Project coming and newb intro

[Hoosiergrass75]

Hey all,, I have been lurking on this site for quite some time now, and finally decided to register since I will have a garage soon. Next month I am going to be constructing my new 26X32 garage with apartment space above.
I have already gained some useful information from this site just by lurking around..Hopefully, I can put some of those ideas and knowledge to use soon.

First question,,, What is a cheaper alternative to drywall for the garage walls?
I have pretty much narrowed my choices down to 3 different finishes, either drywall, metal roofing panels or osb. The drywall is the cheapest option, but I don't like mudding and sanding all that much, LoL. Plus, I will be finishing the upstairs apartment in the garage with drywall..Looking for some more wall finishing ideas, anyone got any great ideas?

 

[Reverend Bow]

Well to the place...

I'm in the same boat as you, Lurker with a new project

 

[Rockaholic555]

I too was a lurker, now I'm in one of those guys that has't' been here in a while. You've motivated me to organize some pictures of my space and maybe some before and after shots.

Throw some pics up and the ideas will go nuts in here.

 

[Zeke]

I think you answered your own question. Not much is cheaper than drywall. I don't understand why drywall is such a favorite unless you are building a play pen and not a working garage.

Under my bench, open studs (insulated if you want). Above is peg board, no taping required. Opposite wall has shelving, again you can't see the studs just like under the bench. It's storage. End wall is 1/4 ply, painted and with a gallery of pics and mounted old tools. Ceiling is exposed wood sheathing. I'm good with that, nice soft tones.

 

[rogsmart]

One of the things that I dig about the GJ forum is that cumulatively the members have something like 5,000 man years of garage experience. Think about that for a minute. It's like having the neighbor next door who can answer any question about garages etc.

Welcome to Hoosiergrass 75 and Reverend Bow. "Come out into the light my son, let us see you." One of the unwritten commandments of GJ seems to be, "Thou shalt not post a project without pictures." So gentlemen, keep that in mind as your projects get underway. Keep that digital camera handy and don't forget to use it.

As some old geezer somewhere said, "Shoot early, shoot often." (I think he was talking about guns, but it holds true for projects as well.)

 

[70redbee]

The ceiling in your garage will have to be ar least5/8" drywall for fire protection. Living quarters above have to be seperated by an approved system. If it were mine, I would drywall the entire garage with 5/8" drywall just to have a safe structure. You can still put what you want on the walls to suit your needs. If you have to obtain a permit there are minamum codes you will have to meet for fire protection. There may be other materials the will give you the protection you need but drywall is the cheapest.

 

[Hoosiergrass75]

The ceiling in your garage will have to be ar least5/8" drywall for fire protection. Living quarters above have to be seperated by an approved system. If it were mine, I would drywall the entire garage with 5/8" drywall just to have a safe structure. You can still put what you want on the walls to suit your needs. If you have to obtain a permit there are minamum codes you will have to meet for fire protection. There may be other materials the will give you the protection you need but drywall is the cheapest.

Yeip, I'm learning all about permits and codes..that is what has postponed my build to next month I had to file an appeal in order to construct the garage closer to my neighbors property. He was okay with it from the get go, but had to do all the paperwork and such, and pay extra money for the permit. It's amazing , at least to me, that the inspectors can tell you how to build your garage, but if there ever is a problem like a fire, then they are not held liable or are nowhere to be found, why on earth does it need to be inspected then?

My plan is not to finish it out till next spring, so I have plenty of time to decide what route to take with the walls. I do plan on taking plenty of pictures along the way..