What did you do in your garage today..?

[GreyGhost]

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I see you can find it through Home Hardware. I’ve been researching for our garage. No tape/mudding/sanding etc.

From a time and ease to install standpoint, seems attractive. Cost per sq might be a bit spendy.


Wasn’t aware of any code requirements. See lots of endorsements for its use in garage but, haven’t gone down the rabbit hole enough to know better. Doesn’t make sense to drywall and then install trusscore over it.

Aside from any legal requirements, if I was finishing an attached garage, I would use drywall. If there is a fire and it gets into the roof of the garage, I expect the house to be a total loss.

 

[xrljoel]

Aside from any legal requirements, if I was finishing an attached garage, I would use drywall. If there is a fire and it gets into the roof of the garage, I expect the house to be a total loss.

When I built my shop the contractor suggested corrugated, white PVC panels for the walls and ceiling like they use in milking barns because it's moisture resistance.

Both he and the building inspector were surprised that it didn't meet fire code standards here, even though it does elsewhere, including (I believe) other provinces. So we had to install drywall underneath on the wall adjacent to the office space, including in the attic/void below the roof.

I would take your approach too. Both to be safe and also incase an insurance adjustor or company decided to be difficult.

 

[adri]

Aside from any legal requirements, if I was finishing an attached garage, I would use drywall. If there is a fire and it gets into the roof of the garage, I expect the house to be a total loss.

This. Along with what @Scuba Steve wrote.

Talk to your insurance company to see what they have to say. If your garage is detached like mine you're ok for by-law. But okay for by-law doesn't mean your insurance won't be looking for a cop out not to pay out of there's a fire so talk to them before you decide.

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