Barn walls

[srs]

Getting ready to finish barn walls w/ OSB
-Screws or nails?
-Any experiences or mistakes I should know of
-suggestions/concerns for pegboard installation in given area's

I would really appreciate any advise,pictures etc.

Thanks,

8n4jr, I installed OSB inside my outbuilding and used 1 5/8 inch drywall screws. Worked out pretty good when I had to remove a panel to run a wire behind it. Very easy to remove. Don't make the mistake I did and that is I installed the OSB tight against each panel. When the OSB expanded it buckled a few panels. I had to unscrew the OSB, shave off about 1/8 inch or so, then reinstall it. So in the installation phase I would place a nail between each panel to allow for expansion.

 

[2manyrocks]

Maybe hold the OSB off the floor a bit so it doesn't wick moisture from the concrete.

If you anticipate welding in your shop, metal might be a better choice.

 

[SSdoxie]

Getting ready to finish barn walls w/ OSB I am going to attach it to the horizontal flat 2x4's & use 1.5" foam sheet insulation. Need to know-
-OSB thickness for walls and ceiling
-Screws or nails?
-Any experiences or mistakes I should know of
-suggestions/concerns for pegboard installation in given area's

I would really appreciate any advise,pictures etc.

Thanks,

We all got involved in your wall finish but forgot you question of peg board. I would put up the wall (steel or osb) the go back and strip the wall with 1X3 where you want the peg board. use 1/4" pegboard, it is a little harder getting your pegboard hooks locked in put they don't fall out when you pick a tool of them plus the 1/8" stuff warps to easily.

 

[mojoinco]

I put up 7/16 osb on 16" stud wall interior. On some of it I put peg board (used 1 x2 furring strips behind it). Not impressed. I got the peg board cheap enough, but with 1 1/4" ~ 3" deck screws I can hang things where I want. I also use scraps and make hangers (I did that for a 7" side arm grinder). The money is in the hangers. Peg board is nice, but I just found it more limiting than attaching things tot he OSB directly. Grab the cordless drill and a few screws, done in a minute. Simple hooks not going to work? Break out the band saw or sabre saw and a few screws. Done. And custom!

 

[8n4jr]

Hey thanks for all the reply's and the peg board advise, the peg board and hooks pulling out problem has always tried my patience. Some day I hope to be living the dream of working out of my barn and looking out at the tree's and loading up the wood stove instead of rushing off to the concrete jungle!

 

[radioman]

Since you are just covering up the walls inside, I'd just use screws to hold them up. This way if you ever make a change in future, you can just unscrew th board s off and viola acesss and reusable walls!