Drywall in the garage question

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Originally Posted by Slava

This doesn't really make sense to me. Does drywall rot? I know for a lot of curved walls and things of that nature that they (the builders) purposefully soak the drywall and bend it to fit, and then let it dry. Whats the difference in a garage?

(Asking, not trying to be difficult!)

it grows mold when its wet and isnt able to dry. as long as it stays dry then you are fine.

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by Red

If you still have a chance use some OSB on some walls or parts of them. It's so nice to be able to put a nail anywhere without looking for the 2X4s.


Nevermind, just read your last post. You don't want the fire hazard.

Actually that is one of the reasons for not finishing the drywall- I'm actually taking the time to measure where I'm putting the drywall screws so they form a perfect vertical line. So when the time comes to hang something I know exactly where the 2X6s are.

[Stranger]

Originally Posted by Slava

This doesn't really make sense to me. Does drywall rot? I know for a lot of curved walls and things of that nature that they (the builders) purposefully soak the drywall and bend it to fit, and then let it dry. Whats the difference in a garage?

(Asking, not trying to be difficult!)

Drywall will rot if it is exposed to water for long periods of time. As long as it doesn't sit in a pool of water it will be fine.

[Ironhorse]

Speaking of insulation... When putting in the batts(?), is it OK to put them on top of the wiring (effectively sandwiching the wiring between the insulation and the concrete wall)? This is in my basement.

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Originally Posted by Stranger

As long as it doesn't sit in a pool of water it will be fine.

and as long as you dont forget to install a vapour barrier and heat your garage

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Speaking of insulation... When putting in the batts(?), is it OK to put them on top of the wiring (effectively sandwiching the wiring between the insulation and the concrete wall)? This is in my basement.

When I did my basement and the garage- I did a trick that was shown on the insulation bags. I made a cut in the back of the bat across the width of it where the wire goes. Then I sandwiched the wire inside the insulation.

I don't think it's a big deal to have it pushed back, but you don't want the wires to be under stress. I would also feel better knowing the wires are protected somewhat from condensation.

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Originally Posted by ken0042

When I did my basement and the garage- I did a trick that was shown on the insulation bags. I made a cut in the back of the bat across the width of it where the wire goes. Then I sandwiched the wire inside the insulation.

I don't think it's a big deal to have it pushed back, but you don't want the wires to be under stress. I would also feel better knowing the wires are protected somewhat from condensation.

plus you might forget where a wire is if it's hidden and put a screw through it.

[4X4]

Originally Posted by GoinAllTheWay

I honestly don't know how people in this climate can go without a garage. I, for one, would suffer badly without.

Remote.Starter

Though I must admit that I'll be seeking heated, underground in the very near future.