Soccer918843
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So since osb is sky rocketed does anyone have anything else they have found to be a good result to finish there interior walls with other than osb and Sheetrock?
Interior wall finishing osb alternative
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Firebrick43
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Steel liner panels
Jakemedic
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I went for 3/4 cabinet grade plywood. Wasn’t that much more expensive than 3/4 OSB, and with a clear finish, it should be gorgeous. Then again, I’m making a woodworking shop, that may be used to showcase my cabinets at some point. Metal liner will be used for ceiling and the top 2’ of walls. Might actually finish putting up the plywood this weekend. I believe I have 9 sheets left. Best of luck with your project and have fun!
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Soccer918843
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Do you have any photos of it? Just cabinet grade pine? I was also thinking of ship lap ect
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Soccer918843
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Im considering doing this on the ceiling but feel like on the walls it will be a pain to run wires outlets and attach items to the walls across the ribs
JackOfDiamonds
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't sheetrock the absolute cheapest thing? Why all the love for OSB?
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Soccer918843
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I live in northern Ny the Sheetrock will crack unless it’s heated at 65 all year long every garage I’ve seen with Sheetrock cracks and looks crappy
Firebrick43
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Wiring is fine, especially surface mount EMT. Behind the wall wiring okay to. Just need to prep lab where the flat is.
As for hanging things on the wall, well I don’t do that much. But the few things I have I just use some plywood blocks the thickness of the ribs behind the object
being hung.
Dents, dings, the aforementioned cracked seams. Why is there any love for sheetrock?
danieldd
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Sheetrock prices have skyrocketed as well. Its over $10 for a 4x8 sheet.
Firebrick43
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Cause it’s smooth, can be highly finished, and has a superior fire resistance if using type C on the ceilings and type X on the walls. Most people don’t throw things at their walls to dent and ding them?
As far as cracking, I have seen new houses crack drywall due to moisture shrinkage of the lumber and due to crappy work. Most garages here are fire taped which means the fastest and crappiest work by the new guy on the taping crew.
But I have seen many drywall garages here in north West Indiana that are unheated and crack free if they were finished with care.
James-W
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I live in S.E. Wisconsin, have drywall on my garage walls and ceiling, and trust me when I tell you it gets quite cold here too. I don't heat my garage to 65 degrees all the time, but I do keep the temperature at 50 degrees when I am not working out there. Since I built the garage in 2012 until today no cracks have appeared.
I have seen some sheetrocked garages. After 15 or 20 years they ALL have dents and maybe even holes.
Moving equipment around and leaning things on the wall is enough to screw up your precious sheetrock.
Maybe we should pour 2" concrete slabs since if you're not really going to use it it might be fine...
nadogail
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I am unaware of any problem with Sheetrock in cold weather, but my father's garage in Alaska was lined with Asbestos Mill Board.
James-W
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You can come check out the walls in my garage if you want, there are no dents or holes. Granted, the drywall has only been up for 8 years, but still, it looks like the day it was done and will no doubt continue to look that way.
But even if do put a hole in the drywall, so what? It can be patched in a few minutes with a minimal effort and you will never see the repair. Trying fixing a hole in your in your OSB so nobody will be able to tell.
Everybody puts what they feel is best on their walls and ceiling, and that is the way it SHOULD be. Some of us prefer drywall, apparently you feel OSB is the best thing. That's OK, we can all disagree about things and still be friends. Beside, it gives us something to discuss over a beer.
Firebrick43
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And enters the straw man argument!
Lol $10 of sheetrock scrap and a small tub of mud can fix any damage to the "precious" sheetrock. If you're putting that many holes in sheetrock accidentally I think you have other problems.
But why put up with doing repair when you can put up something that doesn't get damage.
The op clearly said no sheetrock...
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Soccer918843
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Originally I was going to Sheetrock but after looking at several garages that cracked on the tape lines and such I’d rather go with a harder heavier product and something I can hang light things on without being in studs. I don’t know if it’s the cold or if it’s the incredible bad frost we get here that ruins swimming pools and heaves concrete if not done correctly that is maintained the Sheetrock boat last the years in this area.with osb at over $20 a sheet i May have to wait it out or possibly just price out some rough cut lumber and place down and install on the walls
Jakemedic
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Got a bit farther but these are the latest. Material nice to work with, heavy by yourself at 60+ pounds a sheet. Going to clear poly the walls with satin finish. The last two feet will be steel, the same as what will be on the ceiling. Should finish the walls this week and get the steel ordered. Need to do an attic access for blown in insulation........
Honestly, I would have rather had tongue and groove. But the cost went through the roof and would have cost thousands to do. Would have been amazing though. This choice gives me a similar look, at about 1/2 the cost.
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I think I would wait it out. Once winter rolls around and general building slows down, I'd hope that prices will fall. It might be nice a nice winter project to get you out of the house.
Jake, the place looks nice.
Jake, the place looks nice.
WisJim
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I built my current garage over 25 years ago and the sheetrock interior has no cracks or other damage. It isn't heated and we have quite the temperature swings in Wisconsin. My new garage is in town and code requires type X sheetrock in the garage, and also some other walls due to closeness to property lines (which required variances to get even the size of building I am getting.)
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Soccer918843
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How much was that a sheet is it 1/2”?
Jakemedic
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It is 3/4” and was around 34.00 after a 10% off coupon for my birthday. It’s so cool, some of the grain matches from sheet to sheet.
1/2” was 30.00 a sheet I think anyhow.
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rburke65
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I used 4’x10’ sheets of GP Smart Siding. Come primed, and easy to trim around outlets. I have been real happy with it.
Jakemedic
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That would have been nice, but it was hard to find in my area for some reason. Cost wise would have been a wash, considering the metal for the top 2’ of wall.
spudley
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Any sawmills nearby? A guy near me makes some beautiful T&G knotty pine that is only slightly more than today's osb.
NuthinFancy
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Interesting idea. What led you to choose this?
I'm guessing you painted it (white?) for better light reflection?
I used it (factory painted) for the exterior of my shed (2017) and am very happy with it.
I don't want drywall or OSB and this might be a suitable alternative, although I like the utility something heftier, such as 3/4 ply offers.
My application is an attached garage (circa 1964) and fire rating for the common wall is a consideration.
The search continues...
santagary
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white pegboard...1/4" and use the walls for storage....looks great and much cheaper than shelves and wall to wall cabinets. IMHO