Metal wall covering

[Johnny chaos]

Has anyone on here used any sheet metal type wall covering in their garage for fire protection against sparks and such? I know some on here have diamond plate but I think that is more for aesthetic reasons? Diamond plate would certainly look good but I'm open to all suggestions.

The reason I ask is, I want to section off on area of my pole barn for grinding, cutting, welding, etc. I thought three walls covered with diamond plate or sheet metal and then a portable welding curtain to form the fourth wall in turn separating the room from the remainder of the barn.

I apologize if this has been covered. I figured I would throw out the question before I went shopping as there is always someone on here with ideas. Thanks.

 

[waggie]

use thin gauge sheet metal? probably be better if you use some sort of clear curtain in case the wall catch fire, that way you can see it.

 

[Johnny chaos]

Good ponit about the curtain

 

[Jack Olsen]

I covered the wall around my fold-down welding table with inexpensive aluminum flashing. I wasn't looking for it to look especially good -- but I painted it the same color as the plywood walls, and it blends in fine.

Here it is while I was putting it together. I used ordinary roofing nails and some liquid nails adhesive to attach it.

Here it is finished. You can see I put the flashing behind it as well, then put in hooks to hold clamps.

Ventilation up above, too.