Fun Starts...

[ARbuilder223]

Well im to the point of framing the inner walls to run electrial and sheet rock it. Its 24 x 40 with 10' walls. Will be used for minor car work and gunsmithing.. any ideas will be helpful. Thanks

 

[ARbuilder223]

Step two..

 

[slimpickins]

Nice building! Time to start moving in. Looking forward to more pics.

 

[ARbuilder223]

Thanks..still wondering about the ceiling. i was thinking about a drop ceiling instead od framing all the supports for sheetrock, plus easier access

 

[John in OH]

Check out how Absea did his pole barn ceiling.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45070

It looks great and I'm hoping to do the same in my new garage.

 

[dlenkewich]

Thanks..still wondering about the ceiling. i was thinking about a drop ceiling instead od framing all the supports for sheetrock, plus easier access

I'd think humidity in a shop/garage would be too much for the drop ceiling panels. They'd sag in the middle, probably look quite poor in no time.

You could consider putting up a metal ceiling, though you should make some sort of walk-way in the attic, jumping those gaps in the trusses can be a task.

 

[ARbuilder223]

Thanks for the info..any other routes other than metal?

 

[ARbuilder223]

Got the walls framed up, breaker box and plug housings hung...and got a sweet deal on a suspended ceiling this weekend. Thank god for craigslist!!

 

[Dawgfan]

Consider closed cell spray foam on the walls first, then fiberglass on top of that. I did that on a similar structure and it worked great. Really tight and no wall sweating. I couldn't tell from the pictures if it is already insulated.

 

[ARbuilder223]

yes, it has the roll on insulation now..thinking about buying more insulation to install after my wiring to help the sheetrock

 

[ARbuilder223]

Quick update..

i ran all the wiring and installed a disconect at the rear of the shop, finally have some temperary lights up...so no more cords running everywhere..

 

[jktruck150]

You shoudl definately look into the spray foam insulation. Also, what about 1x boards? They make a great decorative ceiling, but still remains somewhat inexpensive. I am waiting to see some gunsmithing!