The garage is meant to house your car, lawnmower, and other gasoline equipment usually. But even if it doesn't, wood panels are quite flammable and cannot be installed in new homes in the garage and should not be installed in your garage.

That is why fire rated drywall exists, and is what you are supposed to use in the garage for walls and ceilings.

This was part of a home inspection in Sayville that I performed, and of course I made recommendations to the buyer regarding fire safety issues like this and addressed openings in walls and ceilings that should be patched so carbon monoxide fumes cannot enter the living space.

So don't be ridiculous, call Meticulous Home Inspection if you need a Sayville home inspection. We cover all of Suffolk county, Nassau county, and the 5 boroughs. Call us at 631 902 6761.