Basement-best wall material?

IndicaAngel

IndicaAngel

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Hi guys,
so I need some help on making/building walls for a basement setup.
I've read over many of the forum posts and I'm still not sure comparing different options which would be the best.
I have been growing in a 5x5 tent temporarily and I just ordered a 6.5 x 6.5 tent.

The situation where I live has changed however and the tents will be used in a basement and I will have other
space that is just open I can convert to veg/flower chambers.

**Important note when offering suggestions**
I do not have a ton of tools right now to build said set up with, so please list what I will need if it's not a hacksaw,hammer,screw driver or the all important duct tape.
I also am not as strong as you guys I'm a female 5'4" without much help to do this.
I do LOVE to build things and I will have helping hands however they know even less about this than I do.
I want to put up some kind of walls and partition off the spaces and add mylar/panda film to the walls.
I'm not that worried about lights etc because I have those already, I just would like some help on the actual construction of the grow room.
The basement is a bit sectional,but large. so that's why I need to block off parts.

I'm not listing dimensions etc, simply because again I just want advice on what materials and the best way to go about the building.

Thanks you guys.
PS I am also on a budget but I want to make it sturdy to last so cost is important but not above making it right.
 
Gonna watch this thread myself, see what kind of responses you get. Have similar plans in my future.

My first instinct is to frame out 2x4 walls and put up sheetrock, but I know that some people just put up panda film directly on the 2x4's and call it a day. This might be a great solution.

Personally, I want some soundproofing too so that's not good enough for me. I think I'm going to go sheetrock.

The first key is probably being sure you're in a completely dry basement... and if not, how can you manage moisture. Probably need some kind of moisture barrier laid between the cement and the 2x4 frame if the floors get moist.

I'm thinking "floating rooms" would be ideal.. rather than putting 2x4's and sheetrock up right against the exterior walls of the basement, one could frame out boxes with room around the back side to breathe. I think that would help with eliminating places for mold to grow...

Anyway. I'm not very knowledgeable, just wanted to chime in... looking to hear what the old hats say... though this place has been a might slow lately.
 
Go to your local hardware store and buy sheets of polystyrene,
2 inches thick and about 4 feet(1200mm) by 8 feet(2400mm)
long fill the gaps with aerosol filler
you may need to frame out the wall first, this depends on size
or have a contractor insulate the wall for you at a price​
 
Oh shit, yeah, vostok nailed something else I was thinking about recently... those insulation panels can be gotten with a silver reflectant surface on one side... seems like using those instead of sheetrock might be really easy. You could just leave the silver side exposed and not bother with mylar. Probably not as shiny but sure would be simple.
 
Hydro or soil? I built my walls and hung them a couple inches off the ground by eye hooks in the ceiling. I grow hydro so spilt water happens. Since I used drywall I didnt want any water to wick up into the wall and cause warping or mold. I will post a pic of my garage setup
 
That's what I have seen in a few posts but I forgot what it was called, I do think that will be my best bet.
The basement is dry and sealed from what I can tell, it needs a good cleaning but it appears as if it has been grown in already, there is a circle cut in one interior wall of the basement just the size of vent ducting :bigjoint:.
At least I have the starts of a plan, thanks so much guys! :bigjoint:
 
hydroMD said:
Hydro or soil? I built my walls and hung them a couple inches off the ground by eye hooks in the ceiling. I grow hydro so spilt water happens. Since I used drywall I didnt want any water to wick up into the wall and cause warping or mold. I will post a pic of my garage setup
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I like that set up you have, i'm in a soilless mix with air pots right now, but I have stuff for hydro and I do want to get back to it.
Thanks for the post and pics!
whitebb2727 said:
Basements are awesome for growing. Temperature stays even without a lot of fluctuation.

Do you have a drain in the floor?
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I think* so, I will have to check, I didn't get to spend as much time in the basement as I wanted when I signed the lease.
 
You could then find pans or a large pan to fit each one and set your plants in them. Then put a small fountain pump in them. Hook it to a power switch. After you water, flip a switch to empty run off. If your close to a drain run some cheap tubing to it. Most hardware stores carry different refrigerator hose by the foot.
 
whitebb2727 said:
You could then find pans or a large pan to fit each one and set your plants in them. Then put a small fountain pump in them. Hook it to a power switch. After you water, flip a switch to empty run off. If your close to a drain run some cheap tubing to it. Most hardware stores carry different refrigerator hose by the foot.
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Yea, I have the grow system pretty much I plan to use, was just trying to figure out the building part for the walls, I really like the insulation sheets and I think that
is what I will go with, fits my budget and skill/tool restrictions. Now I have 2 weeks to plan it all out and then I get to start a build project wheee!
I knew I could count on you guys for the information I needed. I've always gotten the best ideas from here.
 
IndicaAngel said:
Yea, I have the grow system pretty much I plan to use, was just trying to figure out the building part for the walls, I really like the insulation sheets and I think that
is what I will go with, fits my budget and skill/tool restrictions. Now I have 2 weeks to plan it all out and then I get to start a build project wheee!
I knew I could count on you guys for the information I needed. I've always gotten the best ideas from here.
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Keep us updated. Maybe some pics. Good luck.
 
AltarNation said:
Oh shit, yeah, vostok nailed something else I was thinking about recently... those insulation panels can be gotten with a silver reflectant surface on one side... seems like using those instead of sheetrock might be really easy. You could just leave the silver side exposed and not bother with mylar. Probably not as shiny but sure would be simple.
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Most of those insulated panels (i assume you are talking about HVAC Duct panels)with the shiny stuff is a Mylar material. You also have the added benefit of a better insulated room. We're gloves when you handle it ..can cause skin irritation. and if you don't already have a really sharp knife invest in a cheap duct knife there made for cutting that type of panel. You can always board out the insulated panels with a thin sheet of ply wood or other thin panels so you don't have all that exposed fiber glass on the other Side of duct board.hope this helps
 
im in the process of building a 8x12x7 room in my basement of the building I rent for growing. 2x4 main pieces, and 2x3's for the studs. wrapped with 10x100' of panda film. using 3m spray adhesive to adhere the panda film along with staples. all my hoods are supported by my floor/ceiling joists (3x big kahuna hoods @35lbs each). using 3" course dry wall screws. ive got the wood, pre cutting everything this week, then the build happens during next harvest (beginning of 2015).
 
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