Substantial posts by Gigalittle, who started the thread, and by the forum’s most active contributors. 23 of 52 posts are listed.
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Gigalittle, 19 October 2013Hi Everyone. I have browsing the forum for a few years now but this is my first post, so please be gentle if I forget anything... I am planning to build a 2 room studio…
Gigalittle, 23 October 2013Hi Again, Just posting some additional info that may be of help... I had the band over last night and had an opportunity to take some additional sound level readings.…
Soundman2020, 11 November 2013Hi Steve, and Welcome! :) Sorry about the delay in getting back to you: I've been tied up for several weeks on a big project, and it looks like nobody else is answering…
Gigalittle, 26 January 2014Hi Stuart, Thanks for the feedback, extremely appreciated. It has been a while since I last posted. I just wanted to post a status update on my build so far. Beef up is…
andy_eade, 26 January 2014Hi Steve, Looks like you're making some great progress, but I do agree that the beef up is tedious work - though absolutely necessary for you to achieve your goals it…
andy_eade, 28 January 2014We can see what the experts here say Jim - I only know enough to get you into trouble :? You are correct to say that each layer should be caulked (with backer rod too)…
Gigalittle, 2 February 2014I went with screws to hold the drywall in place (short ones for the first layer, and longer for the 2nd), but I did add the "safety" cleats and put the crossbracing back…
Gigalittle, 4 February 2014Here are some more pics, showing the newly installed cleats and the reinstalled cross bridging. I was able to reuse the cross bridging members previously removed by…
Gigalittle, 13 April 2015Its been a while... Just thought I would touch base and let you all know how the build is progressing. Beef up is basically done. The drywall pile is almost gone! I am…
Gigalittle, 1 July 2015Hello everyone. Well I have hit my first major stumbling block in my studio project, something that I had not anticipated, and I hope the fine folks on this board can…
Gigalittle, 1 July 2015Hi Steve, Thanks for the reply. The problem with the double soffit plan is the pipes are mostly tucked into the corner, where the ceiling meets the outer wall. I can /…
Gigalittle, 15 July 2015Yup, definitely messed up with these soffits. Should have planned this out in more detail beforehand. :oops: Took some additional measurements and realized there won't…
Gigalittle, 3 July 2021So it has been a very long while since my last post. I did eventually actually solve the pipe problem and the door frame clearance by replacing the swing in entry door…
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Gigalittle, 3 July 2021Needed to come up with a solution for fireblocking on the partition wall between the control room and live room. Since neither wall is connected to the outer framing…
Gigalittle, 3 July 2021I have decided to use mini-splits for heat and AC as I really do not want to lose any more ceiling height for additional trunk lines. Even so I had to redesign some of…
Gigalittle, 3 July 2021More framing details. To clear the drain pipes and avoid more awkward soffits I decided to just lower the ceiling height in that area. This is going to give me a huge…
Gigalittle, 3 July 2021With the low ceiling heights I decided to go with LED recessed lighting, but to avoid creating a weak point in the inner leaf I built some "light boxes" Used 4 inch LED…
Gigalittle, 3 July 2021Thanks Glenn! Yeah I built a bunch of little boxes for AC and low voltage wiring. Image not preserved: Electrical Boxes.jpg Image not preserved: Smoke Detector.jpg Image…
Gigalittle, 3 July 2021I bought three 8 channel mini snakes and built some airtight MDF housings to flush mount the stage boxes. Image not preserved: Snake Box.jpg Image not preserved: Snake…
Gigalittle, 22 February 2022Hi Christopher, Thanks for reaching out! I made the bigger MDF boxes for the LED recessed "can" lights. They don't have cans, just a little LED module and a driver…
Gigalittle, 28 February 2022More Pics... Image not preserved: Drywall 1.jpg Image not preserved: Drywall in Progress.jpg Image not preserved: Drywall 2.jpg Image not preserved: Green Glue.jpg Image…
Gigalittle, 28 February 2022Used ripstop nylon to make coverings for the gaps between the door jambs and the windows... I chose this fabric because it is non organic to avoid mold or mildew…
Gigalittle, 28 February 2022Doors finally arrived! Solidcore 1 3/4” thick prehung from Lowes. They got damaged in shipment and I got a 50% discount which will pay nicely for the modifications I…