On Oct 14, 1:57*pm, DD_BobK wrote:
On Oct 14, 6:00*am, jamesgangnc wrote:

I'm building a garage with some living space above it. *I'd like to
insulate and cover the walls in the garage area as well. *But I'd
rather use something besides wallboard since it is so easily damaged.
(See the funny but true earlier posting defintion of a table saw as a
device for shooting lumber into the wall.) *Are there any good
alternatives beside 1/4" paneling? *That won't break the bank.

jg-

Depends on what level of performance & look you'd be satisfied
with......

I would suggest 1/2 or 7/16 osb over the studs and *a "finish" of 1/2"
drywall (walls) *and 5/8 drywall alone on the ceiling.

If your garage is 25' x 25' you're looking at less than $200 worth of
extra sheet goods (osb). *If you're DIY'ing, the layer of osb will
make the installation of the drywall even easier.

How tall are the walls? *Perimeter stem wall?

Unless oyu're in earhquake country or a high wind area, I'd suggest
the osb be installed horizontal (unblocked) *to increase "over the
studs" bending strength and reduce time & cost. * *Drywall can go
either way (your perference) but place the sheets to avoid "joints
over joints". *With staggered joints the drywall will "block" the osb
& vice versa......stronger wall & less chance of a drywall seam
problem.

If oyu want to go "lowest" cost...just osb on the walls but osb paints
up kinda messy.

cheers
Bob

Relative bought used home.It has garage. About 18 by 21 feet. Plaster
board walls already showing some slight damage.
He has added a four foot wall of OSB around the garage to protect
lower down and is mounting shelves to wall studs above in certain
areas. Garage ceiling (no living space just a low attic above) is also
plaster board; not sure of thickness but would have met fire code when
built about 17 years ago.