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    Is there a code for garage walls not against the house?

    What about a fire-retardant plywood like this? That would satisfy everything, fire protection and the look I want. https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/panel-products/plywood-sheathing/1-2-x-4-x-8-fire-retardant-plywood-sheathing/1235400/p-1444425413959.htm
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    Is there a code for garage walls not against the house?

    I love both ideas and can't decide which I like more, plywood over drywall or the other way around. Great ideas.
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    Is there a code for garage walls not against the house?

    No permit work. Just pulling off the drywall and insulating the stud cavities. Not a bad idea to check with ins. Re. the ceiling, there's drywall up there but it's so old that it's only 3/8" and I doubt Type X. Is guess I could upgrade that too.
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    Is there a code for garage walls not against the house?

    I appreciate everyone chiming in. Thanks, fellas. The reason I'm against drywall is I'd like a most workable area and if I went with no wall covering or plywood, I'd have more options like a French cleat system or any number of ways to hang things. I also think drywall doesn't "fit" in a garage...
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    Is there a code for garage walls not against the house?

    In general, do municipalities have an information on the original construction of houses? I would love to see the original blueprints of the house just out of curiosity. I don't suppose they exist anywhere?
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    Is there a code for garage walls not against the house?

    1963.
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    Is there a code for garage walls not against the house?

    Thanks for all the replies. The garage does share an undivided attic space with the main house. When you say wood paneling, would you ever use a finished plywood? Could you recommend a specific type of paneling?
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    Is there a code for garage walls not against the house?

    Hi everyone. I have a ranch house with an attached garage. I recently started removing the drywall on the three sides not against the house in order to insulate them. I'm debating options for a wall covering. Could I leave it with just the insulation? It's faced fiberglass batts. Could I cover...
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