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Princelake
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# Posted: 6 Jul 2018 07:00
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When I build my cabin I was thinking of drywalling the ceiling and painting it white then putting t&g on the walls. Reading past posts it seems the biggest problem is moisture/humidity with drywall. I came across this product here
https://humidex.com/en/products/garage
Has anybody used one of these? Do they actually work? It senses the moisture and kicks off and on so I was thinking hooking it to a solar panel while I'm not there.

SE Ohio
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# Posted: 6 Jul 2018 09:05 - Edited by: SE Ohio
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Might use a specialized drywall and avoid the appliance? http://www.small-cabin.com/forum/2_4296_0.html

NorthwoodsGuy
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# Posted: 6 Jul 2018 10:30
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Yeah, I know someone with a cabin with drywall, and it definitely is musty. It's why we went with wood paneling everywhere. If you are going to do it, definitely look into a specialty product or humidity solution.

Absolutely
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# Posted: 6 Jul 2018 14:36
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I used drywall in my cabin and bunkie, both unheated and summer use only. I have had no issues.

NorthRick
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# Posted: 6 Jul 2018 15:44 - Edited by: NorthRick
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Quoting: Princelake
When I build my cabin I was thinking of drywalling the ceiling and painting it white then putting t&g on the walls. Reading past posts it seems the biggest problem is moisture/humidity with drywall.


I really think that is location dependent. Our cabin neighbors have regular sheet rock for several years without problems.

SE Ohio
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# Posted: 6 Jul 2018 15:52
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I have T-11 siding as interior paneling, hard to remove mildewfrom rough surface. Will eventually replace or cover with damp-proof drywall, and paint . Painted drywall should be easier to wipe down occasionally.

SE Ohio

NorthwoodsGuy
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# Posted: 6 Jul 2018 16:35
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Quoting: NorthRick
I really think that is location dependent. Our cabin neighbors have regular sheet rock for several years without problems.


Totally. And also dependent on cabin size, level of vapor lock, and what the exterior entries are like. Where we are, we get a lot of moisture.

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