StevieB
Established Member
Hi,
I am now getting round to lining out my workshop. Its 16mm shiplap over 2x4 on the outside, which holds out the rain so far. I then plan to put building paper inside this (bitumin sandwiched between brown paper) as a vapour barrier, followed by loft insulation between the 2x4's. I then plan to line the lot with 8' by 4' sheets of either ply or MDF to give me a snug and smooth surface to both look at and hang things on.
Would you recommend 12 or 18mm ply or 12 or 18mm MDF? MDF is cheaper than shuttering ply and smoother but is nasty to cut and if it gets wet (hopefully it wont but its only a glorified shed after all). Good quality ply is much more expensive and I think if I buy shuttering ply I am going to regret the poor quality at a later date!
Any views or thoughts welcome
Cheers,
Steve.
I am now getting round to lining out my workshop. Its 16mm shiplap over 2x4 on the outside, which holds out the rain so far. I then plan to put building paper inside this (bitumin sandwiched between brown paper) as a vapour barrier, followed by loft insulation between the 2x4's. I then plan to line the lot with 8' by 4' sheets of either ply or MDF to give me a snug and smooth surface to both look at and hang things on.
Would you recommend 12 or 18mm ply or 12 or 18mm MDF? MDF is cheaper than shuttering ply and smoother but is nasty to cut and if it gets wet (hopefully it wont but its only a glorified shed after all). Good quality ply is much more expensive and I think if I buy shuttering ply I am going to regret the poor quality at a later date!
Any views or thoughts welcome
Cheers,
Steve.