Gang,
I'm looking at a house I kind of like but the interior would all need to come out. Some kind of whacky 70's panel, pointless drop ceilings, etc.
After ripping out that stuff, I'd be content to just paint plywood and slap it up. Function over form. Screw to studs, countersink, showcase them why not. I'll just tell people Tom Sachs sold me his summer home. Trust me it'd look better than what's there now.
If I'm finally getting my own place, there's something to said for walling I can screw wires, shelving, appliances etc to without a second thought. When I lived in an apartment, I framed up double walls so I could do just that.
The idea of immaculately painted drywall that one dares not modify, touch or bump into seems constricting to me.
Besides the "You'll be single forever" aspect, what problems can there be with this?
Code: There's a problem with fire retardant. The garage is not attached to the house.
Who would I speak with to get an authoritative say on the code aspect? This is in Illinois, USA for whatever that's worth.
Thanks for any advice.
I'm looking at a house I kind of like but the interior would all need to come out. Some kind of whacky 70's panel, pointless drop ceilings, etc.
After ripping out that stuff, I'd be content to just paint plywood and slap it up. Function over form. Screw to studs, countersink, showcase them why not. I'll just tell people Tom Sachs sold me his summer home. Trust me it'd look better than what's there now.
If I'm finally getting my own place, there's something to said for walling I can screw wires, shelving, appliances etc to without a second thought. When I lived in an apartment, I framed up double walls so I could do just that.
The idea of immaculately painted drywall that one dares not modify, touch or bump into seems constricting to me.
Besides the "You'll be single forever" aspect, what problems can there be with this?
Code: There's a problem with fire retardant. The garage is not attached to the house.
Who would I speak with to get an authoritative say on the code aspect? This is in Illinois, USA for whatever that's worth.
Thanks for any advice.