Substantial posts by mikeklooster, who started the thread, and by the forum’s most active contributors. 164 of 297 posts are listed.
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mikeklooster, 24 March 2005Hello all and thanks for this amazing website. Ive been reading and reading and ive finally got a plan on computer. Mr Knightfly your knowledge and advice has been…
knightfly, 25 March 2005Layout looks fine; what's the purpose of the extended double wall at the sound lock entry at the bottom of the drawing, besides wasting space that can reduce…
mikeklooster, 27 March 2005the double extended wall was because my contractor put in a in swinging door, i decided that lock could serve as a small iso booth to track scratch vox during tracking.…
mikeklooster, 27 March 2005it is a detached garage in which i added 4 ft to. The origanal garage doorway is still there and is 7 ft high . the angled bottom is only 7ft high and above that a…
sharward, 28 March 2005Ahhh, that explains what looks like a pillar on the right side, and the small door on the left side, on a wall that connects to the left outer wall. (That may not have…
mikeklooster, 28 March 2005heres another option What do you think? Ive got this overlapping that i guess will cause flanking.Above the 7 feet garage door is a 4x8 beam and the old outer wall all…
sharward, 28 March 2005Ha! See what happens in the wee hours of the morning when your mind gets churning? You see all kinds of possibilities! :-) I'm kind of leaning towards your final…
mikeklooster, 28 March 2005Man it sounds like your close, and i apologize for me incomplete drawings. Im using photo shop( rediculous) OK after the header(16x7) i plan a upper storage area…
mikeklooster, 28 March 2005thanks again for some honest input. As you can see this one a little tricky. I have started cons. but only the four added feet and my contractor temporarily framed one…
sharward, 29 March 2005I don't believe that the shingles are adding any value, structurally speaking... But the plywood might. Yes, I'm fairly certain that will need to change. Horrific facts,…
mikeklooster, 29 March 2005I can get with all of that. Ive looked around since I last posted and that plywood is just a 1x4 to mount shingles on. Im thinkin a bare frame and beam. cieling the…
sharward, 29 March 2005Seems like that would be a lot simpler. The simpler it is, the less opportunity there is to screw something up in a way that's hard or impossible to unscrew. ;) Now,…
mikeklooster, 29 March 2005ive been going over possibilities and i dont understand the header problem. If anyone knows if my inner wall can wrap around the header as long as they are sealed, will…
knightfly, 30 March 2005Mike, you've posted so many different drawings and called things by different names and yet so FEW actual DETAILS are shown; if you can review Keith's drawings you will…
mikeklooster, 1 April 2005sorry about all of the confusion, thats how i felt till i figured out there were 20 namews for drywall. Anyway, I believe that my last designs are at least correct in…
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mikeklooster, 2 April 2005yeah that caused a big hault . I walked out and new it was wrong but didnt quite know what todo. I think the kenetics sway braces for ceiling joists will work and ive…
sharward, 2 April 2005Be very glad you made the discovery before too much got built! I would think that undoing what has been done incorrectly already will be quite easy to reverse. 8) Ah,…
mikeklooster, 2 April 2005Im sorry I miss worded myself. ( not that I Know all about floors) I meant the walls in rooms im not floating the floor. Just good caulk and the nails in the cement. or…
mikeklooster, 2 April 2005ive been reading around more and im confused about something. (excuse me if ive read it wrong) but through different strings ive believe ive heard knightfly say…
sharward, 2 April 2005I'm fairly certain that conventional wisdom here is that the best results are achieved by floating the room. Imagine gravity not being an issue, with a smaller box…
sharward, 2 April 2005Yes, RC on double frame construction is moot. In fact, I believe there's a chance that RC would be slightly worse on double-frame. Moot, I think. In my opinion, you have…
knightfly, 2 April 2005I think I'm actually getting LESS confused by all this; sounds like you're getting close to figuring everything out more or less. On the "leaf" thing - even 4 feet of…
mikeklooster, 2 April 2005thanx for the feed back. and i got ya, but i dont know if you understood something. with my current plan i dont think i have a 3 leaf system. theres is shingles on the…
sharward, 2 April 2005Yeah, as I understand it, that original wall is going to be nothing but a skeleton of studs and headers. Right? If so, then I don't think you have any third leaf issues.…
mikeklooster, 2 April 2005Anyplace you have two opposing surfaces, even if there is nothing sealing or even connecting them to each other, you WILL have a resonant system. This is still true even…
mikeklooster, 2 April 2005sorry for replyin so much but got one more question. I was going to use a pvc pipe and run cable snakes through my floor (like ive seen people do here) How can I do that…
knightfly, 4 April 2005"I'm tempted to start a "Northern California Studio Projects Unite" thread" - Prob'ly not a bad plan, this is getting too confusing already; that way, the NCSPU can meet…
mikeklooster, 6 April 2005"Mike, finally got some time to look more closely at your pix; before we get any further, does your new, extended, garage front STRUCTURALLY replace the need for the…
sharward, 7 April 2005It's funny, Mike -- I was envisioning a ladder in the same spot as where you have it. However, rather than creating a full-fledged "quasi iso booth" up there, I just…
mikeklooster, 7 April 2005ive never heard that, can you tell me more (ventalation). Also I forgot to mention the garage is now attached to a patio cover that is an extention of the pitched roof.…
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sharward, 10 April 2005Your garage is pretty old and was (and, for the moment, still is) "unfinished" inside: all the timber was exposed for you to see. As a result, there is no "attic" per…
knightfly, 12 April 2005Mike, no you don't have trusses; you have separate, "stick built", rafters - every second rafter has a "collar tie", those are the horizontals near the peak. Running…
mikeklooster, 13 April 2005ok i think i understand yall now. Totally missed the vented cieling not a leaf rule,sorry.(correct me if thats wrong). So my new idea is to dry wall 1 layer(more if…
mikeklooster, 13 April 2005So my rec room will support its own ceiling under new ceiling (attic space). The actual wall constr can vary, but i was carefull to add plenty of what I think is…
mikeklooster, 13 April 2005Now I add the "nook" part of the construction. it slopes down a little to avoid the 4x10 beam(starting at 7' and ending about 5'). The 2x4 ceiling joists are connected…
mikeklooster, 13 April 2005heres an updated top view, and weve moved to page 5 so ill post current pics and info on pg 4 ON ANOTHER NOTE: My mother in law has got a pallette of Tectum wall panels.…
knightfly, 16 April 2005http://www.tectum.com/specifications/Ac ... cation.pdf No mention of Transmission Loss, becaue this stuff is another product erroneously marketed as "sound board" - it…
mikeklooster, 18 April 2005Ya I had a feelin bout that, but just lookin for miracles. I had a feelin youd bust me. As i was drawing I thought a truss might go there and I thought "Id better check…
mikeklooster, 19 April 2005Well to be honest I'm still struggling with that idea, partly cause of expense and trouble, partly because I dont know the procedure and how painful it is. For now I…
mikeklooster, 21 April 2005Ive had to work a bit the past few days, but the studios been constantly on my mind. In fact, I'd like to announce, thanx to all my new geek friends here, Ive entered…
knightfly, 21 April 2005Mike, as usual my s**t-box house has the last laugh; still working on the crapper, just got all the retarded excuses for construction out of the way so I could figure…
mikeklooster, 27 April 2005OK steve, ive read the roofing material. Got a couple of questions. 1)I live in Stockton CA 40 miles south of Sacramento in the Big Valley. It appears like my area is…
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knightfly, 30 April 20051)I live in Stockton CA 40 miles south of Sacramento in the Big Valley. It appears like my area is covered by the cold region but were encompassed by the hot dry. We…
mikeklooster, 18 May 2005So acoording to this I could have this unvented ceiling? 1) would the unvented roof that becomes the outer leaf and a inner ceiling be two leafs? Is this good? 2)Is roof…
knightfly, 24 May 2005Mike, I pm'd you a couple days ago; still waiting for a response. Meantime, we need to get your roof figured out for real - I need measurements on everything; size of…
mikeklooster, 25 May 2005ROOF INFO 1.size of rafters---2x6 2.collar ties---2x10 3.spacing between rafers---24" 4.total span wall to wall----22' along rafters,24' original length.28' with…
mikeklooster, 25 May 2005ok im gonna try to show my new plan and I hope I dont confuse. FACT: The extended 4' section is on a driveway slab, not the garage slab. I dont think the new outer wall…
knightfly, 14 June 2005Started to do this as answer to a PM, decided better to be on the thread - More than slightly buried these days off; the new video thing now appears poised to inundate…
mikeklooster, 14 June 2005Thats cool steve thanx. One problem though...It means I have to move my entry door. In a last choice option I would do it but id rather not. However, I've been thinking…
mikeklooster, 15 June 2005im a little confused by your answer. Not to not use as storage but, "frame the front" I dont understand. Are you saying to totally decouple walls and just not expect to…
knightfly, 15 June 2005I'm suggesting that you do NOT use that upper space above the nook as storage, but instead make it into a good sized bass/broadband trap - to do that, you would frame…
mikeklooster, 17 June 2005Check this design out. I think this is better than the CR down there. Im still open for the bass trap idea if you think it would help the Rec Room. Questions 1)Can I run…
knightfly, 17 June 2005Mike, you really need to post pix (please make them between 750-800 pixels wide so I can see more detail) of every corner, high and low, including roof framing, wall…
mikeklooster, 21 July 2005Hey Everyone, Its been a minute since I posted. I had to work some, and I needed a break. I have been watching the progress, and Im ready to review my plans and check my…
mikeklooster, 21 July 2005Continued... This creates a place that could be "unvented" if neccessary or vented if that would work better, Or even vented only for fresh air for AC(not sure if that…
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Dan Fitzpatrick, 21 July 2005hey mike, good to hear from you again! i'm not going to be much help but if i could give my 2 cents, i would say that yes, you need ventilation to get fresh air in.…
mikeklooster, 2 August 2005Thanx Steve for the response. Long time no talk, hope all is well. Well since I posted Ive had yet one more basic design revalation. The only problem I still had with my…
mikeklooster, 3 August 2005i found this on google today. http://www.johnlsayers.com/phpBB2/files ... en_266.pdf Is this a mini split with a return? Will it work? I know we talked about this steve,…
mikeklooster, 8 August 2005It says there is an optional return page 3 0f 4 Check it out, and I saw your idea. Ive been staring at those ACs because theyre everywhere and cheap. I hadnt seen a 2…
sharward, 8 August 2005(The idea he speaks of is here in the "HVAC - What to use? Is DIY an option?" thread .) Yeah, the 2 house deal is the thing that really grabbed my attention! 8) One…
mikeklooster, 11 August 2005things are getting close, so Id like to review again. Heres a new plan, which is seeming pretty final. External image, not preserved — original:…
sharward, 11 August 2005As I mentioned in a PM just now, definitely get in touch with Dan and learn as much as you can about what he's been going through. You two are "brothers from another…
mikeklooster, 11 August 2005"beef up" ceiling and only hang 3 layers, but do 4 on walls. hows that sound?(hopefully not at all) Also, Steve had suggested sistering rafters with 2x8's and adding…
Dan Fitzpatrick, 12 August 2005hi mike, ok here's a crazy idea. maybe you can have somebody come in and "spray on" some kind of concrete mix on the inside of your outer leaf, sort of like i've seen…
mikeklooster, 19 August 2005This is my specs. its a 22 wide garage with a 12'x4' pitch at (at 11' wide is a little short of 4' high) I have a 2x8" center beam with 2x6" rafters every 24". The…
mikeklooster, 19 August 2005Ive talked to a rep at Quickrete http://www.quikrete.com/diy/RestoringCo ... Walls.html about a product called Quikwall and he said I can just trowel it in between studs…
sharward, 20 August 2005Looks like a good plan to me, Mike. (me = a clueless dolt though ;-) ) That's pretty much what I was describing -- cutting and folding the paper and wrapping the stud…
sharward, 20 August 2005In my project thread, I described a plan to use the Fantech Heat Recovery Ventilator (model VHR 1404) ... I grew up in a house with an evaporative cooling system (also…
Dan Fitzpatrick, 21 August 2005mike, the sketch you made a few posts back is exactly what i'm doing. i am not planning to wrap the paper all the way around the studs either but i don't think there…
Dan Fitzpatrick, 21 August 2005but here's a thought. i'm not sure that i would do things the same way had i the chance to start over. because i think it is probably way easier to counteract the ill…
sharward, 21 August 2005Good points, Dan. My question remains open though, posted back on August 11: Point being, rather than risk gaps and "little third leaf effects," why not just add a whole…
Dan Fitzpatrick, 21 August 2005i think this is putting too much weight on the third leaf thing and missing the big picture. i think the general principle is that you want two substantial leaves…
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Dan Fitzpatrick, 21 August 2005one more thing. i wanted to amend my "tentative" plan i mentioned a few posts back. after i put down new asphalt paper, i'm pretty sure i'll be able to fold my original…
mikeklooster, 21 August 2005Wow, thats alot of thinkin in one blow. Thanx Dan and Keith for your insights. Or are you guys just tryin to trip me up on the home stretch.(LOL). Ya keith and weve all…
Dan Fitzpatrick, 21 August 2005hey mike, sorry i forgot you were not beefing up as much as i thought, so it does make more sense to think about using more stucco instead of drywall to do the beef up.…
mikeklooster, 21 August 20051) are you using 1/2 for a specific reason? cause its cheap right now? 2)I didnt really expect the mortar to be easier, but since I have to anyway it just seems…
Dan Fitzpatrick, 21 August 2005no just as an example. i was probably going to use 1/2 because it's easier for one person to buy, move around and put up than 5/8. applying mortar is time consuming.…
mikeklooster, 21 August 2005just another product I found, any ideas http://www.merkote.com/merkrete/hg-2k-01.htm and this is interesting stuff I dont have the attention span to figure out…
knightfly, 21 August 2005I'm thinkin' 2x2' chunks of drywall, buttered fairly heavy with plain ol' drywall mud (bit more water), those would be small enough to be manageable and you could make…
mikeklooster, 22 August 2005Ok..steve 1) can or should I do the 2x2 method on roof as well or stick to sheets or maybe 2x4'? 2) addidng another layer or two of the drywall way? 3) is the "insert"…
mikeklooster, 23 August 2005Ok. Getting away from my "beef up" questions. Mr Dan Hornack form Kenetics emailed me back about specifics for using Isomax clips to hang my 3 layer ceiling from the…
mikeklooster, 2 September 2005I have been very frustrated with figuring out if I should do this beef up. It seem tedious, expensive, and tome consuming for as much as I need to do. My stucco actually…
mikeklooster, 2 September 2005Heres that pic of the 7' joists... External image, not preserved — original: http://www.johnlsayers.com/phpBB2/files/my-planw7ftjoists_191.gif Well Ok. I forgot one…
sharward, 2 September 2005Mike, I'm almost positive you can't use a 2x4 as a "joist" anywhere on any spacing, so you'd be looking at 2x6 throughout. That being said, I like your idea of…
knightfly, 2 September 2005Mike, I'm really sorry I've not had the time to dig into your concerns much, hopefully that will change in a couple days - my roof has GOT to be #1 priority, otherwise…
mikeklooster, 3 September 2005see keith, I would dance, and youd think a lazy guy like me would dance at less work. But theres two things you have to understand about a truly devote lazoid. 1)dancing…
knightfly, 3 September 2005Mike, first of all can you explain exactly what you mean by "couple" in this context? Or draw a sketch with labels, maybe? I want to be sure of what you're asking before…
sharward, 3 September 2005Hey Steve, I noticed your span calculator fuses "dead load" with "live load," such that it seems you can't spec your own figures there. The span calculator I've used on…
mikeklooster, 3 September 2005I mean if I didnt have to worry about tying i to the outer wall frame in my framing. It would then allow me to share the wall between the CR and ISO and be bigger and…
mikeklooster, 3 September 2005Ok. Ive had a chance to look at your span calculator steve. I guess since the longest joist is over 15' I should go with 12" spaced 2x6.(20live/10 dead load).Heres…
knightfly, 4 September 2005The span calc I use does more than shown in the pic; main reasons I like it are it's quick, painless and slightly pessimistic (less death) - you can either use it online…
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mikeklooster, 4 September 2005Im really sorry Ive been so confusing. I seem to confuse whether I keep is simple or include alot of detail. Some of these principles, I understand easily and quite…
mikeklooster, 4 September 2005Im not through it, but these are great, Keith. We started with something just like it, but it was mostly discussing vegas and arizona. Ive noticed two things though 1)…
mikeklooster, 7 September 2005I had a conversation with my cotractor today. He feels a bit funny hanging 3 layers off the sistered rafters and extra collar ties,especially around the collar ties. It…
mikeklooster, 8 September 2005I think I can explain it, without new drawings. Its just a vaulted ceiling lying under the garage ceiling. It will be totally decoupled, no use for clips, just losin…
sharward, 8 September 2005So, we're talking two leaves then -- original roof is outer leaf, and new vaulted ceilings are inner leaf... Right? Are you going to beef up your ceiling at all? I know…
mikeklooster, 8 September 2005Ok heres some diagrams that i hope are clear enough. Im not exactly sure of the fine framing details, so forgive any errors. Im hoping this will just give yall a…
sharward, 8 September 2005I'm still not getting my question answered, Mike. I think a view something like this would be helpful for me, Steve, and everyone else. This example is from my plans --…
mikeklooster, 9 September 2005Well Ive talked to my contractor, and he says he has a room he built at his house thats built like this and its 40' wide. The ridgeboard will be secured by the walls…
sharward, 10 September 2005So the outer leaf roof will consist of two layers of asphault shingles and paper, plus 1/2" plywood? Isn't that really wimpy? :? :roll: That's been my point of all this,…
mikeklooster, 10 September 2005oops Ive been so concerned with basic design, I forgot to mention beef up. And yes I still plan to beef up ceiling, and still possibly the walls of the new addition…
mikeklooster, 11 September 2005A little side note here. I need to seal the space between the roof sheathing and the rafter sitting on the outer wall top plate. On the east wall. there are some 2x6…
mikeklooster, 19 September 2005OK Ive been gone a little while, but Im back and I think i want to start some beef up and sealing now. First step is acoustic sealant. Ive read several threads now and…
mikeklooster, 20 September 2005OK. Been revising the live room ceiling plan, and I think I might even be able to keep it simple. Here goes..(live room is 20'x15'east side and 10'6"west side…
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mikeklooster, 20 September 2005yes, and it feels really good to hear you say that steve. Any suggestions to periculars? Also, keeping in mind I dont know much about these steel straps and out of 5…
mikeklooster, 21 September 2005I was wondering something. I've been really interested in keiths method on ventilation, and for the most part I think thats my route. HRV and a mini-split(two zone). I…
mikeklooster, 21 September 2005ya Ive got an idea Im workin on. Its kinda conceptual and Id like to believe in it more confidently, so I can think of other stuff around it. Ill explain after dinner I…
mikeklooster, 21 September 2005thanx keith, but i think you misunderstood th "waste" of time I was speaking of. I meant I didnt want to assume the closet space for the HRV could be a certain size and…
knightfly, 21 September 2005Mike, you're making me nervous again; you've already moved your collar ties toward the roof peak, which weakens the rafters halfway between where the collar tie fastens…
mikeklooster, 22 September 2005you know were starting to sound like obi wan and anikin skywalker, steve dont worry, these are just questions. My contracor didnt like the thought of adding weight with…
sharward, 22 September 2005HRV = Heat Recovery Ventilator, such as the Fantech VHR 1404 . The acoustics engineer I spoke to is also an expert witness in court cases involving noise issues. He told…
mikeklooster, 22 September 2005well keith im pretty proud of myself, not only did I think of most of your comments, but Ive even got some rebuttles. Im not sold on the idea yet,but Im nit sure oyuve…
sharward, 22 September 2005That's true. But you can't underestimate the power of mass, my friend! Of course, we mustn't underestimate the power of gravity either... :roll: I don't recall the…
mikeklooster, 22 September 2005thanx wakiyan, Thats what I had planned to do origonally, but theres some drawbacks, or at least I think there are. 1)The area best situated for duct stuff is in the…
mikeklooster, 22 September 2005well, Im hearing what you sayin jon. SInce I can turn off a mini split while tracking, but still have my CR on I agree its apples and oranges. As for the outdoor…
mikeklooster, 23 September 2005you dont have sugar coat it dan. You should be scared. Everyone living in a 300 mile radius should be scared. Im a good person, but I was a bad boy, and I know Ive got…
mikeklooster, 23 September 2005OK...Ill really try to make this my last idea-stretcher post. Ive been thinking of what steve said in his last post. I understand that. I understood the tenion part, but…
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mikeklooster, 24 September 2005Tonight you should see alot, keith its an hour. Actually, weve been the host band there before as well. Believe it or not, we've been on Leno more times than any band…
mikeklooster, 27 September 2005Hey everybody, just checkin in. I was hoping someone could answer my questions on suppoting ceiling beef up alternatives. Can anyone tell me if.. a)I didnt make any…
knightfly, 27 September 2005The steel you're referring to is just called Angle; older term was Angle Iron, but it's not iron any more, steel is an alloy. Least size angle that might be effective…
mikeklooster, 27 September 2005thanx steve for responding and Ill be as thourough as I can ULTIMATE QUESTION. IF I ABSOLUTLY SHOULD beef up ceiling, How can I do this without the extreme measures of…
mikeklooster, 29 September 2005Im pretty sure theres nothing to worry about here, steve. For one Ive done nothing internal, and especially not under that plywood. In our phone call, Im pretty sure we…
knightfly, 30 September 2005Got about 5 minutes before rushing off to the "DDJ" - yes, you're OK on the roof - building felt/tar paper isn't actually a VAPOR barrier, because it's overlapped and…
sharward, 30 September 2005Mike, don't shoot me for asking this question. It's a legitimate question, even if the answer shows that the option is completely impractical. For the answer to this…
mikeklooster, 4 October 2005Do i need a vapor barrier up there then? Is this to beef up outer roof with one layer of drywall? Or just to support roof as is? Really Steve, dont take my ideas as…
sharward, 4 October 2005Nope, I sold myself on the product just from the literature and from Florian's experience with a similar European product. Perhaps... I don't know. But I would think…
mikeklooster, 4 October 2005Well, Ill shoot the question out there, if you know, until I get a chance to look deeper. The installation manuel says it does not recommend attic installation. My idea…
mikeklooster, 6 October 2005well ive read more and there is information saying attic installation of HRV is a common practice as well. I guess theyre just warning it will be hotter up there. As for…
sharward, 6 October 2005It seems that would be the best of both worlds: unvented attic on demand for isolation purposes, vented attic at all other times for safety/health/structural integrity…
mikeklooster, 6 October 2005im withb you all the way keith. AND only one question. In your opinion, will it be wise to have a space heater on a timer through late nights in coldest conditions? Its…
mikeklooster, 7 October 2005sweet, so cool only, mitsubishi, and the only one left is 2 or 3 zone. I like the idea of the 2 zone. 1 unit in CR and 1 unit in live room, doors to iso from live open…
mikeklooster, 7 October 2005thanx keith, another check off the list. As for venting iso, hrv's got that. so i guess theres only one debate left in this situation. THe best way to mechanically vent…
mikeklooster, 7 October 2005two things I dont like, keith. Questioning your advice, and questioning your advice when its the cheaper path. But I must ask. Is the attic placement the reason to not…
sharward, 8 October 2005Whether or not you place the unit in the attic isn't the issue. (I would imagine that in the case of the unit for the attic, it wouln't matter much, if at all.) The fact…
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mikeklooster, 18 October 2005ok Ive been away awhile again. Keith I was just reading our last conversation about HRV and I think you misunderstood me. Ok . 1)The recommendation of not doing an attic…
mikeklooster, 22 October 2005Well steve Id say a little of both, ready for action and out here n there. I've been cleaning up the patio area and painted it, and I'm now adding the babies room to the…
mikeklooster, 26 October 2005OK. me n' steve talked last night and really cleared some stuff up. Im working on a review that I'll post later. It was great and I feel really good about the plan. Just…
mikeklooster, 26 October 2005I actually have 3 close friends who are liscensed contractors, and will put it in for me as well as sell me the unit at thier price or very close too it. Yes these are…
mikeklooster, 26 October 2005Ok Id like to share some of the highlights of steve's and my conversation. Then Ill make a detailed review of the plan. My first major issue was whether I should "beef…
mikeklooster, 27 October 2005hey steve, I know I said I accepted to collar tied flatrened ceiling, but Ive found some info Id love to share with you. Apperently, collar ties are horizontal straps…
knightfly, 28 October 2005Mike, there are several reasons why you can't use that first link as an argument to attempt suicide (which is what you're doing whether you realize it or not) - if you…
mikeklooster, 29 October 2005Ya well Ive already checked and Dr Kavorkian dont know shit about acoustics... Steve, please believe me when I tell you how reluctant I was to post that after our long…
mikeklooster, 31 October 2005agreed keith, unless these lower rafter ties(bottom 1/3 of rafter) are necessary for the garage as is. On the other hand, if the collar ties are ok for the garage as it…
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mikeklooster, 5 November 2005Ya, build it steve, Ill supply the pizza and beer! LOL Im not sure what your referring to there steve but Ill be honest, if the garage will stand OK as is. (With the…
knightfly, 5 November 2005OK, here's my final offer - :evil: First, I'm not at ALL comfortable with what you've already done to your garage; while it's not fallen down YET, that doesn't mean it's…
mikeklooster, 9 November 2005Thanx again for all the input. I understand your reservations on committing to my untested, untried ideas. And I also understand that the work it would take to accuratly…
knightfly, 17 November 2005Mike, sorry for the long delay; IIRC, you told me you had moved the collar ties up AFTER we talked about what needed to be done for adequate strength; I seem to remember…
mikeklooster, 17 November 2005OK Steve, lets do this, for the last time... Now, remember I am totally OK with flattening the ceiling line at the height of the raised collar tie in the live room, and…
knightfly, 23 November 2005OK, finally stole enough time to go thru this thread from the start; also re-did calculations for your existing rafters, and must have used "ceiling joist" instead on…
mikeklooster, 27 November 2005Thanx steve, your great as usual. So, if I get you right(garage only)... I do not need to sister rafters. My raised 2x10 collar ties spaced a 4' are OK. Which means,…
knightfly, 27 November 2005Any extra support you can add that won't get in the way I would do - can you clarify the "missing collar tie in middle" thing - is this for inner frame or existing one?…
mikeklooster, 28 November 2005the missing collar tie is the middle collar tie. I am asking if its okay to be missing because the inner framing will get in the way right there. Heres a pic, notice no…
knightfly, 29 November 2005I think you'll be fine with ONE missing tie; you've not been killed so far with HALF of them missing :D - In your case where you may be slightly "under-isolated", yes…
mikeklooster, 4 December 2005You do mean because they are spaced at 4' on every other rafter, right? Is this recommended on my Live Room Ceiling, or on my garage ceiling? I know shewards using it on…
mikeklooster, 12 December 2005I'm being very general here, and I'd like to know what anyone thinks my approach of GG here should be. 1)Use GG in my 3 layer system to help fight my "slightly under…
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mikeklooster, 21 December 2005Sorry Steve, Ill snap those tomorrow. As I'm planning my eave seal, I'm begining to look at whats next. I scrolled through Keiths post checking out his beef up, but hes…
sharward, 22 December 2005If you're only going to use one layer, and since the area isn't too large, perhaps you should consider using one of these products (all similar/competing, just different…
mikeklooster, 22 December 2005Ya that sounds fine, got any ideas which one ? I'm assuming one layer is much simpler to add than multiple layers, so would this be better, cheaper and/or easier than 2…
sharward, 22 December 2005Coke, Pepsi, RC -- they're all colas under different names. Take your pick. Your friendly neighborhood building supply or brother-in-law in the construction biz can…
knightfly, 24 December 2005First, sheet rock is ALREADY covered with paper; not sure where you heard that... Second, if you use the cement board for beef up against stucco, I would fill any areas…
mikeklooster, 3 January 2006OK I looked at wonderboard and hardibacker and I liked hardibacker because it seems easier to work with. Id use 1/2" and one layer? 1/2" is the thickest, and one layer…
mikeklooster, 3 January 2006wow that dont sound easy at all.. well, is it easy to cut wonderboard or durrock(theusg stuff, sorry bad spelling) or is green sheetrock ok to use on this 1 and1/2 inch…
mikeklooster, 23 March 2006Hello all, Sorry I've been away, but I am here again. And like a relative after you win the lottery, I want something. I have been searching for my insulation and R-13…
sharward, 17 June 2007Hey, oldtimers -- remember this guy? Well, I had the pleasure of hanging with Mike yesterday backstage (and even onstage! Woo-hoo! :twisted: ) as he performed with Smash…