Substantial posts by musicman74, who started the thread, and by the forum’s most active contributors. 12 of 19 posts are listed.
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musicman74, 23 January 2005First I'd like to say this forum rocks! I've been reading endless posts and gathering mass amounts of info(my brain hurts :? ) Anyway, I've done some homework and think…
knightfly, 27 January 2005Hi, and welcome to the board - First - For the 2 long walls(Currently cndrblk-2x2 slats-1/4" panels) I would like to conserve space and use the existing slat frame, fill…
musicman74, 27 January 2005Steve, thanks for the reply. From looking at your diagram I'm assuming that my idea would be the first one pictured which would be a 3 leaf wall?I forgot to mention that…
knightfly, 30 January 2005"are there transmission loss numbers that go with the block diagram, or am I just not seeing them?" - I KNEW that question would come up immediately after I posted that;…
rod gervais, 1 February 2005OK - on the question of vapor barriers and proper placement. If drywall is being applied directly to block (or a concrete foundation) then no vapor barrier is required.…
z60611, 2 February 2005Knightfly "Noise Control In Buildings" by Cyril M. Harris, apendix 5.2, has about 60 constructions with TL numbers involving masonry/concrete. It is the best source I've…
musicman74, 12 February 2005Hello again, I've been kind of busy and havent been able to do much with the project lately. I have managed to get the ceiling underway. After discovering and correcting…
knightfly, 14 February 2005the outer block wall appears to be filled/solid. I only assumed this because upon looking at the top row the cavities seem to be full of morter(the joists rest directly…
musicman74, 4 April 2005Hello all, It's been awhile since I posted but I've been busy in between my day job stripping the room down to the block walls. I found some water damage behind the…
knightfly, 4 April 20051: There is about a 1/8"gap where the wall meets the slab, should I use some type of sealant here or will I increase the possibility of flanking if I seal it w/concrete…
musicman74, 5 April 2005Steve, Is the lathe you suggest for the inside of the stud frame(towards the block wall)? Is this to prevent the insulation from contacting the block? As far as…
knightfly, 5 April 2005Is the lathe you suggest for the inside of the stud frame(towards the block wall)? Yes. Is this to prevent the insulation from contacting the block? That, and to KEEP it…