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Started by Firewoodjoe, November 29, 2015, 08:34:05 PM

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Firewoodjoe

Hey guys. I'm getting ready to do the interior on my shop/garage. I've seen mostly metal roofing inside and Im not a fan of the ribs. Hanging shelving and such I'd rather have smooth. And my ceiling is 14 foot and I don't want to loose any height. Steel roofing is 1 1/2" thick do to ribs. Drywall breaks and is heavy. I'm thinking some kind of shower type pvc panel for the walls and or wainscot for the ceiling. Any thoughts or ideas? Thanks!

North River Energy

Any fire code restrictions on interior exposed PVC?
Regardless of appearance, if I were to redo my shop, I'd go with the most fire resistant material possible.

Firewoodjoe

I don't know if it's firecode or not. It's not attached to a home. But I'm sure they still want safe material.

beenthere

I'd say the drywall is your best bet, and need it under the shower stall panels anyway.
What is the savings in cost going to the pvc panel vs. drywall?
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Firewoodjoe

None. The drywall is cheaper than anything. But it breaks if a jack handle hits it and it's more weight then I'd like to add to my roof. Plus I have to watch water.

beenthere

Give us a link or brand name of the pvc panel you are thinking of putting up. Want to see if it is more than 1/8" thick ;)
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azmtnman

What about plain ole' OSB? It's more durable than drywall and not much more expensive. I have used it in a number of garage projects.
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Yup, most of the interior walls and ceilings in our guest house are paneled with ΒΌ" OSB.  Some are painted and some are wall papered.  The ceilings are rough sheetrock mudded and painted.
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Firewoodjoe

It's 1/16  4x8 sheets. And it's almost $20 each. I'm thinking maybe osb and the plastic panel around the bottom 8 foot. Then bead board or wainscot for the top and ceiling. It's already shiny white and only $9 per 4x8.

Firewoodjoe

I really like solid aluminum fositt but at $18 for a 16"x12 foot piece it would be costly. Steel realy is my best option for the ceiling but it's 14 foot. If I do steel that will drop it to 13' 10 1/2". My log truck stakes are 13' 5". That doesn't leave much to jack up.

Woodhauler

Quote from: Firewoodjoe on November 30, 2015, 05:04:24 AM
I really like solid aluminum fositt but at $18 for a 16"x12 foot piece it would be costly. Steel realy is my best option for the ceiling but it's 14 foot. If I do steel that will drop it to 13' 10 1/2". My log truck stakes are 13' 5". That doesn't leave much to jack up.
Steel is the only way to go! You can wash it with pressure washer if needed, also most insurance companys want some sort of steel not wood on the inside. Your first mistake was going 14 ft not 16! Mine is 16ft and my stakes are 13.6 and I can lift loader off and set bucket on floor if needed.
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scgargoyle

Old fashioned 5V tin is only 1/2" thick. Buy it already painted white (or whatever color you like) and the ceiling is finished as soon as it is installed. Steel is much cheaper from a manufacturer/distributor than from a big box store, and they'll make it whatever lengths you need.
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Firewoodjoe

When I built it I wasn't driving a log truck haha. Was just thinking ahead for anything street legal. 16 should have been done. I'll look up this 5v!

Firewoodjoe

What about mini corrugated steel. It's only 1/4" tall. But I can only find it in galv. Would that be ok for lighting?

flyboy16101

I used 3/8 sob on the walls and I am in the process of putting up foam board with an aluminum foil on it for the ceiling. Several of the neighbors have done it in there shops, it's light, reflects the light back to the floor, and gives you a little extra R value. The only down fall is that it's easy to break if you have low ceilings and a a not so carefully helper moving long lumber and sticks of steel around
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Woodhauler

Quote from: Firewoodjoe on November 30, 2015, 05:04:24 AM
I really like solid aluminum fositt but at $18 for a 16"x12 foot piece it would be costly. Steel realy is my best option for the ceiling but it's 14 foot. If I do steel that will drop it to 13' 10 1/2". My log truck stakes are 13' 5". That doesn't leave much to jack up.
5 1/2  inches is plenty to get tires off! You ain't saving anything by trying to gain a ich or so on your height!
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21incher

Around here  they use ribbed steel panels and then blow insulation above it. You may want to check the PSF load rating of your trusses to make sure they are rated to cary a ceiling. :)
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Firewoodjoe

Woodhauler I hear you and I'm thinking the same. I didn't plan to be a truck mechanic and I'm still not planing on it. It's just to make life easier on me. It's not my truck. I just maintain it and drive it. And yes most people here do steel with blown in. And I built my entire garage including the trusses. All rough sawn. 2x6 top cords also. They will hold plenty. And I went with a 5/12 pitch with steel roof so snow never sticks.

bill m

Classic rib metal roofing from H.D. is only 3/4 inch high and can be purchased in many different colors.
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roger 4400

For mine I've use 1/4 white masonite sold 4x8 ft , you can also buy some perforated for your tools .
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Firewoodjoe

The exhaust stacks are also at 13' 5" so the heat and smoke may be an issue with anything wood or foam like.

Woodhauler

you are thinking about this too much! Just use the steel and you won't regret it. Mine has white on walls and celian. You can wash walls with pressure washer if needed and when you weld the steel won't burn !
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North River Energy

Quote...and when you weld the steel won't burn !

+3 to that.

gspren

  Just last week I stopped at a place that manufactures steel siding so these prices are fresh. Premium painted $2.10, standard painted $1.90, seconds $1.68. All of these are per lineal foot, 36" coverage and they will cut any length to an even inch. After talking to the sales person I'd use seconds inside but not out.
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ScottAR

We put 3/8 osb painted white. (before install)  Whatever you decide, Buy or rent a sheetrock lift to hold the panels while you get it secured.  Not all of em will go as high as 14' but some will.  Major work saver and IMO safer. 
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