Key posts: Help - I think I'm about about to do something dumb
Substantial posts by reservoir1, who started the thread, and by the forum’s most active contributors. 44 of 87 posts are listed.
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reservoir1, 28 October 2009This is my first post. I've been reading up on information that i thought pertained to my build on the forum, including the reference area and have bought - and read -…
reservoir1, 29 October 2009Hi Lilith, thanks for the reply, yes, I can beef up the underneath of the floor - there's literally nothing on there at the moment, although that will be very fiddly as…
reservoir1, 29 October 2009I had planned on a double (separate) stud wall - separate top and bottom plates. I kind of understand the mass thing - same on the walls and ceiling right? was gonna use…
xSpace, 29 October 2009Maybe the most beneficial thing to concentrate on at this point in your build, well, it's actually two things. 1. Beefing up the ceiling. You want to do this BEFORE you…
reservoir1, 29 October 2009thanks for the reply xspace. I know that's good advice, but what do you think is the best way to beef up the ceiling? can I put p/board straight on the bottom of the…
Soundman2020, 29 October 2009Short answer? Nope. that would make a three-leaf system. And since you say that you need to maximize isolation as you basically have none at all, then three leaf is a…
xSpace, 29 October 2009"an I put p/board straight on the bottom of the joists - not in-between? " I do not know what p board is...but: The issue here is establishing the mass/air/mass that is…
reservoir1, 29 October 2009thanks all. yes it's plasterboard - it was late here last night! I get what you're all saying. I think I'll go with the plasterboard on the underside of the ceiling with…
reservoir1, 29 October 2009Also, sorry maybe another dumb question. Have looked everywhere about how to join walls together. Have seen - and understood the corner principle. But in situations…
xSpace, 30 October 2009Several things Chris, if you have a moment. Installing the P/Board directly to the underside of the existing joists is not going to be as effective as you can get with…
reservoir1, 30 October 2009Thanks both for taking the time to reply. It's really helping. I had decided on an independent ceiling - either cross braced or solid block, but was probably going to go…
reservoir1, 30 October 2009sorry, what i meant was: i need to build a wall in sections - not a long continuous one. obviously i need to seal that wall (i know and have understood the corner…
reservoir1, 1 November 2009another question: There are some difficulties with me doing the walls inside out and i don't really need to be overly concerned with floor space - so i had a thought of…
xSpace, 1 November 2009"the ceiling would then attach to both brown and yellow walls only and not including purple/green walls. The same for the ceiling in the 'purple' room - it will be…
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reservoir1, 1 November 2009Thanks for taking an interest Xspace. Can I just clarify something, just to get it firmly fixed in my brain. in the MSM idea - the outer perimeter (the existing walls of…
reservoir1, 1 November 2009Thanks - you just saved me a whole load of cash - not to mention trouble!! i thought i was missing something. Doh! Am I also correct in saying that i would then need to…
reservoir1, 1 November 2009Is this what you mean steve? Image not preserved: newlayout.png blue is outside (warehouse wall) yellow - Control room, purple - amp room, green - live room. all with…
reservoir1, 1 November 2009Thanks both - i think I've finally got it! I'm going to carry on beefing up the ceiling, fill all gaps and holes in the existing structure and build my amp room as per…
reservoir1, 2 November 2009sorry, me again, questions, questions! I will begin building the walls for my amp room soon, to test the level of isolation I'm getting - one question Image not…
reservoir1, 3 November 2009can't believe how long it's taking beefing up the ceiling! it's taken 4 guys 4 days to do a quarter of the space. As it's an old building, all the joist sizes are…
reservoir1, 4 November 2009Thanks guys, nice to have you pitch in Carston - I read your thread last night and know that pay alot of attention to detail! There's an access point, which is not too…
reservoir1, 5 November 2009Thanks Carsten - I know what you mean about the more details, the more confusion! Although I think I'm getting near to the point of understanding things, but my head (as…
reservoir1, 7 November 2009here are some pictures: beefing up the ceiling and boxing in a waste pipe. The ceiling ones ain't that interesting, it's a pain staking job, getting through it slowly -…
reservoir1, 10 November 2009a couple of wall questions for anyone who's out there: I've decided to go for an inside out wall - with a normal ceiling - as discussed earlier in the thread. I'm…
xSpace, 11 November 2009"I've decided to go for an inside out wall ... I'm planning on putting 4-layers of plasterboard on the walls" A typical inside out wall is going to be raised to an…
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reservoir1, 11 November 2009Hi xspace/lilith, the reason I wanted an inside out wall, was I like the idea of using the insulation as part of the room treatment. I agree that putting 4 layers up on…
reservoir1, 11 November 2009some pics amproomwall-boxedinpipes.png amproomwall.png anotherview.png Here are the stud wall being built in the amp room - with top and bottom plates - have calculated…
reservoir1, 13 November 2009hi Lilith_envy et al Re STC ratings, could anyone enlighten me on how to rate a double brick wall. I.E a standard brick wall built next to a standard brick wall, no gap,…
reservoir1, 14 November 2009Thanks guys, was trying to assess what to put on my walls and ceiling inside the existing wall (the double brick), to make sure the mass values were the same. As the…
reservoir1, 16 November 2009Thanks for the links - i have to say my head hurts a bit! Xspace - I couldn't find any test data that is equivalent to beefing up a ceiling with a separate room (and…
reservoir1, 17 November 2009Hi Andre, after having re-read what I wrote, neither do I!! What I was attempting to say was: The test data is for a block wall with a cavity between the two block walls…
xSpace, 18 November 2009Chris, It isn't "test" data you are looking for. Somewhere around PDF page 133 the typical type ceiling/roof construction data begins. Did you read that far :) All you…
reservoir1, 18 November 2009Xspace and Andre, will re-read both the documents. I get your point Xspace, especially as I'm having trouble grasping some of the issues. believe me, I really appreciate…
reservoir1, 21 November 2009sorry Brien, Thought I posted a response? understand completely what you mean - I'm probably not the first (or last) person to underestimate what's needed. hope this…
reservoir1, 30 November 2009Okay, so I've done my amp room to a finish. Was going to do some sound level tests tomorrow. But to my horror, while my neighbour upstairs was having a full-on pilates…
reservoir1, 1 December 2009woke up early thinking about my problem - this build is giving me sleepless nights - not to mention empty pockets!! anyway, the only thing i can think is that my newly…
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reservoir1, 1 December 2009some good news! did some sound level tests today and although I need to snag some bits in the amp room, mainly caulking, the results were pretty good. I cranked up some…
reservoir1, 2 December 2009Hey Brien, don't get me wrong, I wasn't blaming anyone/thing (apart from myself and/or my builders). Just trying to pre-empt questions about the contruction. What do you…
reservoir1, 4 December 2009Thanks Brien, i intend to box/insulate those posts to attempt to limit the flanking. Think the photo is misleading, although the new beam my builders put in is a little…
reservoir1, 12 December 2009pictures Image not preserved: LRtoCRold.png LRtoCR.png Image not preserved: lrtocrframes.png crtoliveroom.png crbackwall.png crinsulation.png
reservoir1, 12 December 2009had a quick question, if anyone can answer please? What should I do with the areas OUTSIDE my room-in-a-room i.e. I have angled walls, so have a gap behind the walls and…
reservoir1, 19 December 2009picture update cr boarded pic.png crfromwindow.png control room.png Image not preserved: crintoamproom.png Image not preserved: aircon.png will be plastered next week!!
reservoir1, 26 April 2010Hey Carsten, I have to apologise to you and everyone on the forum for not updating my build diary. I was working all hours to get the studio finished as i had clients…