Anyone have experiance or thoughts on usiing blueboard (bathroom sheetrock) for interior walls? Thanks, Ted
Anyone have experiance or thoughts on usiing blueboard (bathroom sheetrock) for interior walls? Thanks, Ted
I am a building contractor in my other job. We use a few different types of MR drywall (moisture resistant). I do not see it working out well at all in a sugarhouse. Drywall does not hold up well in damp environments especially an unheated building like a sugarhouse. Also washing and cleaning walls would not work well. If I was building a new sugarhouse I would use FRP sheets anywhere that would be exposed to steam, water or potential mold. I have pine walls with poly and they are showing water stains and are hard to clean and definitely looks far from new. The FRP cleans right up.
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It is what i have in m sugarhous..its been upfor 5 years now and no problems....use a good paint and i rinsse yhe walls down each season...for the price i love it...
Chris Hicks
The Sugar House at Morningstar Farm
24x50 sugar House
New 4x12 reverse fired leader arch and steam away
new h2o innovations 1000 gph r.o.
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I also work in the construction industry. I'm a commercial and residential construction cost estimator. I second the FRP panel! there is also another product that is called "trusscore" that I would recommend. they are easy to install and come in long lengths and can be used without a plywood backer. the FRP is a good product also however!
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Our sugar house is timber framed in hemlock and walls are hemlock tongue and groove. Rough sawn side out, milled side facing the interior. Nothing on it at all and after 8 years still looks like new. I think any stain or finish may be a problem with the steam; with plain wood the steam seems to keep it all looking new and fresh. I hose it all down at the end of the season also.
John Allin
14x18 Hemlock Timber Frame Sugar House 2009
Leader 2x6 w/Patriot Raised Flue Pan 2009
Leader Steam Hood 2014 - Clear Filter Press 2015
Leader Revolution Pan and SS Pre-Heater 2016
CDL Hobby RO & Air Tech L25 Hi Vac Pump 2019
06' Gator HPX to collect wood & sap
14' Ski-Doo Tundra for winter work in the woods
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Ken & Sherry
Williston, VT
16x34 Sugarhouse
1,500 taps on high vacuum, Electric Releaser & CDL Sap Lifter
Wood-Fired Leader 30"x10' Vortex Arch & Max Raised Flue with Rev Syrup Pan & CDL1200 RO
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Sorry morningstarfarm, I'm unclear on your responce. You've had what on your walls for five years? Bluerock or FRP? Ted
We went with FRP on the walls and ceiling and are really happy with it and so was the State inspector. We also used solid vinyl firing strips and trim so everything was washable. All screws and fasteners used are stainless steel.
Gary
16' X 24' Sugarhouse
2' X 6' Leader Inferno Arch with Revolution Raised-Flue Pans, Smoky Lake preheater and hood
Deer Run Maple gas-powered 250 RO
WesFab 7" filter press
Kubota 1100 RTV with tracks and 125 gallon tank for transporting sap
800 taps on gravity and vacuum
Very supportive wife who is the best coworker
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White steel liner panel is good too. We have a few areas done with it, and it cleans up easy. The FRP is a good choice also, I just can't whole heartedly endorse it because I HATE installing it. The MR might be ok if you use the right paint
-JoeKing
Bluboard or green board moisture resistant sheetrock will grow mold...It it resist moisture....I'm a drywall contractor of 15 years....If you use a gypsum product go with the E2xp from national gypsum or a comparable, it's an exterior sheathing board wrapped with fiberglass, I'd you paint use an epoxy grade Industrial coating.....Your better off with frp it will never cause an issue
18x30 sugarshack
5100 taps high vac
3x10 inferno with steampan
7'' wes fab filter press
10'' cdl air filter press
D&G 3 post reverse osmosis w/recirculation