What materials can I build a wall out of?

Question

For the frame, I can use cement or wood panels...what else?

What about insulation? What is fiberglass insulation? What other types are available?

What else goes into making a wall?

Answer 1

Cement panels are for ceramic.

Wood 2x4's are good for framing.  

Sheet rock can be used or a thin wood panel.

Fiberglas insulation is itchy...yikes....but it does well.  The have them now with total plastic coverings so you don't get them on you.  There is also foam wall boards and its even better because it won't deteriorate and they are thin.  It costs more though then the fiberglass ones and read the labels on the fiberglass ones to see what R factor you need for your area.  There is blown insulation but you have to rent the machine and those are better for finish attics because they work well to get to the corners.

As far as what else goes into making a wall...well

Patience for the first time "Do-It-Yourselfer's".

You need to frame it.  Stabilize it.  Measure twice and cut once.  

There are always friends or family that know more and can help you..

Lumber stores don't hire contractors to work on the floor so don't ask the sales clerk...

Go to Lowe's Do It Yourself on line and read up on it.  They have training videos for you.

Answer 2

Use bottles.  There are lots of examples on the web.   There's a "famous" one at Knott's Berry Farm.  Some really cool ones.  People have made cotteges and whole houses that way.

Answer 3

2x4 for the studs and base plate.

use anchor bolts on the base plate to hold the wall up. you'll need to drill into any existing concrete in order to hammer the anchor bolts into place.

after the frame is built, add any electric wiring you need. then add insulation, then add drywall. make sure you do a good job sealing the joints of the drywall, then paint as desired.