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When used in a garage, drywall is far from a perfect material.
Here's why:
1. Drywall absorbs moisture, which substantially weakens it. This
problem is especially troublesome in humid climates, such as Michigan. If
any weight is suspended from the drywall, it can sag. Here is an
illustration of this disadvantage:
These shelves were installed with 1° of slope so that the outer edge was a
bit higher than the shelf toward the wall (this was done to minimize the chance
of items rolling off the shelves). However, within a year, the shelves
sagged 3.5° so they now sloped down 2.5°! These shelves were used to store
light items, and the sag would have been worse if heavy objects were stored on
them.
2. Once a cabinet, shelf, or other accessory is attached to drywall, it can't
be easily moved. Over time, you'll likely want to reorganize your garage.
With drywall, this involves patching, sanding, and repainting. It's a major
job. Not with slatwall — you can move something in seconds.
3. Drywall is easily dented.
4. Drywall needs periodic painting.
5. Although a garage finished with drywall is certainly more attractive
than an unfinished garage, it is nowhere as beautiful as a garage finished
with our slatwall. When people walk into a garage finished with drywall,
no one gives it a second look. In contrast, when people walk into a garage
finished with slatwall, they usually stop in their tracks and say, "Wow!" The
difference is dramatic.
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