Will interior corrugated siding hold blown in insulation?

[V-10 Killer]

I've been thinking about ordering that 3' wide corrugated siding from Lowes in place of using drywall in my new garage ceiling. But I was wondering from people who have used it could tell me if they think it'll handle the weight of 9-10" of blown in cellulose insulation? I know it's pretty thin (29 gauge from what another thread mentioned), but it the ribbing is run perpendicular to the trusses, I would think the corrugations would make it strong enough.

Any experience with this?

Thanks

 

[Itzkwik]

I'm interested in this answer too. I'm going to use the same thing for my ceiling. The guy at the lumber yard said it would work fine. Not sure if he knew what he was talking about or if he just wanted to sell the tin.

 

[Aceman]

Blown-in insulation is very light, the tin would handle it easily.

 

[PAToyota]

The weight wouldn't be a problem, but you would want to consider how you are going to seal the joints. Even overlapping pieces I think that over time you would find dust from the insulation drifting down from the joints...

 

[JMURiz]

I'm doing this for my interior ceiling as well, but I plan on using batts of insulation so I don't have to worry so much about the joints.

 

[W-Cummins]

It will work just fine, remember you can walk on it on the roof the light weight your going to hold up with it will be nothing. As for sealing it, I wouldn't waste my time the overlap will seal it just fine ( use stitch screws ). IF you really need some thing, you might want to seal it on the ends, by the walls, with an inside closer strip.

William...

 

[medic583]

Wouldn't the vapour barrier seal it in?

 

[V-10 Killer]

Wouldn't the vapour barrier seal it in?

I was thinking that would be the easiest route too.

Thanks for all the comments guys.

 

[medic583]

I know it's pretty thin (29 gauge from what another thread mentioned), but it the ribbing is run perpendicular to the trusses, I would think the corrugations would make it strong enough.

Even though it is thin... you will be screwing it to each stud and with the ribs running perpendicular... it is going to be plenty strong enough.

Big fan of metal here (in certain areas)... soo much easier to handle than OSB or drywall when one is working by themselves or with limited help.

 

[HabitatPro]

I have mine that way. 36 by 48 with a 12 foot cieling that carries a LOT of insulation. and dont sweat dust from above. None yet in 8 years here.

 

[Bruce T]

I'm doing mine like that as we speak. Walls too. I put batt in the walls and when the ceiling is done I will do blown in up there. I do have a room up there to so it will be real easy. I'm in Freeland if you want to check it out before you buy. Also don't buy it from lowes, you can get it from other places cheaper and it will be cut to the exact length (by the inch) for you needs. Its also available in 20 some colors.

 

[V-10 Killer]

I've decided to use 1/2" BC pine on the walls so I can fasten stuff to it easier. I'll use construction adhesive too, so it'll really stiffen the structure.
But you have me curious now. Where would be a good place to get a price on that siding?
I know I could show it to the serviceperson at lowes and they'd match the price.

 

[medic583]

I've decided to use 1/2" BC pine on the walls so I can fasten stuff to it easier. I'll use construction adhesive too, so it'll really stiffen the structure.

Heh V-10... make sure you have absolutely everything done in those walls you need to have done now... or in the future (like adding 220V plugs) as that construction adhesive will make it a real ****** to ever get into them again.

 

[Bruce T]

I ordered it from ubc in freeland. I have an account there and get a slight discount. I looked around and for my type of panel (liner panel) it runs around $1.78-1.90 a foot. I think I paid $1.76 a foot with free delivery. My panel is called a liner panel because the paint does not have uv protection in it so it a bit cheaper. Still the same thickness and available in 20 some colors. I like the idea of being able to add to or take from my electrical system whenever I want. Plus there is no way I would want to finish that much drywall.

 

[V-10 Killer]

Cool. Maybe I'll have to catch up with ya some time and see how it looks.
Meanwhile, I have to get back to work on mine. I had a 3 day weekend off, and only laid about a square of shingles. Not exactly what I call progress, but everyone needs a break now and then.