Lining wooden workshop ?

[CompoSimmonite]

I'm accepting physically I'll struggle to build the intended new 10' x 8' workshop / shed out of scaffolding, KeeKlamps & Unistrut so have found a local wooden version that is ideal. It's heavy duty construction and has a 3" x 2" frame so the intention is to insulate and then fully line insides before applying a couple of coats of paint so wipe cleanable.
Question therefore what is the best, cost effective, material to use for the lining ?

Cheers.

Paul H

 

[HughF]

I used plasterboard and had it skimmed. But i'd use Stirling board for the lower half of the walls if I was doing it again.

 

[Maker]

Dad did pretty much the same thing as that with his workshop and lined with OSB. It's nowhere near as heavy duty as that though, the frame was more like baton.

 

[eSCHEn]

I am doing this exact job Paul in my 10' x 10' shed and I found polystyrene sheets to be most cost effective. I lined with a roll of 1000 gauge DPM and am overboarding with 11mm OSB3.

 

[CompoSimmonite]

I wonder if waterproof (green type) T&G chipboard flooring could be suitable for lining ?

Wasn't sure what to use for insulation. Kingspan / Celotex too dear. Roll fibreglass needs support to stop it sinking to lower level leaving upper uninsulated over time. Several layers of HD silver backed bubble wrap type is now one of the better kind for use on camper conversions as it doesn't hold moisture like fibreglass so was an option as can be stapled in place. Polystyrene, however, looks perfect so is what I'll probably go for

Heating is going to be by lpg powered wall mounted heat exchanger so no moisture generated by the actual burning. Got a couple of new extractor fans, - small bathroom with timer and a 6" kitchen, that will be used. Will try bathroom item first and can then add larger kitchen if needed. Intention is to add air inlet vents to bottom of door.

 

[ronan]

As mr.fuzzy says chipboard is very heavy, but it also falls to bits if it gets wet.

 

[awemawson]

If you use 18 mm osb it is strong enough to directly screw shelves and the like. I had my barn, which I use as a workshop, foam sprayed for insulation, then lined the entire thing in 18mm OSB3 (the damp resistant variety) - I have no reason to regret that decision. It is very handy being able to mount things wherever you want within reason.

 

[I'm getting on a bit]

I wonder if waterproof (green type) T&G chipboard flooring could be suitable for lining ?

Wasn't sure what to use for insulation. Kingspan / Celotex too dear. Roll fibreglass needs support to stop it sinking to lower level leaving upper uninsulated over time. Several layers of HD silver backed bubble wrap type is now one of the better kind for use on camper conversions as it doesn't hold moisture like fibreglass so was an option as can be stapled in place. Polystyrene, however, looks perfect so is what I'll probably go for

That's what I used lining my walls. Insulated with 50mm cavity wall bats.
You can fix anything anywhere on the lining.
The flooring grade chipboard is moisture resistant.
The tongue and groove means you don't have to work to your battens/noggins

 

[CompoSimmonite]

As mr.fuzzy says chipboard is very heavy, but it also falls to bits if it gets wet.

The waterproof chipboard can stand a LOT of water without falling apart or swelling. I know from experience I relaid the bathroom floor with it before I was taken ill. The flat roof then burst and for several years it was flooded with water running down the walls then over floor until it seeped down into kitchen below every time it rained. Total disaster but mental health issues and physical problems plus total lack of money to repair meant it got left that way. Eventually managed to get my head sorted and afford new fibreglass flat roof but was surprised to find bathroom green chipboard had survived with no lasting effects so have no qualms about using it for lining a shed. The plasterboard dry lining on the studded wall has deteriated and timber rotted !
I used waterproof OSB for the fascias of my carport. They are clad in galvanized white steel I had folded with a return edge. Exposed OSB was painted with gloss paint. I now regret this as OSB had swelled and will need replacing idc.

 

[eSCHEn]

The best price for my needs was these guys on eBay, I could only fit in 40mm so I considered the 15mm gap to the 25mm I used to be 'good for stopping the rot' lol.

 

[Maker]

The waterproof chipboard can stand a LOT of water without falling apart or swelling. I know from experience I relaid the bathroom floor with it before I was taken ill. The flat roof then burst and for several years it was flooded with water running down the walls then over floor until it seeped down into kitchen below every time it rained. Total disaster but mental health issues and physical problems plus total lack of money to repair meant it got left that way. Eventually managed to get my head sorted and afford new fibreglass flat roof but was surprised to find bathroom green chipboard had survived with no lasting effects so have no qualms about using it for lining a shed. The plasterboard dry lining on the studded wall has deteriated and timber rotted !
I used waterproof OSB for the fascias of my carport. They are clad in galvanized white steel I had folded with a return edge. Exposed OSB was painted with gloss paint. I now regret this as OSB had swelled and will need replacing idc.

Move into a caravan In your garden and DIYSOS would have sorted it for you.

 

[Rig Pig]

I used glass wool insulation covered with aluminium bubble wrap as a vapour barrier and sheets of OSB over the top. It's nice and warm dry, very easy to heat in the winter and stays reasonable cool in the summer.

 

[HughF]

I used rockwool in between the studs and secured the top edge with a small half inch batten to stop it sinking. Celotex in the roof, celotex up against the blockwork lower parts of the walls.

 

[CompoSimmonite]

Move into a caravan In your garden and DIYSOS would have sorted it for you.

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