Metal garage walls

[mkymo]

Thinking of adding walls inside of my garage. I've seen people using OSB/T1-11. Should I just use TEK screws and mount right into the tubular steel studs or lag 2x4's to metal studs first?

Mike

 

[RivennHewn]

How about a little more info, and better yet.....Pics!

 

[mkymo]

Ok, I'll post some in the AM.

Mike

 

[Ron Fletcher]

I'd frame it up with studs, run electric and then cover it with siding. It is a bit pricier, but it will look nicer than OSB.

 

[zcar751]

I would stud it every 24 inches or you will have some flex in the walls that could become a problem in the future especially if you want to hang anything off the wall.

 

[mkymo]

Ok, I understand framing it out every 24". Never framed anything in a metal shed before tho. How would I attach it to the shed? Bottom plate into concrete, and every other stud into the tubular studs that are 4' apart? Sry, I but want to do it right the first time!

Mike

 

[mkymo]

Here is a pic of the garage. 20x40 Carolina Carport

 

[Mattlt]

Curious if you'd be sheeting the ceiling as well? Are those roofs/ceilings rated for a dead load? Obviously no snow load in Florida. Plywood / OSB would add a lot of weight to that roof... You may want to check with the manufacturer regarding the interior load.

Something like that would never survive a MN winter.

 

[texas webb]

If your existing building is 48" between posts,frame new 16" metal wood or metal
studs add elect and insulation as needed then osb or 1/2" ply.You can insulate
the ceiling if you span the rafters with chicken wire and use the insulation uaed in metal buildings.Your roof not designed to support weight!!!

 

[Riverside]

What about running 2x2's horizontally across the metal tubes? (You will probably want 16" spacing to have reasonable rigidity.) For ceiling insulation, you may want to consider that foil/bubble wrap type insulation since that is what the manufacturers of tube-frame buildings use. (It's light weight.)

 

[mkymo]

I'm not planning on doing anything to the ceiling except maybe foam, I figured it could not support much weight. As the for the walls, I'll do what is recommended and add some more studs with electric and insulation so I have a sturdy place to mount shelving, etc. thanks for the replays!!!

Mike