MeNeedGarage
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I'm about to complete a steel shop. i'm considering framing the inside up to about 10'. It's 40x60. I was talking to one guy that was using plywood. What do people think about plywood versus sheet rock?
Steel shop internal framing
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Big Bad Dad
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Is this a private garage or a commercial building? You may not be allowed to use plywood because it is considered a combustible material. Probably best check with your local code inspector.
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MeNeedGarage
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It's a private shop. I'll check.
matt_i
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I think I'd wait to see if any moisture issues in your climate and useage.
If its not insulated it can rain from the underside of the roof.
The metal building supplier may be able to supply sort of an internal sheet siding that's gloss white, reflects light, and won't be affected nearly as much by such moisture issues. Also, noncombustible, in case you plan to do welding inside of the shop.
If its not insulated it can rain from the underside of the roof.
The metal building supplier may be able to supply sort of an internal sheet siding that's gloss white, reflects light, and won't be affected nearly as much by such moisture issues. Also, noncombustible, in case you plan to do welding inside of the shop.
Wall covering has been one of the great debate discussions here at GJ.
Some guys prefer drywall for a smoother finish and feel that it is safer, while others prefer the ruggedness and "hang things anywhere" with plywood/OSB.
Follow code if it needs to, if not, consider your options and stand by your decision, it's your shop and cash.
Some guys prefer drywall for a smoother finish and feel that it is safer, while others prefer the ruggedness and "hang things anywhere" with plywood/OSB.
Follow code if it needs to, if not, consider your options and stand by your decision, it's your shop and cash.
sberry
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If one went to the trouble of building a steel building would I hang it full of wood panels? I have 8 ft sheet metal liner panel.
I got insurance underwriter to come with the agent, I don't know how much it saved me but they oh and ah over all steel and piped wiring.
I got insurance underwriter to come with the agent, I don't know how much it saved me but they oh and ah over all steel and piped wiring.
jb3
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Combine them
3/4 inch OSB, then skin it with drywall. Then you can hang stuff anywhere and still have the fire rating of sheetrock
3/4 inch OSB, then skin it with drywall. Then you can hang stuff anywhere and still have the fire rating of sheetrock
sberry
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You can hit a girt to do hanging, if I was to drywall again why add the expense and fire potential, this is why they make metal studs. Most supply companies offer a liner panel as an option.
There are a few things a guy might screw up but personally have all free standing furniture. What are the girt elevations? Parts of many buildings are done differently, with deep rib sheeting can span 8 ft on sidewalls. Mine are hanging with a coupl screws per sheet, if I was in super hi wind might screw them up tight but can remove to run utilities behind easily.
A pallet jack is pretty easy to store, allows it all to be modular.
It either hangd from the upper girt or is on wheels or can use a pallet jack.
There are a few things a guy might screw up but personally have all free standing furniture. What are the girt elevations? Parts of many buildings are done differently, with deep rib sheeting can span 8 ft on sidewalls. Mine are hanging with a coupl screws per sheet, if I was in super hi wind might screw them up tight but can remove to run utilities behind easily.
A pallet jack is pretty easy to store, allows it all to be modular.
It either hangd from the upper girt or is on wheels or can use a pallet jack.
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MeNeedGarage
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The shop will be insulated. The insulation has the white Vinyl looking backing.
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sberry, what is a sheet metal liner panel? I'll have an area for welding and metal work. That sounds like a good solution. I do prefer plywood, and will probably use that in the woodworking area.
i used plywood for mine, when it was cheap, and yes its a welding shop, but im not going hold a torch up to the wall. with drywall you can lean a broom against it and it will leave a hole. some people say metal but that not cheap either and loud