Alternatives to drywall?
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Junkman,
The car lift is one of those extravagances that I'm sure glad I bought. I've got a restored musclecar ('69 camaro) that needs constant upkeep; for example, last winter I pulled the motor and changed the rear main seal and oil pan gasket. A guy could do this with jack stands and a lot of time on his back, but a lift sure does make it faster/easier/more pleasant.
Another example, I can lift my JD3320 and pull the mower blades without pulling off the mower deck, or jacking up the tractor. If I were a little more precise with a 4" grinder, I could probably sharpen the blades without removing them.
Another thing that comes in handy is that I use the lift to store my car. I put it on the lift, jack it up and leave it there for the winter, and can still use the space underneath for another car, or other misc. stuff (like lawn mowers, snow plow, etc.). My tractor will NOT fit under the lift with the ROPS extended.
To lift a car to a comfortable working height, you probably need 12' ceilings. If you're short, or you don't mind stooping a lot, you might be able to get away with 10'.
If you decide you want to build to suit a lift, consider a 2 poster. They're better suited to working on cars because you can get to wheels, suspension parts, etc. 2 post lifts do require significantly more sturdy floors than 4 posters, and a bit of installation. On the other hand, 4 posters can be equipped with wheels (which come in handy).
-nosualc
The car lift is one of those extravagances that I'm sure glad I bought. I've got a restored musclecar ('69 camaro) that needs constant upkeep; for example, last winter I pulled the motor and changed the rear main seal and oil pan gasket. A guy could do this with jack stands and a lot of time on his back, but a lift sure does make it faster/easier/more pleasant.
Another example, I can lift my JD3320 and pull the mower blades without pulling off the mower deck, or jacking up the tractor. If I were a little more precise with a 4" grinder, I could probably sharpen the blades without removing them.
Another thing that comes in handy is that I use the lift to store my car. I put it on the lift, jack it up and leave it there for the winter, and can still use the space underneath for another car, or other misc. stuff (like lawn mowers, snow plow, etc.). My tractor will NOT fit under the lift with the ROPS extended.
To lift a car to a comfortable working height, you probably need 12' ceilings. If you're short, or you don't mind stooping a lot, you might be able to get away with 10'.
If you decide you want to build to suit a lift, consider a 2 poster. They're better suited to working on cars because you can get to wheels, suspension parts, etc. 2 post lifts do require significantly more sturdy floors than 4 posters, and a bit of installation. On the other hand, 4 posters can be equipped with wheels (which come in handy).
-nosualc
Tom_H
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wood paneling, vinyl siding, 2x6 tongue and groove, 1x8 shiplap, half-logs, lath and plaster (if you hate drywall, wait 'till you try this! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif ), plywood covered with chickenwire as a substrate then mortar on artificial rock
LarryD
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nasdaqsam, are you refering to FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Plywood)?
This is an 1/8" plastic cover glued to plywood. It's got a texture but still kinda smooth. It's used in a lot of wet locations as well as food areas.
This is an 1/8" plastic cover glued to plywood. It's got a texture but still kinda smooth. It's used in a lot of wet locations as well as food areas.
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Another alternative to drywall is plaster installation. I would specifically suggest venetian plaster so you get that calm look for your place.
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old thread, but still relevant.
I hate drywall. Junk material.
What I do is MDO or birch plywood. Not much higher in materials cost in absolute terms, gives a great anchoring surface, and you can treat the seems with battens or caulk them (probably tape them too, but I haven't tried that yet
I hate drywall. Junk material.
What I do is MDO or birch plywood. Not much higher in materials cost in absolute terms, gives a great anchoring surface, and you can treat the seems with battens or caulk them (probably tape them too, but I haven't tried that yet
The tileboard stuff I've also heard referred to as "Shower Board" because it is used for shower walls.
One other thing you might want to consider is a product that is called "Barnside" at lowes. It's a material almost like 1/4" thick cardboard, but heavier duty, and covered with a texture that I'd say most closely resembles the texture of aged wooden fence pickets. It's neat looking stuff, gives a real rustic, yet professional appearence and would probably be sufficiently strong to hold up lighter shelves or heavier shelves if you up the fastener count. It's good for both interior and exterior use. I built an outbuilding for a hot tub back around 2002 (and still haven't painted it) and used the barnside for the exterior.
Here is a link to the barnside at Lowes.
One other thing you might want to consider is a product that is called "Barnside" at lowes. It's a material almost like 1/4" thick cardboard, but heavier duty, and covered with a texture that I'd say most closely resembles the texture of aged wooden fence pickets. It's neat looking stuff, gives a real rustic, yet professional appearence and would probably be sufficiently strong to hold up lighter shelves or heavier shelves if you up the fastener count. It's good for both interior and exterior use. I built an outbuilding for a hot tub back around 2002 (and still haven't painted it) and used the barnside for the exterior.
Here is a link to the barnside at Lowes.
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For our barn, our contractor applied wood paneling and it's really nice.
jdmar
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I think the FRP is fiberglass reinforced panel. Even the box stores have it (4 x 8 sheets) but you can get it in larger sizes. Hold on to your wallet though. You'd think it would be cheap but usually runs over $15 per sheet. It is also flimsy stuff (about 1/8" as stated above) and is almost always glued to a firm base. You often see it in gas station bathrooms because it is so cleanable. Since you need to also pay for a stiff surface below I immagine it would be cost prohibitive. You also usually use edge and seam protective pieces...more cost.
I have a similar size barn and am just putting up painted OSB. I like its stiffness, easy availability, cost, replaceability, and screwing thins to it if needed. When I built I put the 2x6 wall on a 3-4' block foundation. So even thought I have nearly 12' ceilings I only need 8" high OSB sheets. Let us know what you do and send some pics of the project if ya can. Good luck.
Peter
I have a similar size barn and am just putting up painted OSB. I like its stiffness, easy availability, cost, replaceability, and screwing thins to it if needed. When I built I put the 2x6 wall on a 3-4' block foundation. So even thought I have nearly 12' ceilings I only need 8" high OSB sheets. Let us know what you do and send some pics of the project if ya can. Good luck.
Peter
