wall covering cheaper than sheetrock?

[HA HA Budys Here]

I want to insulate my shed to set up some racks to start seedlings and get a jump on the spring. I've had 2 large electric heaters in there all weekend so I could clean it out and set it up in this 0 - 20 degree weather, and the heat just escapes as the shed is free-standing, uninsulated, and I never considered heating it when it was built.

I's built standard 2 x 4 framing and exterior is T-111. Shed is on a 4-6" concrete slab.No provisions were made during construction like vapor barrier, housewrap etc... Theres a roof of 2x6 and 30# felt and asphalt shingles.

I'd like to install fiberglass batts but what to cover them with? I figure with all the tools, lawn equipment, a motorcycle, etc in there sheetrock would work but might get banged up. Pegboard might work but it's 10.00 + per 4 x 8 sheet,

2 times the price of sheetrock.

Anyone been here before? TIA for your input.

[Dewolla]

If it were me, I'd just put in the fiberglass batts and then cover with Tyvek or cheap plastic film for a vapor barrier. Since its a shed pretty isn't a factor, and the vapor barrier will help hold in the humidity for the plants.

If you need a solid surface on a portion of the wall buy a sheet of cheap paneling.

- Dewolla Stepon

[L. M. Rappaport]

On 12 Jan 2004 12:42:44 GMT, [e-mail] (HA HA Budys Here) wrote (with possible editing):

If it were me, I'd insulate with fiberglass, then cover with sheetrock. If I were going to hang shovels, etc., I'd put up a horizontal board, probably strapping, with a second board at the level of the bottom of the shovels to keep them off the sheetrock. Then paint.

Don't forget to insulate the ceiling joists or roof rafters - you lose far more heat there than through the walls. Cover with sheetrock.

[HA HA Budys Here]

Thanks. Yes it's only a shed and pretty definately isn't a factor - I just don't want the insulation damaged otherwise I'd be perfectly happy leaving it exposed.

[PhotoMan]

Half inch OSB would work.

[Art Todesco]

[me]

5/8 inch thick sheetrock !!!