Dumb question - what about cinder block walls? I'd think that would be more
fire resistant than sheetrock and can be "DIY" with "dry stack" construction
(blocks without mortar in between but with strategically placed
rebar/concrete "columns" inside and a cement veneer on the outside).
73, Al
On Wed July 24 2013 6:16:00 pm Stuart Rohre wrote:
> Likely, going to publications on line for "Fire Resistive Construction,
> Drywall" will show you the latest preferred thickness. Certainly, metal
> studs seem appealing but heavy timber actually lasts longer in a fire!
> You can coat timber with a fire retardent foam material, which is also
> excellent insulation. That might give you the weather resistance you
> need for Archival storage.
>
> Stuart Rohre
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