Interior Wall material?

[Jawgarage]

What have you all used for second floor storage walls? Looking for cheapest and worthwhile solution to leep people and stuff from falling through to first floor below. First floor walls and ceiling I am using 1/2 drywall.

 

[rustyjames]

Drywall is about as cheap as it gets, and easiest to work with. On top of that it's not combustible.

 

[ddawg16]

Another vote for drywall....though I'd go 5/8". It's a lot tougher

 

[JRC3]

Cheapest and easiest might be wire or utility fencing. Not sure of you exact setup and needs to know if that's even an option or possibility.

Drywall seems cheap enough depending on the volume and budget.

 

[forAK]

pvc

1/2 drywall will work fine. That's what's used in 2 story houses with interior walls.

 

[ddawg16]

If this is an attached structure and the wall is adjacent to the house, it MUST be 5/8" Type X

 

[Jawgarage]

Thanks everyone. It is my detached teo story garage build. Drywall seems to be the way to go. I guess what I am vacillating about is that I'm going to be working on finishing the interior over time and will need access behind some of the walls later on and sheetrock does not work well for that. Maybe I go with a thin screwed on OSB on those interior second floor walls that need the protection so nobody or nothing falls down below and then do drywall everywhere else as I live with it for a while and after figuring out my final wiring needs for lights and then insulate.

Jeff

 

[383]

Great looking garage! If it will be unfinished space we usually use 7/16" osb 4' high. We usually mount one 2' piece on each side with hinges and a barrel bolt to allow access behind it for wiring and insulation. If you are going to finish the attic space, drywall may be your best option, an you could leave one space between trusses open temporarily.

 

[ddawg16]

I realize you want access....

But....

If you plan ahead...run all the wire you think you will ever need....you can button it up and chances will never have to go into it again.

I'd do drywall for the fire protection aspect

 

[forAK]

Just make a temp door at the bottom of the stairs. Put a hasp on it to keep unwanted kids or pets out of the space while you're not there. Then you're not duplicating work.

 

[Jawgarage]

Awesome ideas guys. Really. Love the cattle panels for certain parts and the do most of it while leaving some sheetrock sheets off. Now to take the measurements and place an order for this and the insulation!!!

Jeff

 

[mr48chev]

I'd go with the locking door or gate at the bottom of the stairs. Lock it and forget it except when you are working up there or taking something up to or down from there.