This reminds me that my house roof will need to be replaced soon and this is one of my considerations as compared to our standard asphalt shingles. But that will be a project for warmer weather.

Bob

 

[xtremek]

The metal adds a nice accent.

 

[Sifan]

Be aware some insurance companies are putting a cosmetic exclusion on metal roofs ... as in hail dents your roof and it looks like **** but does not leak. Might want to factor in your decision.

 

[rmalkow2]

Be aware some insurance companies are putting a cosmetic exclusion on metal roofs ... as in hail dents your roof and it looks like **** but does not leak. Might want to factor in your decision.

True enuf, and how did you know my roof looks like ****!!

Oh,oh, you meant after the hail. Gotcha

There are more resistant steel designs nowadays but then the price goes way up too. In the end I will likely lean towards regular shingles mostly because I know I will not be here for enough years to really get the benefit of a longer lasting steel roof. I like the idea and the look but reality will likely convince me it's not in my budget or best interest.

Thanks!

 

[Sifan]

Like the 70 y/o trying to decide to go with the 40 year guarantee shingles or the 50 year

 

[Strouty]

I guess 30 year shingles would be “lifetime” at that point.

 

[rmalkow2]

I guess 30 year shingles would be “lifetime” at that point.

That's exactly what I'm thinking.

 

[taumac]

Nice new cart there Bob. I like that one myself and the other black one with deep top and deep single drawer. It’s too bad they don’t make them in red or I would have one of them in my garage already. The accent wall looks nice. In next garage I just might use some of that in some fashion. I got some ideas.

 

[rmalkow2]

Nice new cart there Bob. I like that one myself and the other black one with deep top and deep single drawer. It’s too bad they don’t make them in red or I would have one of them in my garage already. The accent wall looks nice. In next garage I just might use some of that in some fashion. I got some ideas.

I would have liked the cart in red also to match my other tool boxes but it was a deal I could not pass up. The single drawer tech cart is many times on sale for $84 but I like having the extra 3 drawers in this one for another $15. I will likely give mine some decoration before I'm done with it so the appearance will change.

The metal sheets are working out good so far. I'll have more pics when completed. It's not the cheapest way to cover a wall but I've always wanted to do this so I'm getting the idea out of my system and will definitely enjoy it.Real easy to cut using a cut off wheel and easy to put up. I have lots of metal siding screws left over from the pole barn build. So far the only thing to watch for is to not torque the screws down too much which can distort the metal which is thinner than old style corrugated roofing/siding.

Thanks for stopping by.

 

[rmalkow2]

I've been working steadily this past week and then today to finish up hanging all the big sheets of decorative metal. The north wall is complete and the area above the garage door. Luckily my cut offs from the full wall were the exact height needed for the space over the big door.

Being lucky is sometimes better than being good.

A wall outlet on that north wall ended up centered in the peak of the corrugation. This provided an opportunity to use my newly created railroad track anvil. I found an old metal wall plate in that box of junk/extra electrical parts we all seem to have and, it was easily bent on the anvil with a few hammer hits and fits perfect. Funny that such a small thing was so satisfying.

The corner of the north wall where it meets the garage door wall posed another decision. The width of the narrow wall section next to the overhead door was not as wide as a full sheet. Of course the first thought was to make a long cut from top to bottom to make a sheet that fit and then figure out a proper inside corner trim piece. Then I thought why do I need a square corner there?
I must have stood there looking at that corner for 5 minutes trying to argue pros and cons of making a square corner. In the end the argument with self ended and I just pushed the metal sheet in until it formed a nice transitional rounded corner and that works just fine. This metal is thin enough to flex easily along the corrugated bends so problem solved.

At this point I just have some small pieces to cut and fit as well as the other corner next to the other side of the overhead door. I may have to buy a little more steel to finish that. I also will need to finish off the window with some trim but that job may wait till next spring.

I'll do a better video walk around after getting tools and stuff back in place and a little decoration.

 

[Grumblebum]

That has come up rather excellent RM. You know you are going to have to do your floor now don't you ?

 

[xtremek]

......Funny that such a small thing was so satisfying.

Isn't that the truth. I'm doing the ceiling in the barn in tin, but I've been told it'll make the barn really loud. Can you let me know it seems louder now that the tin is up?

 

[rmalkow2]

That has come up rather excellent RM. You know you are going to have to do your floor now don't you ?

Thank you.

I do think about that now and again. But so far I've resisted that expense as I'm generally too messy over the years and the floor would need a lot of cleaning for any type of paint or epoxy coating. Not sold on the Race Deck yet but I'll keep looking at alternatives. For now I'll just enjoy clean walls and ceiling.

And a bit less clutter for as long as that lasts.

Bob

 

[rmalkow2]

Isn't that the truth. I'm doing the ceiling in the barn in tin, but I've been told it'll make the barn really loud. Can you let me know it seems louder now that the tin is up?

I had not thought about that but will try to take notice as I work with power tools or when the compressor is running. I may not notice as easily as my right ear is half deaf anyway. It does add to the brightness of lighting I guess because it is so shiny unlike the weathered stuff.

Bob

 

[jon72vega]

The tin is looking good, Bob!
I especially appreciate the ingenuity of bending the outlet plate to blend with the tin! Well done!

 

[rmalkow2]

Here's a short video walk around of the garage rehab mostly done now. Just some finishing details to work on that can be done without a lot of moving big items or needing paint rollers, and the like.

 

[rmalkow2]

Finished off a productive and unusually warm weekend by moving the car back into the garage, bringing up the snow blade for the tractor, digging out the snow blower from my back shed and adding a little more decoration to the Harley side of the garage.

 

[1/2 Cup]

You have been very productive indeed Bob


I am glad we don't have to deal with snow stuff out here..

 

[rmalkow2]

You have been very productive indeed Bob


I am glad we don't have to deal with snow stuff out here..

Thanks 1/2 Cup

Light snow is falling now but the radar says we have a big winter storm heading for us. It's bottom edge keeps shifting from rain to snow so it might make for a real mess on the roadways later today and tomorrow. Keeping my fingers crossed it passes me to the north but still getting my snow removal equipment in order.

Bob

 

[Woz]

The corrugated metal looks very nice on the walls but you have one more task to complete before the job is finished. Being a long time GJ member you know how critical properly ordinated cover plates and clocked mounting screws are to everyone on GJ. You need to immediately go out the garage and properly position that electrical cover plate mounting screw.

I am sure all GJ members will want to see photographic evidence that this attack on the order of the universe has been rectified. I am surprised that there has not been an entire page of requesters to correct this affront to the sensibilities of GJ members.

 

[xtremek]

The corrugated metal looks very nice on the walls but you have one more task to complete before the job is finished. Being a long time GJ member you know how critical properly ordinated cover plates and clocked mounting screws are to everyone on GJ. You need to immediately go out the garage and properly position that electrical cover plate mounting screw.

I am sure all GJ members will want to see photographic evidence that this attack on the order of the universe has been rectified. I am surprised that there has not been an entire page of requesters to correct this affront to the sensibilities of GJ members.

 

[rmalkow2]

The corrugated metal looks very nice on the walls but you have one more task to complete before the job is finished. Being a long time GJ member you know how critical properly ordinated cover plates and clocked mounting screws are to everyone on GJ. You need to immediately go out the garage and properly position that electrical cover plate mounting screw.

I am sure all GJ members will want to see photographic evidence that this attack on the order of the universe has been rectified. I am surprised that there has not been an entire page of requesters to correct this affront to the sensibilities of GJ members.

Really, after all this time you finally post (for the 2nd time) on my thread and you tell me to run out and clock a screw!!!
Well never let it be said I can't take direction.
I hope the direction I chose meets GJ specifications. I chose vertical because:
1. It was already almost there.
2. the receptacle slots are vertical.
3. The outlets are arranged in vertical formation.
4. The cover plate is taller than it is wide.
5. The metal wall corrugation alignment is vertical.

Photographic evidence provided as requested. I'm not sure how I slept at all last night by not checking this sooner myself.

 

[Strouty]

I so would have turned it horizontal, just to eff with people.

 

[rmalkow2]

I so would have turned it horizontal, just to eff with people.

Haha,
But that extra quarter turn would have required more effort than I was willing to put into the task.

 

[xtremek]

I guess we dodged that snow bullet? Please don't come by my place to check the clocking of the screws, unless you're willing to climb the ladder and help. :

 

[Strouty]

I am going to show you guys the proper way to clock those screws, I will provide photographic proof so you too can do it later.

 

[rmalkow2]

I guess we dodged that snow bullet? Please don't come by my place to check the clocking of the screws, unless you're willing to climb the ladder and help. :

We sure did dodge that storm nicely and I'm very glad of it. Every winter day that passes without picking up the snow shovel is a good day in my book. And no worries about checking your screw clocking. I don't like climbing ladders any more.

I am going to show you guys the proper way to clock those screws, I will provide photographic proof so you too can do it later.

This I am intrigued to see!

 

[taumac]

Wow, can’t wait to see you this. I’ll make the popcorn for Strouty demonstration video.

 

[Vieux]

Great result!

 

[xtremek]

Wow, can’t wait to see you this. I’ll make the popcorn for Strouty demonstration video.

I'll bring a case of beer (Bud ok?) and a case of Diet Coke

 

[rmalkow2]

Wow, this keeps getting better. We got snacks and drinks promised. Bud works for me. I'm pretty sure Strouty is clocking screws up on top of that 350' tower he was climbing. The video should be amazing. I hope he got got them all so he doesn't have to climb back up there.

 

[rmalkow2]

Santa came early to my garage yesterday. Well I think it was Santa because he was very fast at delivery but he had a big brown truck instead of reindeer and a sleigh. And he was dressed in brown not red. But he was jolly and so am I now that I finally have my first ever lift. It's a Quick Jack 5000 lbs version. Got it all put together last night and will buy some trans fluid for it today and give its first trial as my buddy comes over to replace some struts on his sons car.

 

[jon72vega]

Santa came early to my garage yesterday. Well I think it was Santa because he was very fast at delivery but he had a big brown truck instead of reindeer and a sleigh. And he was dressed in brown not red. But he was jolly and so am I now that I finally have my first ever lift. It's a Quick Jack 5000 lbs version. Got it all put together last night and will buy some trans fluid for it today and give its first trial as my buddy comes over to replace some struts on his sons car.

Bob,
I’m jealous!
That will be a very useful tool!

 

[1/2 Cup]

Nice one Bob

 

[rmalkow2]

Thanks guys. I'm super excited to have this as I've never had the ability to raise an entire car this easily. I got the the lift units fully bled which is real important to have smooth operation.
Put them right to work today as a friend came over with his son's car to put on new front struts and brakes. It made the job much easier having the car up at a nice work height.
I got a really good deal from Costco.com which included a timely 4 day coupon for an extra $100 off.
I'm gonna use the heck out of these over time.

 

[Strouty]

That sure looks handy, much easier than lifting and using jack stands. My GFs car *****, you can’t lift the rear in the middle, so you jack one side, but when you do, it is so rigid that it picks the front slightly off the jack stand.