Key posts: Frede's studio getting built

Substantial posts by Fred'e, who started the thread, and by the forum’s most active contributors. 18 of 52 posts are listed.

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  • Fred'e, 21 November 2005New practice studio up stairs! 8) I want to put 10k US$ into recording and production for a small home computer based set up. At this point I'm trying to find the wall…
  • Fred'e, 21 November 2005The studio has become the newest addition to this plan. (This doesn't excuse a good plan.) I live in, own and operate a Motel. I got into this busy from having a band…
  • sharward, 21 November 2005Please tell me you're not making the mistake of thinking that "acoustic padding" = isolation... :? Sorry, but I don't follow that... :? What I do follow (or think I…
  • sharward, 21 November 2005Maybe... Maybe not. You haven't posted nearly enough detail for anyone to analyze what you are (were?) planning to do and what changes you'd need to make to improve the…
  • Fred'e, 22 November 20051. The floor beneath the studio. a, while walls were outlined nicely, and double windows, I'm missing the floor spec... l,I'm thinking pulling celulose, add r19 batts,…
  • Fred'e, 22 November 2005I'm sure I don't understand, neoprene. Vapor barrier, or a thicker softer type of plastic sure, say 6mil plastic? If I understand you correctly then, rapping the entire…
  • Fred'e, 22 November 2005Bryan and Keith, :D You guys rock! Ok, as I read over your replies this morning, I recalled contractors at the local high school re-roofing with what appears to be a…
  • Fred'e, 22 November 2005A roofing contractor just got back to me. I'm getting a 10'x60' roll of 60 mill rubber for $390.00 or .65 sqft. Now I'm thinking that the rubber, would be better served…

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  • Fred'e, 22 November 2005Well done Bryan, Its's a bit spendy, but I'm looking for a perfect membrane, no seems or holes. I have managed to locate 90 mill rubber 10'x50' for US$500. plus…
  • knightfly, 24 November 2005Let's just all stop and take a deep breath, OK? Fred, looks to me like a well-meant (but a bit over the top) comment has set you off - I can understand that, but let's…
  • sharward, 24 November 2005I actually missed Fred'e's post before he edited it down to an empty post... I am certainly sorry that I must have hurt some feelings here. Indeed I meant no harm. But I…
  • Fred'e, 24 November 2005Not Down Not Out, Agian the studio has undergone huge re-design. I have realized that, it will take a room within a room design to isolate all the sound from a drum kit…
  • sharward, 25 November 2005Cool -- I'm glad we're all friends. :-) As far as the horse trailer mat idea goes... Maybe, maybe not. Yes, it is rubbery and might work as an elastomer. However, if I…
  • Fred'e, 25 November 2005Kewl thanks, Very important, the entire studio will be baering down on 4 points directly below the studio. This new design required 4 more glu-lam beams, I am very happy…
  • knightfly, 25 November 2005Glad to see everyone's happier; just a couple of quick comments, then off to bed (am discovering that 4 hours sleep prior to 12-hour shifts isn't quite cutting it) 1 - I…
  • sharward, 25 November 2005OK, I'll try to find that volume knob. ;-) Well, that's the problem... Because I abandoned a plethora of floating floor systems on my project, I can only speak about…
  • sharward, 25 November 2005One more thing before I cease pontification. ;-) You could use the product that Paul Woodlock used on his megaproject . He used Sylomer, which is made by Getzner. Here's…
  • Fred'e, 25 November 2005Very well spoken Keith or writen 8) Between cleaning demolition and going over materials with the lumber yard, I read, re-read, and read again that marvelous post;…