Doors and windows

Doors and windows are among the most vulnerable points in a studio's isolation shell, since any opening in a wall or door assembly threatens to undo the mass and decoupling built elsewhere. Threads in this section cover both problems together. On doors, members compare commercial "acoustic" doors against home-built alternatives using solid-core or beefed-up stock doors, discuss installing a door between a studio and adjoining living space, and work through how doors should be handled where two isolated walls meet, including whether a door is needed on each leaf of a double-wall gap. Sourcing airtight seals, such as automotive rubber gasket stock, and troubleshooting construction problems with leakage-prone door and window assemblies also come up. On windows, discussions address acoustically sealing existing windows without changing their exterior appearance, and step-by-step guidance for installing new studio windows using setting blocks, glazing tape, and caulking. Together these threads offer both conceptual guidance on isolating door and window openings and practical, hands-on troubleshooting for builders working through the same problems.

Introduction drafted with AI assistance from forum posts.

1. Start hereWhat kind of doors are you guys using? 123 replies, 2009–2014. Started by jbassino in Studio Construction. With Ro, Soundman2020 and xSpace.
2. Start hereInstalling a door - anything I should keep in mind? 48 replies, 2004–2018. Started by Willangus in Studio Construction. With knightfly, JohnGardner and sharward.
3. Start hereSealing off bedroom windows acoustically 24 replies, 2003–2015. Started by laptoppop in Studio Construction. With knightfly, John Sayers and Soundman2020.
4. Start herehold my hand for my Window install please! 37 replies, 2007–2020. Started by sandledfoot in Studio Construction. With rod gervais, sharward and camistan.
5. Start hereControl Room Drawing - Need Door Info 35 replies, 2005–2015. Started by BradJacob in Studio Construction. With knightfly, rod gervais and AVare.
6. Help! my neighbor keeps calling the cops. 8 replies, 2003–2008. Started by signal9studio in Studio Construction. With knightfly and Ro.
7. Rod: Type "K" Trunk Rubber? 66 replies, 2007–2009. Started by doublehelix in Studio Construction. With rod gervais, Cram and Lou.
8. Room Isolation - door through 29 replies, 2009–2020. Started by voxboy in Studio Construction. With Soundman2020, Ro and John Sayers.
9. failed and very disappointed..... 27 replies, 2003. Started by isolation in Studio Construction. With knightfly and John Sayers.
10. Problem with doors... 3 replies, 2005. Started by hugo_inside in Studio Construction. With knightfly.
11. Slanted or straigt window? 18 replies, 2009. Started by Osse in Studio Construction. With rod gervais, John Sayers and Ro.
12. Help for Door Construction 14 replies, 2007. Started by camistan in Studio Construction. With rod gervais and sharward.
13. The right way to do a window between 2 inside-out walls? 23 replies, 2010. Started by Soundman2020 in Studio Design. With jbassino, John Sayers and xSpace.
14. Glass Option and Isolation Advice Needed! 14 replies, 2010. Started by RoadRecording in Studio Construction. With AVare, John Sayers and xSpace.
15. Sliding glass door resonance 14 replies, 2005. Started by watercourse in Studio Construction. With andy_eade, knightfly and cyeazel.
16. STC rating of double glass sliding doors? 18 replies, 2003–2012. Started by Wiz in Acoustics. With John Sayers, knightfly and Soundman2020.
17. OK! Who has ever used those trendy glass bricks? 14 replies, 2003–2004. Started by Gearslutz.com Jules in Studio Construction. With knightfly and John Sayers.
18. long skinny 1 room studio help! 8 replies, 2006. Started by dynamike in Studio Design. With knightfly.
19. Rod's Super Door - how to incorporate a glass panel help 25 replies, 2012. Started by hally in Studio Construction. With Ro, xSpace and Soundman2020.
20. Question on Control Room Window. 17 replies, 2003. Started by longsoughtfor in Studio Construction. With John Sayers and knightfly.
21. Rod-Steve...any suggestions? 12 replies, 2006. Started by camistan in Studio Construction. With knightfly, Ro and z60611.
22. Glass doors anyone?? 18 replies, 2009–2016. Started by donal_finn in Studio Construction. With xSpace, John Sayers and lilith_envy.
23. Sliding Glass Doors? 10 replies, 2003. Started by Breck in Studio Construction. With knightfly and John Sayers.
24. noise trough roller blind pelmet 13 replies, 2009. Started by callaghan in Studio Construction. With John Sayers, lilith_envy and xSpace.
25. Soundproofing a bedroom door 6 replies, 2011. Started by Engineer in Studio Construction. With xSpace and John Sayers.
26. Two Walls, Two Panes of Glass, what about the GAP?? 10 replies, 2005. Started by Steven in Studio Construction. With len-morgan, JohnGardner and kendale.
27. simple window glass question 25 replies, 2004–2005. Started by Les Ismore in Studio Construction. With knightfly, SonicClang and rod gervais.
28. Control Room Window Glass type Laminated ?? 24 replies, 2012–2018. Started by JOHNNYGATE in Studio Design. With Soundman2020, BriHar and RJHollins.
29. Bass transfer through glass 10 replies, 2003. Started by J.J.McLeod in Studio Design. With John Sayers.
30. Solid core Doors... Different types? 21 replies, 2006. Started by tmix in Studio Construction. With SonicClang, rod gervais and sharward.
31. Questions about using Glass Sliding Doors (CR to ISO) 37 replies, 2004. Started by Travelreview in Studio Construction. With AVare, knightfly and Aaronw.
32. need help with with windows and door sizes 6 replies, 2005. Started by DreaminDrumBeats in Studio Design. With John Sayers.
33. AUDIO POST facilities - How to finish up walls with doors? 25 replies, 2006. Started by charleslee in Studio Construction. With knightfly, sharward and guitardad72.
34. Live Tracking Room Studio Doors? 11 replies, 2003. Started by Dr. J in Studio Construction. With knightfly and John Sayers.
35. Windows vs Sliders. The cost difference... 8 replies, 2003. Started by lunatic in Studio Construction. With John Sayers and knightfly.
36. Walls vs Windows vs Doors - doing it right this time 12 replies, 2018. Started by Darth Fader in Studio Construction. With Gregwor and Soundman2020.
37. Door Jamb flanking/room in a room 10 replies, 2009–2012. Started by MRicci in Studio Construction. With rod gervais, Soundman2020 and John Sayers.
38. Which door is better? 14 replies, 2006. Started by TomM in Studio Construction. With knightfly, rod gervais and len-morgan.
39. Booth Glass Window: Insulated vs Standard vs Laminated! 37 replies, 2011. Started by DJ Hellfire in Studio Design. With Soundman2020, gullfo and xSpace.
40. door seal 7 replies, 2007–2012. Started by hildy in Studio Construction. With rod gervais and Ro.
41. What to do with the windows? 8 replies, 2003. Started by Charles in Studio Design. With John Sayers and barefoot.
42. Window angle? 11 replies, 2007. Started by doublehelix in Studio Construction. With rod gervais and kendale.
43. 29 (0x1D) 37 replies, 2011. Started by MusicSA in Studio Construction. With Soundman2020 and xSpace.
44. Finally, it's time to get started.......no, seriously! 37 replies, 2008–2011. Started by qiktune in Studio Design. With gullfo, Soundman2020 and TomVan.
45. Fitting Studio Glass (Measuring) 4 replies, 2007. Started by doublehelix in Studio Construction. With rod gervais and John Sayers.
46. How do you make a window? 20 replies, 2003–2004. Started by sjaguar13 in Studio Construction. With knightfly, giles117 and rod gervais.
47. cellar studio wondow soundproofing 9 replies, 2003. Started by karambos in Studio Design. With knightfly and John Sayers.
48. the weakest link, w pic 15 replies, 2004–2005. Started by motown59 in Studio Construction. With knightfly, rod gervais and cadesignr.
49. Best way to soundproof a residential 2 car garage bay door? 7 replies, 2017–2018. Started by flayerhater in Studio Design. With Soundman2020 and Gregwor.
50. Double Doors? 5 replies, 2011. Started by Cedar Street Studios in Studio Construction. With John Sayers, lilith_envy and gullfo.
51. Window Plugs ? 16 replies, 2009. Started by chudforlife in Studio Construction. With Soundman2020, xSpace and NativeLuv17.
52. Gap between two doors, any thread about it?? 11 replies, 2005. Started by hugo_inside in Studio Construction. With sharward, len-morgan and knightfly.
53. Door for staggered 2x6 stud construction 13 replies, 2005. Started by bigerock in Studio Construction. With Dan Fitzpatrick and sharward.
54. How can I straight up the inner window isolation?? 12 replies, 2005. Started by hugo_inside in Studio Construction. With knightfly and len-morgan.
55. ADA Compliant Sliding Glass Doors (Sound Rated???) 12 replies, 2007–2017. Started by frostgfx in Studio Construction. With rod gervais, sharward and gullfo.
56. Thanks John! 11 replies, 2004. Started by Riad in Studio Design. With John Sayers.
57. Big Door Problem!! - Ideas please!! 15 replies, 2006. Started by JohnGardner in Studio Construction. With kendale, SonicClang and Dan Fitzpatrick.
58. two double windows equals bad idea? 13 replies, 2006. Started by Lasso in Studio Construction. With SonicClang and knightfly.
59. WINDOW PROBLEM 11 replies, 2007. Started by deeds in Studio Construction. With Eric_Desart, John Sayers and sharward.
60. Window Construction Question 19 replies, 2004–2006. Started by acjr3 in Studio Construction. With knightfly, len-morgan and Ro.
61. Sealing Door Cracks 7 replies, 2007. Started by doublehelix in Studio Construction. With BradJacob, rod gervais and xSpace.
62. Window Question 8 replies, 2003. Started by dfroom in Studio Construction. With knightfly, rod gervais and giles117.
63. Control Room Window ... ? 3 replies, 2003. Started by LDQ in Studio Construction. With knightfly and John Sayers.
64. Does bass pass thru glass? 10 replies, 2004. Started by MJGreeneAudio in Studio Design. With John Sayers.
65. installing contol room windows 9 replies, 2006–2011. Started by JEFF GOSSARD in Studio Design. With John Sayers and gullfo.
66. Studio window glass question 15 replies, 2004. Started by Davidlavin in Studio Construction. With AVare and knightfly.
67. Resonance problem with sliding glass 20 replies, 2006. Started by Brian Scheffer in Studio Construction. With knightfly, Dan Fitzpatrick and andy_eade.
68. Window thickness for not decoupled wall? URGENT!! 18 replies, 2006. Started by Nuuk in Studio Construction. With len-morgan, rod gervais and sharward.
69. buying sound proof glass 12 replies, 2004. Started by surge in Studio Construction. With knightfly and Aaronw.
70. control room window placement 6 replies, 2007. Started by jaye in Studio Design. With John Sayers and gullfo.
71. Controlroom window construction 14 replies, 2015. Started by Hub in Studio Construction. With Soundman2020.
72. windows between live and control room 17 replies, 2005. Started by lildrum-aboy in Studio Construction. With giles117, sharward and knightfly.
73. Window install but can't find laminate glass, what now? 14 replies, 2005–2011. Started by greggomer in Studio Construction. With knightfly, Ro and rod gervais.
74. Window glass 3'x5' questions 13 replies, 2012. Started by ToneAlive in Acoustics. With Ro and Soundman2020.