ᐅ Drywall partition wall in an unheated room?

Created on: 8 Nov 2022 13:42
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DASI90
Hello everyone,

I would like to install a partial-height partition wall in our outdoor storage area. The dimensions are approximately 2.4 meters long and 2.2 meters high (7 ft 10 in long and 7 ft 3 in high). I was thinking of using a 5 cm (2 inch) stud wall that is double-layered on each side because I want to hang some heavy items. This would result in a total thickness of about 10 cm (4 inches). I’m currently wondering which boards I should use. Does anyone have any good advice?

The room is not directly connected to the house and is unheated. However, the space itself is enclosed and has concrete walls with a door. Do I need to use moisture-resistant boards? I was considering using the one-man multifunction boards from Knauf.
Tolentino9 Nov 2022 19:03
Not bad, but isn’t it a bit overkill? I would just use OSB.
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HarvSpec
11 Nov 2022 08:49
Definitely overkill 🙂 It depends on the expectations; I can understand why some people don’t like OSB. It certainly serves its purpose, but visually it’s not to everyone’s taste (even when painted).
Tolentino11 Nov 2022 09:29
I agree, I wouldn’t want it in a partially occupied garden house or a hot yoga hut, but in an outdoor storage shed? Alternatively, you could cover it with vinyl wallpaper or foil...