Frank's right on the 5/8". Per my understanding, that gives a 1 hour
rating and in residential construction, if there's a living space above the
garage, a double layer is required on the ceiling for 2 hours protection.
sheetrock on the walls with a hard surface of some sort up to about 3-4 feet
from floor would be my choice.
Ed
USE 5/8 sheetrock. It's the code.
>Rock over wood if you want but be sure there is a fire barrier and fire
door
>between your garage and living space.
>Also, have a fire extinquisher handy along with a bottle of eye wash and a
simple
>first aid kit.
>
>Frank Clarici
>Toms River, NJ
>A few Sprites
>http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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