Key posts: Wall construction options/detailed drawings

Substantial posts by jpmanis, who started the thread, and by the forum’s most active contributors. 5 of 12 posts are listed.

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• jpmanis, 10 February 2005First, I wanted to thank everyone who contributes, and after lurking for 2 years, I'm ready to start building and want to answer some questions first. Hopefully my…
• knightfly, 10 February 2005Your floor WILL flank noise thru the slab, thru the stemwalls, then thru the framed upper basement walls, rim joists, upper wall frames, wallboard, and re-radiate into…
• jpmanis, 10 February 2005Knightfly- Thanks for the reply. When you discuss "adding the gyp inserts" are you referring to pulling out all of the existing batt insulation and adding some gyp…
• knightfly, 11 February 2005Yeah, I know it's a PITA - difference is, if your joists are 2x6 then using 2 layers of 5/8 rock on RC will net you about 26 dB TL at 50 hZ - translates to, any low bass…
• knightfly, 11 February 2005OK, we didn't discuss the walls at all yet; I see potential problems there depending on which plan you use. The solid concrete won't be a problem, especially if it's…