Alternative to sheetrock? - CountryPlans Forum
Dec 13, 2012 · That being said, I'm not fond of sheetrock for buildings that may go unheated in the winter like cabins. If the budget can't stand it, fine, but, I would exhaust my options for wood siding first. Sawmills, reclaimed, auctions, craigslist, habitat for humanity re-stores, etc.
Sheetrock alternatives
Jun 16, 2007 · I am going to room off a small area in my workshop that I can insulate and air condition. In planning it and making a list of materials needed I got to thinking about whether any other materials might substitute for the sheetrock so commonly used. I haven't checked 1/4" masonite prices yet, but it seems it could have some advantages over sheetrock.
5/8 Sheetrock....ceiling and walls - CountryPlans Forum
Mar 20, 2006 · -Jam the sheetrock in place then quickly grab the T sitting nearby hopefully and jam it under the sheetrock. It will wedge between the floor and the sheetrock holding it tight in place while you finish fastening it permanently. We used to make the top of the Tee about 3' or so wide- maybe an inch or so extra long.
Weight of insulation on sheetrock - CountryPlans Forum
Logged. November 20, 2011, 08:59:39 PM. Insulated the attic on my house this weekend. R-75 - 140 bags - about 3000 pounds. As you can imagine it took quite a while so I had plenty of time to think while I was up there. One of the things I started thinking about was if all that insulation could cause my sheetrock to sag over time.
Rough cut Hemlock Pine Ceiling/walls
Jan 25, 2014 · One of the few tools that I don't own is a planer and a table router. I found pine T&G 1x8 for $1.00 a BF. I can get the rough cut for about half the cost of that however, the rough cut will need planed. I really didn't care about the roughness of the finish other than I don't want it collecting dust and dirt.
Hanging Sheetrock on Walls - Fine Homebuilding
Dec 22, 2008 · Hanging Sheetrock on Walls - Fine Homebuilding. Started by MountainDon, October 14, 2008, 08:12:29 PM.
Walls - sheetrock to siding - what goes where?
May 15, 2005 · Walls - sheetrock to siding - what goes where? Started by Chuckca, May 15, 2005, 04:36:34 PM. Previous topic - Next topic
T&G pine paneling questions - CountryPlans Forum
Nov 9, 2011 · Quote from: mpls_ham on November 14, 2011, 11:01:25 AM Good info! Question.....I plan to use T&G on my vaulted ceiling (12/12 pitch) and sheetrock the walls.
Drywall & Battens? - CountryPlans Forum
Jul 13, 2008 · I am building a 1 1/2 story cabin in Alaska----24x24 with 10x24 loft and 10x24 two story porch/balcony. Roof is 12/12 pitch with cathedral ceiling--peak is 24' above floor. I will be using 1x6 T&G pine for ceiling. Walls are 12'. Am considering using 4x12 rock applied vertically on walls and using 1x6 pine "battens" on the vertical seams.
Framing for paneled walls? - CountryPlans Forum
Sep 17, 2009 · Framing for paneled walls? Started by MushCreek, September 17, 2009, 03:22:26 PM. Previous topic - Next topic.