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Old 12-22-2009, 01:01 PM
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You can sheetrock over any flat surface, the trick would be finding the studs to screw into and making sure your screws are long enough.


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Originally Posted by JollyRoger View Post
While we are on the subject, I have question.... I have a second floor porch I intend to enclose in order to add a room. What would become the interior walls are now covered with Hardie Plank lapped siding. Should I remove the siding or can I just sheetrock over the stuff after enclosing the porch? Should I fill in the lap grooves with plaster or such before installing the drywall, if it can be sheetrocked over?

Any advice appreciated!
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