Key posts: Studio Build upstairs

Substantial posts by rnelson, who started the thread, and by the forum’s most active contributors. 8 of 20 posts are listed.

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  • rnelson, 19 July 2009I started building a studio about 3 years ago and, for various reasons, put it on hold......I'm ready to start it again but need to do things a little different and need…
  • rnelson, 19 July 2009Well, after giving this more thought overnight and today, I think my flooring is going to be my weakest link, so here's what I think I need to do. I think doing RSIC /…
  • rnelson, 21 July 2009Went and got my building permit today....better late than never.......one of the inspectors is coming out tomorrow to talk over the whole project and just get a general…
  • rnelson, 21 July 2009Got a second opinion from a builder that works for a local company here called Harris Acoustics.......they also work with and sell Hat Channel and RC......so I have a…
  • rnelson, 20 August 2009XSpace, Well, I've had a couple more people mention the insulation/rafters/soffit issue.....I think what I'm going to have to do is open up the airway above the soffit…
  • rnelson, 21 August 2009Right now I have a 44" knee-wall on the east wall of my studio.......the west wall currently goes all the way to the floor......should I leave it as is, knee-wall it but…
  • rnelson, 22 August 2009Well, I took another good long look around the studio and I think I've came to a few decisions...... 1) I've thought about pulling up the flooring and doing some sort of…
  • xSpace, 22 August 2009I have seen the use of rigid insulation, owens corning 703 and comparables, as being a way to decouple a floor from the structure. This isn't something I have tried so I…