Concrete garages are increasingly being used for a variety of purposes, which has created an increase in interest regarding garage insulation and lining them out.
Versatility
A sectional concrete shed or garage is a versatile structure with a wide range of possible uses. The options include simple storage in a workshop, home gym, or music room. In fact, only about 25% of garage occupants actually park their automobiles inside them! We’ve seen some very creative methods for employing concrete garages over the years!
First Steps in Lining Out
The first step in lining out concrete garages is to attach timber battens to the panels to give something for wall sheets to adhere to. We recommend you do not try to drill into the concrete panels in order to fix the battens. ADA Fastfix instead provides packs of lining clip fasteners that securely attach to the existing panel bolts.
The lining clips may then be attached to the timber battens, as seen in the photos above. You’re ready to move on to the next stage once the battens have been fastened around the garage.
Garage Insulation
When it comes to concrete garage insulation, the need for emphasis can’t be overstated. When you insulate a structure, you are both retaining heat inside the building and preventing condensation from forming.
Concrete garages may be insulated in a variety of ways. The first is to use fiberglass insulation, which is the same as that used in any loft. The second option is to utilize a Kingspan, or Celotex-made coated foam sheet.
After you’ve installed the insulation, use a vapor barrier to separate the material from the outside wall. This will prevent warm moist air within the structure from coming into touch with chilly concrete, resulting in condensation. This step is not necessary with fiberglass-backed insulation because the coating on the sheet serves as a barrier.
As the insulation must be attached to the concrete panels before being used in a building, we recommend utilizing the Kingspan sort since it is simpler to handle and apply to the panels. The thickness of most insulating sheets ranges from 25mm to 50mm, with a thickness of 50mm being ideal. Obviously, the thicker the sheet, the higher its insulating value.
It’s time to continue filling the building after the garage insulation is put in place.
Lining Out
When upgrading concrete garages, plywood sheets that are at least 12 millimeters thick should be used. Plyboard is a durable and moisture-repelling material.
Add any electric cables (where appropriate) before adhering the ply board in place. The wiring can then be tucked neatly behind the boards to give a clean finish.
To protect the wood from water damage, cut it to size first. The boards can then be nailed or screwed onto the timber battens with ease. A layer of paint will help to seal the wood and add another level of moisture protection.
