Trusscore hits the site
A recent Garage‑to‑Gym episode shows a major material delivery: Trusscore panels for walls and ceiling — chosen for moisture resistance and fast install in utility spaces (youtube.com). The crew found a 50‑year‑old electrical panel with crumbling connections and 16‑inch on‑center studs with no rot — concrete reminders to inspect wiring and framing before finishing (youtube.com).
Trusscore’s Wall&CeilingBoard is extruded PVC marketed as 100% water‑resistant and non‑porous, which the manufacturer says prevents absorption of airborne moisture and resists mold and mildew. (trusscore.com) (trusscore.com) The company lists manufacturing and headquarters operations in Palmerston, Ontario and an additional manufacturing facility in Calgary, Alberta, indicating North American production capacity. (trusscore.com) (trusscore.com) Trusscore’s Wall&CeilingBoard uses a tongue‑and‑groove, truss‑style profile designed to lock panels together for a quick, snap‑together installation that the vendor documents for both horizontal and vertical layouts. (osseoplastics.com) (osseoplastics.com) National retailers carry the product: Home Depot’s online catalog lists Trusscore 8‑ft PVC Wall & CeilingBoard panels in multi‑panel packs, showing mainstream distribution for DIY and contractor purchasing. (homedepot.com) (homedepot.com) Industry trade guidance notes that electrical systems more than about 25 years old commonly warrant detailed assessment or replacement because older components often fail to meet current load and safety expectations. (ecmag.com) (ecmag.com) Federal Pacific Electric “Stab‑Lok” panels, manufactured mainly from the 1950s–1980s, have a documented history of failing to trip under overloads in lab studies and independent investigations. (inspectapedia.com) (inspectapedia.com) The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission conducted a probe into FPE breakers and closed its 1983 investigation without issuing a national recall, a decision the agency described in a 1983 press release. (cpsc.gov) (cpsc.gov) The National Electrical Code (NEC) continues to refine requirements for panelboards — the 2023 NEC introduced a new clause on replacement panelboards (408.9) — and insurers and inspectors frequently flag obsolete equipment during transactions and permitting. (electricallicenserenewal.com) (electricallicenserenewal.com) Sixteen‑inch on‑center stud spacing (406 mm) is the standard layout in North American framing and provides regular solid grab points for fastening finished panels and drywall, a factor suppliers cite when recommending installation methods. (buildcalculate.com) (buildcalculate.com)
