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The work is progressing along well. I bought the 5/4 decking lumber and even found help from a neighbor to help hold it in place while I screwed it in. I have 1 1/2 walls done and should be finished by next week then onto the T1-11. While I was working I got to wondering what to do with the...

Thanks for the encouragement. I priced out yesterday the 5/4 decking material at Lowes. It is a bit more than the non treated lumber I was originally going to use. But I hadn't thought about the chance of moisture affecting the wood. I am glad you mentioned it. As soon as I get my next check...

Expense was the first consideration. It was much cheaper to buy the rigid foam than to frame up a 13'x24'x7'7" room. I am not going to run this wood as vertical studs but horizontally across the walls. I can space out the screws better that way. All I need are 3 runs of boards top, middle, and...

This is another good approach. After I posted I got to thinking how thin the 1x3 furring was. What kind of adhesive would I use to attach the foam, liquid nails? What if I used the z channel mentioned in the previous post at the floor level of the wall to retain the foam and T1-11? Or a U...

I was planning on useing T1-11 panelling. I wanted the lighter color rather than dark paneling. I used a jig saw and a guide board to cut the foam. I never thought about a Z channel. I go to lowes and see what they have. Thanks for your input.

Is there no one that can can offer me advice on this project? With all the knowledgeable people on this forum?

Hi everyone I joined to maybe get some help on my basement project. I have a room under a carport that we weren't using due to the very cold nature of this room. The room size is 24'L x 13'W x 7'7"H. I want to use this room for a workshop to build my model boats. I have painted/sealed the walls...