Walls & ceiling for storage?

[math_a]

Hello,

I am currently in the process of insulating my storage in my carport (about 10 m2), and I'm now considering what materials I should ideally choose for the walls and ceiling? It will be used for storing bikes, lawnmowers, boxes, etc., so the focus is on being practical and simple.

Does anyone have any good ideas???:S

 

[Bror]

I would choose 22 mm råspont. Simple and robust. Sturdy if you want to put up shelves or hooks.

 

[math_a]

Oh....yes, that would indeed be substantial (set it as the roof for the entire carport), but unfortunately, it would be quite time-consuming for the entire inside of the storage. I was wondering if there might be any suitable sheet material that would be quick to put up?

 

[Farzan]

Unclassified construction plywood is usually fairly cheap. It usually has cosmetic defects, but that doesn't really matter on a storage wall.

 

[Tyresö]

Unclassified construction plywood is usually reasonably cheap. It usually has cosmetic defects but that doesn't really matter on a storage wall.

Exactly! Regular 12 mm plywood, which you can fill and roll on with some paint to hide the cosmetic defects. The result is surprisingly good and you get really stable walls.

 

[math_a]

Thank you for your feedback.....very valuable!
I was considering a 16mm particle board. Would that be completely wrong?

 

[Tyresö]

Thank you for your opinions....very valuable!
I was considering a 16mm particle board. Would that be completely wrong?

Particle board can work if you don't have any moisture, particle board/moisture....not good!

An alternative to construction plywood is "Russian plywood" OSB-board, it at least works as a ceiling.

It's just a matter of going to the lumber yard and checking prices.

 

[math_a]

Aha... didn't think about the moisture!
It will have insulated floors, walls & roof, but (probably) no electricity/heating installed until spring unfortunately. Will it then be moist enough not to go for chipboard? The plywood was so overly expensive.......!

 

[Tyresö]

Ah, didn't think about the moisture!
The floor, walls & roof will be insulated, but (probably) no electricity/heating installed until spring unfortunately. Will it become moist enough to avoid using particle board? The plywood was so expens"#¤ve.......!

Everything related to construction is exactly as expensive as you describe it, even though we live in a forest-rich country.

What did they say in the army?....Sleep is elusive, instead, there will be a 10 km and 10 km (20 km) night orientation with full combat gear before you get a meal.........LIKE THE SITUATION!

 

[Farzan]

Well, regular plywood is expensive. But look for unrated construction plywood, it's a kind of second choice - it is much cheaper, actually somewhat cheaper than OSB when I last bought it. It was Bauhaus that had it, but that was a few years ago.

 

[math_a]

If you were to use OSB on the ceiling, would it be okay to attach it directly to the rafters (spaced at cc1200), or do I need to add battens like 22x70 or similar?

 

[Tyresö]

If you were to use OSB on the ceiling, would it be okay to attach it directly to the rafters (set with cc1200), or do I need to build up with, for example, 22x70 or something similar?

You should have c/c 60, otherwise the board will sag (haha, now I nailed it) - I think you understand what I mean.

22 x 70 feels a bit flimsy to build up with, you should probably aim for 45 x 70 instead, which is also on the edge - but should work - it's just a storage room....

 

[math_a]

Haha, yes you don't want that
OK, yes there will be a certain weight... then it will have to be 45x70!
One last(!?) question is then what should I ideally use to attach the 45x70 studs to the rafters? Nails/screws?

 

[raveper]

Would have also gone with 22mm råspont. Looks damn nice and really stable. Nailed in neat rows of course.

 

[math_a]

Hmmm, I'm wavering between these. I guess it's the simplicity that draws me to OSB, but maybe there's not such a big difference after all!
Do you install the råspont directly on the rafters, or do you have to space them cc60 for this as well?