Drywall too much $$$$

[cyclopsblown34]

I like the idea of sheetrock. Thanks OCG,I didn't realize there was such a thing. I've been using regular drywall/sheetrock thinking I was doing good. Looks like I'll have to pay more attention when I do the new shop project. As for hanging stuff on sheetrock, I like the Hercules Hook if for no other reason than Billy Mays pitches it...LOL. I think OCG is right on the money with what he does.

 

[skeletonizer]

When strength isn't as much a concern I use E-ZAncor. http://www.easyanchors.com/Products.aspx?product=tnl&info=features They are simple to install. No need to pre-drill. And have more holding power than you can imagine in drywall.

^True statement.

I had a boss when I was working in plumbing that had me hang 10 urinals on 5/8 drywall in a shopping mall with these anchors. I thought he was insane. That was almost 20 years ago and they are all still on the wall as of last year.

 

[ol55]

Very very cool "ol55" I love the old hood.

Thanks, it's an extra hood for my 40.

 

[OldCarGuy]

I came across this old thread “Drywall too much $$$$.” I voiced my opinion then to use drywall and not flammable OSB. The December 20, 2020 a fire in my garage shop wholeheartedly supports the reason to use drywall in any garage. Codes vary in different areas. Any attached garage require dry wall, and or 5/8” fire rated between any living quarter walls is standard code. I did one better by using 5/8” fire rated drywall on all walls and ceilings of all my buildings that made a huge difference in the outcome of that fire. Both the local Fire Marshall and Insurance Fire Investigator indicated the use of fire rated drywall saved my house and maybe life! And I live but five miles from the fire station...






There were numinous signs where the molten steel from the batteries splatter the drywall. But nothing penetrated through. In fact the shop's second floor had no damage including smoke damage. Along with the garage with a joining wall and house.. All the three-phase wiring in steel conduit was melted solid. Yet any wires beneath the drywall was intact.

Best looking and easiest cleaning put a smooth finish on all drywall with no texturing. In the past I used oil based enamel paint over the drywall. Since it's near impossible to purchase today. I used Sherwin William's Pro Industrial Pre-Catalyzed Waterbased Epoxy. That's easily cleaned using modern day cleaners.

From ashes to my New Toy Shop,, After two full years of my time without any outside contracting...

 

[red]

Thanks for sharing old car guy. Did you make any improvements the second time around?
Couldn't agree more with using 5/8 FC sheetrock.

If I'm remembering correctly FC sheetrock has two ingredients that makes it safer, fiberglass so it doesn't crumb during a fire and a chemical that turns to water vapor during a fire. Added benefit is no one is putting their fist or a 2X4 through the wall and it's sounddeading properties. I've always use FC when I've remodeled or finished my basement, it's worth the piece of mind. Also every wall in the garage.

BTW the current price of rock, is beyond ridiculus.

 

[OldCarGuy]

I only needed to made a few improvement. One being replacing 26 eight foot double tube T12 fluorescent full shaded Lithonia fixtures with 36 four foot Honeywell LED lights. At 12' height, Both make just above 100 candlepower light at working level. I purchased 100 fixtures at $10.00 each. About a fourth the price of the t12 fixtures with bulbs. The Honeywell is name only, not the quality delivered from the USA made products. Of the 72 that I put up in this shop and my other garages. I used Three of the 28 extra's fixtures to replace the ones that failed.


Here's what 10,000 pounds of 5/8" 4' by 12' and a few 4' by 8' Fire Rated sheetrock look like on my trailer.. Two years ago set me back $9.60 each.. Today's price runs in the $14.00 range..