Key posts: Marc's Patio & Garage Studio

Substantial posts by guitardad72, who started the thread, and by the forum’s most active contributors. 331 of 543 posts are listed.

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guitardad72, 13 February 2006Welcome to my construction thread. I tend to babble, feel free to skip ahead. EDIT on September 13, 2006. Most of the diagrams in this 1st post are no longer what I am…
guitardad72, 13 February 2006:lol: On my 19 LCD monitor it only takes 16 pgdn hits. 8) I wasn't done... either :twisted: . Got a double gig today with lots of hours to kill in dressing room with…
guitardad72, 13 February 2006Sharward, Well I care that your room is close to mine in dimensions. I’ll be going over your entire thread one more time to compare, even though we got different…
guitardad72, 15 February 2006OK, I crawled through my attic again, this time with knee pads and I did a little better time, maybe 14 minutes crawl time instead of 15 without knee pads. I got some…
guitardad72, 16 February 2006Cool Don, I hope your guess is right because that would mean less work for me, :D I think. :? Did I forget to include the outside dimensions of that header in last…
guitardad72, 16 February 2006The fall, that’s a long time :cry: Wow my time frame is ASAP only delaying for confusion. Currently waiting on architect to call back, finalize blue print and submit for…
guitardad72, 16 February 2006OK, curiosity got me. I drilled a hole half way up screen wall header, 24 inches from CB wall to not hit a possible stud and... It's hollow, see below pics. My above…
guitardad72, 16 February 2006Well before the frame work of this header will be revealed it'll be 2-4 weeks minimum guess till I get work permit... but the screen wall and the stucco leaf on that…
sharward, 18 February 2006I must admit to only skimming this entire thread (time is at a premium these days), but I must say that I'm totally impressed with the drawings and details! And I see…
knightfly, 18 February 2006Drawings of the year - agreed (now, where's my sword for the ceremony :?: ) - maybe more fitting to use a taping knife... And I can accuse you of padding if I want,…
guitardad72, 18 February 2006Yes, I've seen to "float or not to float" and am concerned about it. My 2nd biggest reason to float is that I already own enough 3/4" plywood for the floor. 12 sheets @…

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guitardad72, 19 February 2006Tried post this in Words of Wisdom, or "How NOT to do it" but was having trouble with the pics and the picture is the best part. The following is a continuation of…
sharward, 19 February 2006Let me be the first to offer my condolences! :( I know some are likely to laugh (and it's good that you were amused), but I'm sure in retrospect it's pretty upsetting.…
guitardad72, 19 February 2006Keith, yes I am lucky on many accounts. I've been counting how many ways I could have fallen on to concrete floor and obstacles below. If I hadn’t taken precaution I…
sharward, 19 February 2006If that means "putting an attic access door inside your garage," be aware that doing such a thing will probably require a permit and may be difficult to do while meeting…
guitardad72, 19 February 2006Well it's not another access to garage attic space I have to install, it's to the main attic. Hopefully that’s the last time I’ll ever need to get into the garage attic…
sharward, 19 February 2006You're quite welcome, Marc... It's certainly not my intention to cause you headache, but rather, a desire to do just the opposite. It is ironic how at times we want to…
guitardad72, 19 February 2006I fully welcome comments that may lead to more work which question safety, building code and other concerns. Believe me I do too :!: :!: :!: :!: When did the 1st walk…
guitardad72, 20 February 2006OK, In Brevard County, Florida (Home of Kennedy Space Center) no permit is required to make an attic access door/panel, real name: Scuttle Hole Cover. I’ll quote the…
guitardad72, 22 February 2006Dealing with electric service panel The 1st electrician stopped by today, looked at everything, gave ball park numbers, is going to mail a quote off and most important…
sharward, 22 February 2006Decisions, decisions... Regarding becoming an "employer" of laborers -- I would recommend avoiding it. As you've started to uncover, there are just too many potentially…
guitardad72, 23 February 2006Tell me about it, or wait Keith that would take you way to long… it’s very apparent in your thread you’ve been through the decision process, rough & minor many times…
guitardad72, 24 February 2006Today, I had 2 more electricians look at my project. Both gave ball park quotes and ideas/opinions. I’ll go more into that in a later post. I’ve now been well informed…
guitardad72, 24 February 2006Inspired by Kathy Please see below visual reference of latest studio design. Note: The Garden: a butterfly garden for my son. It will be partial rebuilt once exterior…
guitardad72, 24 February 2006Back to the babble... of electrical service panel Electrician #1 was the young guy, same age as me. Electrician #2 was slightly grey. Electrician #3 was grey. External…
guitardad72, 24 February 2006And last post for the night, I think :roll: NO I’m not trying to pas my post count; just had 2 much happen today and trying to keep it all in separate thoughts. :idea:…
guitardad72, 25 February 2006Steve, Well 1st off I plan to use #5 grade, rose wood 2x4’s. Sounds OK right? OK the truth is about 2x4 joists; I don’t know where I got the idea from but I got it from…
guitardad72, 27 February 2006Moving along, I got the site plan from architect today with my corrected address. Site Plan NOTE: its rotated 90 degrees counter clock wise from my drawings, north is to…
Dan Fitzpatrick, 27 February 2006marc, yeh it's a waste of time to mess with different drywall thicknesses. others will confirm. check out report linked on page below for data on different wall…

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guitardad72, 27 February 2006Sharwood, Hmm, Green Glue I know I’ve read about it and not retained all the info. I’m scared of another cost increase; I’m going to wait a few days. Dan, :D Yup, got…
guitardad72, 27 February 2006YES, In fact my 1st design I forgot about the inside out wall. 2nd round of design incorporated it. 3rd round knocked down the CB Wall still incorporated inside out…
andy_eade, 27 February 2006Hi Marc, Hey thanks for chiming into my thread with the advice on filling the blocks with sand. I too have been following your thread closely and thought I would reply…
knightfly, 27 February 2006Spans - 2x6 doug fir #2, 24" centers will span 10'8" at 10 # dead load for ceiling joists, other species are all over 10 feet. Framing weight adds approx. 1.2 PSF,…
andy_eade, 27 February 2006Steve, Congratulations on the new Grandson. Get out of here and go enjoy him!! I like the last suggestion. For my situation being as I previously had at least a 3 leaf…
sharward, 27 February 2006There's dedication for y'all... Steve hasn't even laid eyes on his grandson, and there he goes with a detailed (and coherent!) response of over 1,200 words. Steve, you…
guitardad72, 28 February 2006Steve, Andy, Dan AND S H A R W AR D , Thanks for all the comments, Sharw ar d, Oops, please except my apology Sir Sharward oh mere mortal , for the typo on your name. In…
sharward, 1 March 2006No sweat on the name thing. 8) Wow, that's a long list of honey-dos! :shock: I don't envy you at all for your sand filling challenge. Oy vei! :? If the government tried…
guitardad72, 1 March 2006Cool man! I was hoping my apology did not sound to sarcstic. :oops: BTW, where or how did "mere mortal" get next to your name :?: It's longer actually :!: once I'm out…
knightfly, 1 March 2006Foam may kill the multi-leaf thing, but where Marc is looking for max isolation, the sand will VASTLY improve things in combination with a stud frame and second leaf,…
andy_eade, 2 March 2006Ooooh I like the idea of the expanding foam for my wall. (Although I'm still not convinced how much of a problem I have). How much does this stuff expand? I've got to…
sharward, 2 March 2006I wasn't talking about [url=http://greatstuff.dow.com/greatstuff/cons/biggap.htm[/url]those little cans you buy at Home Depot[/url]... -- I was talking about…
guitardad72, 2 March 2006I am glad you asked Sharward as typing this is giving me a break from playing with leveling sand and patio stones :D Babble 8) Urh In the directions to lay down patio…
guitardad72, 2 March 2006Yes I realize keeping them off the walls of studio will be a better thing, I have to think that through to the end... most of these guitars may stay where they are. You…

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Dan Fitzpatrick, 3 March 2006Yes this is one case in which i'm a big believer in permits (i.e. when someone else is doing the work :wink: ) i had a new window and slider door put in the master…
sharward, 3 March 2006I had a gas line extended from my garage to my laundry room a few days after we bought the house. Apparently the previous owner was too cheap to buy the builder "option"…
guitardad72, 4 March 2006Babble: One More Permit Story: This is related to my studio build, from removing the sprinkler manifold from the studio wall and the chain of events that has lead to…
knightfly, 4 March 20061 - Best bet is to ask the manufacturer of your flooring, being sure to explain your climate. Any vapor barriers in that climate need to be at the OUTER shell, either…
guitardad72, 10 March 2006Only a small update on my progress... After staring at the quotes of my electric upgrade/panel move for over a week I finally conjured up the nerve to sign the one for…
guitardad72, 15 March 2006I had to take a break from thinking about my studio for a bit… but I’m back now. :twisted: :twisted: I just updated my design thread, questioning where to place my outer…
Dan Fitzpatrick, 15 March 2006Marc, it's not too difficult to run a new duct out through a composition shingle roof, i don't know if you have done this before. it can be a little scary to cut a hole…
guitardad72, 18 March 2006This post is about pre-construction, moving things around and other babbling. :roll: I had an early gig tonight, full pay and home early. :D Dan, Cool 8) thanks for the…
guitardad72, 27 March 2006Another post about pre construction, no questions. I removed the old furnace chimney from my garage ceiling, took out a bit to much drywall but at least it’s gone and…
Dan Fitzpatrick, 27 March 2006Marc, glad my post helped. Speaking of missing the mark as you said, i should have mentioned first drilling a locator hole thru the center of the location for ease of…
guitardad72, 27 March 2006Dan, Nice new avatar but why is it all fuzzy? Yeah I thought about drilling a guide hole through the roof but in this case for me the cut was easier from inside the…
Dan Fitzpatrick, 27 March 2006Marc, you don't think the blurry look is artsy and cool? dang ... :oops: As far as the fan, Sandersd may be right about ridge venting, my garage didn't have any. I put…
guitardad72, 28 March 2006More pre construction talk, no questions :shock: Sandersd, thanks :D You saved me time and money. I was wondering about the ridge vent thing (I got one) though I hadn't…
Dan Fitzpatrick, 28 March 2006the whole house fan is great in the evenings for when it is cooler outside than it is inside, yet the air inside won't leave, and the attic heat will keep radiating down…
guitardad72, 4 April 2006Sandersd, Thanks for the info on the attic insulation. You've now added something to the very end of my home renovation to-do list. :shock: Write now I'm working on…

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guitardad72, 6 April 2006Thanks guys. I finally got a date for my electric panel upgrade and move, April 25, 06. I called electrician this morning, the secretary said they were waiting for…
guitardad72, 13 April 2006Nothing new with my studio build except for things which take time and money away from studio. Had to take a break last night from other things to read & write some…
Dan Fitzpatrick, 13 April 2006sorry about the toilet man. that sucks. don't know that company you're talking about. the worst thing about that is the smug attitude of the plumber, i bet ... tax prep…
guitardad72, 13 April 2006Company is: http://www.harborfreight.com/ Cheap tools but :roll: Taxes, agreed yup like everything else I do it myself. Even though self-employed musicians (entertainers…
guitardad72, 25 April 2006Finally and UPDATE about studio progress: Day 1 of electrical upgrade and relocation of service panel. The electricians came for about 4 hours to prep the job. External…
guitardad72, 26 April 2006Day 2 of Electric Service Upgrade: Florida Power & Light (FPL) came and disconnected my house @ 8:30am: External image, not preserved — original:…
guitardad72, 26 April 2006Yup sir, Ugly I agree with that dirty & busted drywall all around. Got some fixing and painting to do. Electric service panels seem to have grown over the years. My old…
guitardad72, 26 April 2006Well, you still win though. I couldn't get the shot of the truck turning the corner onto my street!!! Feeling terriffic and exhausted (had a late gig last night then up…
guitardad72, 29 April 2006Sharward, you trying to sell me a Mastercard? :P I’ve been doing homework/planning on several parts of my studio build, so a report type post. :arrow: Existing Ceiling,…
guitardad72, 29 April 2006Oops, :oops: typos on my part, scratch every reference to 3/4" drywall in the last post and sub in 5/8" :lol: Nope that will not really do. :( Reasons for this door with…
guitardad72, 5 May 2006I applied for my building permit today. :oops: Permit babble: I felt kind of guilty though applying… I’ve stated this before on this thread and repeating once again… My…
sharward, 5 May 2006I'm aware that the State of Florida has no state income tax and that they tend to make up for that in the form of property taxes... But do you mean to tell me (and…
guitardad72, 5 May 2006Well now... I guess I should have said that is what the architect lead me to beleive (or maybe even how I misunderstood him), I've not talked about this with anyone else…
sharward, 5 May 2006Now that's not how I read that at all. My interpretation is more optimistic. It says (emphasis added): "The full market value of physical alterations to the property…
guitardad72, 6 May 2006Keith, Got to admit after comparing both of our last posts, I’m struggling :? to see the difference in our statements to equate you saying Now worries, no harm but I…
sharward, 6 May 2006Very cool pictures, Marc! :-) I love seeing photos that offer a glimpse into the life of the people we've come to know on this forum. 8) Anyway, I think you and I are in…

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guitardad72, 6 May 2006Sharward, Glad you liked the pics. :D Glad we agree (and I stand corrected) especially after I typed all the last post out 8) "Skyrocketing" taxes is one of the reasons…
sharward, 6 May 2006You probably made the right decision, because if I understand your state's (paraphrased) constitutional amendment correctly, the taxes on your house are "essentially"…
guitardad72, 15 May 2006What a weekend :roll: should I babble... I flew to Toronto for my half brothers wedding, I barely know him, met less then 10 times. My 21 yr old half sister who I met…
sharward, 15 May 2006Sorry to hear about your permitting woes, Marc. :( I hope you can navigate out of the little hole you find yourself in. I've been there myself, so I can empathize.…
guitardad72, 15 May 2006Yup, the health inspector is the one who gave me those two above options. Also told me exactly what I need to get the certification, warned against some septic guy's…
guitardad72, 16 May 2006I got a hold of the architect and I held back laying into him as that would have been counter productive to the situation at hand, plus I was half awake. 8) The answer…
Luftweg, 18 May 2006(not intending to violate the 'don't talk negative of codes' ground-rule...): Carpwftx makes some pretty good points..... I would only want to say that codes, or any…
sharward, 18 May 2006You are to be commended for thinking so seriously about this. Many in your position would not have done so and have regretted their (lack of) actions. That being said --…
camistan, 18 May 2006Marc I feel your "pain" on the code issue. I will be putting up a post soon talking about my "true story" about a permit. I'm just waiting right now to have the "end…
guitardad72, 18 May 2006Cool, Thanks for all the replies. Carpwftx, Yup that would be the result of one of my character defaults that I am aware of, which I have to baby-sit. Trying to explain…
Dan Fitzpatrick, 18 May 2006the terrible thing about bureaucracy is that all rules can be interpreted differently depending on the whim of the person in charage ... literally it is the "rule of the…
guitardad72, 18 May 2006Dan, Cool thanks for the words, being waiting for you to chime in :D as I'm sure you can relate having young children at home. Do better define: That would be "going as…
guitardad72, 18 May 2006OK, it’s done. No more door from “storage room” to garage in the drawing/plan. I slightly probed plans examiner as we made the change to drawing. The reasoning behind…
guitardad72, 19 May 2006Carpwftx Oops, :oops: I was more or less running with my train of thought when I wrote: “YES this is worthy of obsessive compulsive behavior OR being too hard on…
guitardad72, 28 May 2006My permit for studio is still on hold... it will now pass the Enviromental Health but the guy has been out on maternity leave for over a week. I've been unable to get…

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guitardad72, 9 June 2006Update, My permit got put on hold for a 2nd time, this time by the plan examiner. He had 6 things: 3 of which were about my architect quoting out dated code :x 2 are…
guitardad72, 28 June 2006Today I got my building permit :D I was pretty upset about the outdated code thing but, in slight defense of architect… He changed no words of code on the plan. He…
sharward, 28 June 2006Marc! Congratulations on your permit! That is most excellent news. I know you went through a bit of pain on that effort, and you're probably still in for some pangs…
guitardad72, 31 July 2006Hey Keith and Leftweg.... Yup busy with gigs, life, and my son (almost 4) has figured out how to operate my desktop computer over the last month. My wife has another…
guitardad72, 10 August 2006Small update... actual work done :D I got everything out of the way for cutting my concrete block wall. That is: - Made the final re-arranging of tools, junk, etc... in…
sharward, 10 August 2006I remember when I rearranged my garage to clear out the entire studio area in preparation for the work to be done, and in such a way so as to allow both cars to be…
guitardad72, 11 August 2006Keith, ... will be a guitar player and a keyboard player using a concrete saw with a 24" blade to cut a wall :shock: Leftweg, I don't think we (or at least my household)…
guitardad72, 13 August 2006I got a new dilemma for my room... CUTTING THE CONCRETE BLOCK WALL. I admit my ill planning is at fault here. Plan was: - Rent a WALL SAW... a concrete saw with 20" to…
guitardad72, 14 August 2006Cutting the wall is not delima anymore. The wall is coming down in the next 2 days. :D Companies with wall saw all ball parked over $1,500. :? Using keyboard player or…
sharward, 14 August 2006Awesome! 8) Take lots of pictures! Hey -- quit worrying about such precison... Just make a hole in the wall like this! Recovered from web.archive.org — originally hosted…
guitardad72, 15 August 2006Not done yet.... 1 of 2 posts. wall-demo-B 002.jpg pic is of my GLASS patio table, wall-demo-B 005.jpg of screen wall just before I took it down, notice all the cement…
guitardad72, 15 August 2006The Incredible Hulk doesn't need a dust. :roll: These guys showed up with a minimul amount of equipment, I'll get a picture of the car before they leave. I lent them my…

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guitardad72, 16 August 2006OK some more pics: 1. The Demo crew car. 2 & 3. Wall 99% down & screen wall down. 4. Action shot of cutting the last bit of rebar. I got a surprise. The floor between…
guitardad72, 17 August 2006Got some more stuff done today. I ordered my exterior door from Lowes, which should be here by Sept 5. I knocked out most of stucco and green board of my screen wall…
guitardad72, 17 August 2006Keith (and Stick)... I went through Sticks thread like you mentioned and I don't think self leveling epoxy would work for me, in regards to leveling out my floor. PLEASE…
sharward, 17 August 2006Hey Marc! I have to admit that while the photos are very helpful and your description of your dilemma is very detailed, I'm having a bit of trouble following all of the…
sharward, 17 August 2006Actually, I just looked at that last photo more carefully, and it appears the garage slab and the patio floor are monolithic. Perhaps that's a good sign... Not ideal,…
guitardad72, 17 August 2006Keith, I am getting ready to go to work (gig) so I'll type this reply kind of quick. Patio Slab is the same grade as my garage slab, it's about 5" thick (I think, I'll…
sharward, 17 August 2006I would think that grinding is a non-starter. Sometimes I see that on sidewalks where tree roots have lifted up a section or two -- it's a cheap effort to even things…
rod gervais, 17 August 2006Marc, I wouldn't bet on it. The fact that the slab was poured monolitic with your garage isn't indicitive of anything. Frost heave isn't an issue in Forida - and that's…
sharward, 18 August 2006Don't you HATE when that happens? I especially hate the "feature" in Internet Explorer that makes the "Backspace" button act as a "Back to previous page." When you're…
guitardad72, 18 August 2006Man I usually write lengthy posts in Office Word or Outlook… just relearned a lesson. This post is going to be shorter then the one I just deleted by accident. :twisted:…
sharward, 18 August 2006I'm sorry you're having this rather urgent challenge before you, Marc. You deserve better. You hired and paid for expert advice, got your permit in order, hired a…
guitardad72, 18 August 2006Keith, BTW thanks for the kind words/offer. Just to make sure we're on the same page my patio is completely under the roof of my house, does not "extend" from house. I…
guitardad72, 18 August 2006I'm in between gigs for the day... quick up date. I talked to Keith on the phone today!!!!!!! Again thanks for your time Keith. We discussed my current problem, possible…
guitardad72, 19 August 2006Eh Keith, No problem. Just goes to show we have to choose our words correctly and really look at the pics, or even the best of "us" may not understand. In reviewing your…
sharward, 19 August 2006Yeah, in retrospect, I might have gotten away with not cutting those holes in the ceiling. In fact, since the outer leaf walls are not truly load bearing, the trusses…
guitardad72, 20 August 2006For the interior (outer leaf in my case) walls the architectural drawing has no description at all of how they are suppose to be built. Last night I looked at a bunch of…

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guitardad72, 21 August 2006Well I got a lot done today. I got the top, top plates (I’m using double top plates) of my two interior (outer leaf) walls attached to ceiling. That’s 2, 2x4’s. :roll:…
sharward, 21 August 2006Hey Marc, I know that "hey, I just put up my top plates" feeling all too well. ;-) However, you mentioned that you used screws. I found out by calling my building…
guitardad72, 21 August 2006Hey Steve, Yup that's exactly what I was doing. My stud finder uses a circle on the display which gets smaller until you hit the edge. I mark both edges (which sometimes…
guitardad72, 21 August 2006Score on hitting the joists and braces: Of all that I could somewhat clearly mark with stud finder I was right on. :D The one brace my stud finder could not find (above…
guitardad72, 21 August 2006OK, Just got back from architect office. I talked to Peter, the owner not Lenny. Got a new more expensive plan in the works. Footer. He talked about placing a footer…
sharward, 22 August 2006All pretty good news -- very good about not having to do any "cross cuts" on your patio slab. :-) Do you mean horizontally ? Too bad you're looking at two weeks before…
guitardad72, 22 August 2006Hey Keith, yes I had a brain fart there. Unconfirmed plan is to cut off 12” to 16” of my patio slab. Drill horizontally into the patio slab; insert rebar with epoxy to…
sharward, 22 August 2006Good move on the nails, Marc. :-) Congrats on your gigging too. :-D Although I'm sure this is one time you wish you had a bit more time on your hands. Actually, you will…
guitardad72, 22 August 2006Yup wish I had more time, & I don't really need a congrats on the gigging, (although thank you, thank you so much) it's what I do: play guitar and/or sing and convince…
guitardad72, 23 August 2006I got most of these two walls up today. See pics below. I messed up one of my 2x4 studs, so I’m one short in the corner. I miss counted by one, so I’m short another stud…
guitardad72, 24 August 2006I just had an inspection on the 2 interior walls today and passed. :mrgreen: He said “close it in”. I didn’t say anything about why my exterior walls were not up, and he…
sharward, 24 August 2006That's exactly what I used on my outer leaf plate in that spot where I had to drill a hole in my new concrete. They're made like roaches in the roach motel -- "they…
guitardad72, 26 August 2006What do you mean by that? Do you mean someone might not possible look up the directions and by the right size drill bit? :roll: I got a box of 25, 5 ½” long, ½” diameter…
guitardad72, 28 August 2006Today I got the drywall up on the garage side if these 2 interior, outer leaf walls. See 1st, two below pics. I did not have time to mud and tape today. I still have to…
sharward, 28 August 2006Excellent work in tight quarters there, Marc! 8) Congratulations on the tight fit. Perhaps after a good night's rest if you want to reconsider adding another layer of…
knightfly, 28 August 2006If you ever need to bang on the end of a bolt like that again, first run a nut part way onto the threads, but NOT far enough so the bolt's threads come clear through the…
guitardad72, 28 August 2006Knightfly, Thanks for that tip. Makes a lot of sence. I may or may not use these bolts again (I got 17 left) to secure my inner 2x4 frames to floor BUT I've got a lot to…
guitardad72, 28 August 2006Hmmmm... I just put mud and tape on those walls. Have to make another HD run before I can do more on the walls. After hugging that wall now installing screws, mud and…

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guitardad72, 28 August 2006WOW... Keith ain't following the rules :shock: From the stickies: How to drywall and caulk? Step Sequence.... http://www.johnlsayers.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=20003 I…
guitardad72, 29 August 2006I got the new revised drawings with corrections for footer and header. See pics below. :D For the header I'm going to rip out entire previous screen wall header or "pony…
Luftweg, 29 August 2006At the risk of not knowing what I'm talking about (a very high risk indeed): I noticed in your specs, the concrete floor (or base, etc.) is to be 3.5 inches thick, and…
sharward, 29 August 2006Looking good Marc! I learned that 2,500 psi concrete is the minimum, and that by increasing the "sack" number in the mix, you can achieve higher than 3,000 psi. And, you…
guitardad72, 31 August 2006Leftweg I have no idea what these specs on the concrete mean and won't even attempt to answer your questions. As long as the plans examiner OK's this foundation plan (as…
guitardad72, 31 August 2006Sharward, You think that DVD would help me build my footer? The "Hulk" is not answering his phone, other cement contractors I've called appear to busy, I think the only…
sharward, 31 August 2006Hey Marc! Maybe... But since time is of the essence, I think you can probably do this without it. You have Rod's book, and he does cover this at some length (pretty…
guitardad72, 31 August 2006Just a bit nervious about taking this on myself... want to prep myself. You've described basically the same method I've been thinking. Got Rod's book, read the section,…
sharward, 1 September 2006That might work. Talk to the people at Home Depot -- maybe they can advise you. I bought the metal blade from the rental yard here -- I still have it (it has about 2/3…
guitardad72, 2 September 2006Sharward, BTW THANK-YOU, THANK-FOr helping out :D Drawing does have the rebar, it might be to small to see in the pic (plan3footerheader 015.jpg above) it's the 2 small…
Luftweg, 2 September 2006Well, in the movie and TV show, didn't someone usually have to get the Hulk PO-ed before he would be set into action?? Of course, that can be risky I would guess....…
sharward, 3 September 2006Always my pleasure, Marc! 8) Hey, I consider you a "concrete buddy" now... Or soon to be! :lol: OK, got it. FYI, #5 is 5/8" in diameter. (Each "#" is 1/8" of an inch.)…
guitardad72, 3 September 2006Luftweg , thanks for the link. I’ve been to that web site many times; it shows up on the 1st page of a Google search for almost any phrase with concrete as one of the…
sharward, 4 September 2006That's so awesome, Marc! 8) I actually saw your post earlier today on my Treo, but I wasn't able to see the photos. I'm so glad that your concrete cutting experience…
Luftweg, 4 September 2006This is interesting to me because I developed, mostly likely, a chemical irritant rash on my hands and arms, when working on digging a sump pit out -- even though that…
guitardad72, 4 September 2006OK, my son was digging in 99% (??) sand. My house sits on sand. I had cleared all the concrete dust off patio with water & hose. AND like always shortly after he was…
sharward, 4 September 2006So, basically you're proposing to use nuts and bolts to "pull" the board against the studs, as opposed to screws that would "push" the board against the studs. I would…
guitardad72, 4 September 2006I'm at a gig right now with free wifi :!: :D YUP, exactly my concern. I knew about the 15 mins and believe me I was running as fast as I could. I got the drywall Jammed…
guitardad72, 6 September 2006Progress: good news, one more thing to figure out and important question/concern. Good news… I hit my head on my new wall (jumping up and down while leaning over) as I…
sharward, 6 September 2006Hey Marc, Congrats on the bolts doing the trick as you had planned. :) Perhaps jamming a piece of pressure-treated lumber as a wedge the between the bottom edge of the…
guitardad72, 6 September 2006Luftweg, Yup that’s the way I meant it… I got a kinda dry sense of humor. Keith, Yup I think you’re right. Seeking perfection in this less than perfect spot may be…
guitardad72, 6 September 2006OK, Question of the day, do I take out the rest of patio slab beneath studio or leave it build as planned with only a new footer on the exterior edge? Weight summary of…
sharward, 7 September 2006Sorry, I've been crazy busy lately (latest event: a 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. database server move! :shock: ) I know I've said it before, but it bears repeating -- you deserve a…

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Luftweg, 7 September 2006One thing that I've been 'finding out' about slabs is that -- at least around here -- they can be more subjected to changes caused by the elements, than say, deep…
guitardad72, 7 September 2006Recently I watched a TV show (and can't find a link to post for reference) where a $500,000 to $1,000,000 house right on the coast in California was over taken by ONE…
Luftweg, 7 September 2006Actually, I didn't mean that there were not town meetings for variances, but usually only when it impacts neighbors/community or it's really significant... Such things…
guitardad72, 7 September 2006Eh Steve, I'm taking it your not going to comment on the situation? I've PM'd Rod once and patiently waiting. I don't want to pester him as his advice I (we) value and…
knightfly, 7 September 2006I'm not a heavy duty concrete guy, whereas Rod's been knee-deep in EVERY aspect of construction most of his life; If I were you, I'd rather hear from Rod than me :?…
sharward, 7 September 2006I like it -- other than the horizontal ties into the existing slab, that's pretty much what I've been advocating when I wasn't also throwing in my "maybe do the whole…
knightfly, 8 September 2006A little anecdote as a partial answer - several years ago I read an article about one of those ridiculously expensive homes the Hollywood stars used to build - don't…
sharward, 8 September 2006Sure. They're called "international airport runways." ;-) But seriously... At over $100 per cubic yard, I would think the primary reason not to do slabs like that is…
guitardad72, 8 September 2006This might be a long post… :twisted: Luftweg, I looked again for that TV show and could not find. My wife said it was most likely on TLC. There was a house infested with…
guitardad72, 12 September 2006Progress: I am almost done with drywall mud & sanding on the garage side of new walls. With luck today I’ll get my 2nd sanding and last mudding up. Then I can sand and…
guitardad72, 14 September 2006Terminix just came and gave me quotes on Termidor. 2’ x 22’ section of footer/slab I’m doing is there min charge $150, very reasonable. How ever they want $1,500 for the…
sharward, 14 September 2006Hmmm... :roll: ...Interesting. I guess I won't use Terminix five years from now when I need another treatment! ;-) Ah well... :roll: ...A 20-year termite control veteran…
guitardad72, 15 September 2006I got rained out from gig tonight :D Rep said the Termidor treatment I'm getting for footer & got quote for whole house should last 20 years. Rep said there is a test…
sharward, 15 September 2006Hey Marc, here's a form I found for you ... ;-) :lol: ;-) :lol: ;-) :lol: ;-) :lol: ;-) :lol: ;-) :lol: ;-) :lol: ;-) :lol: ;-) Of course I'm kidding! :mrgreen: Although…
guitardad72, 19 September 2006Got some progress to report but 1st… Luftweg, Yup, Cavin is lucky not only to be 15mins from Kennedy Space Center but also 45mins from Universal Orlando, 1hr from Disney…
sharward, 19 September 2006That's got to be the best "Marc and his loyal assistant" pics you've posted so far. 8) Even Mrs. Sharward thought it was extraordinarily cute! :D Wow, that is one heck…
guitardad72, 19 September 2006Eh Keith I think that's the 1st pic with me in it that I've posted. Thank you, but... if your standing under that area you can see some flaws, I mudded and sanded that…
guitardad72, 27 September 2006Sharward, Man nothing gets by you. I need to wine a little bit… :oops: I can’t believe how frigin long its taking me to finish/ remodel my garage. I just got the 2nd…
guitardad72, 2 October 2006OK, this is a MAJOR update for me: After 6 months or more my wife is now parking her car in the garage. I got the garage side of studio work done... well every item has…

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guitardad72, 5 October 2006Eh Sideshow, Aaron has been helping me out posting over in Installation and Wiring: [url=http://www.johnlsayers.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=7201]Coaxil cable, air handler…
guitardad72, 17 October 2006UPDATE for my project :D I now only have 2 weeks left till my wife stops working and my son will stop going to baby sitter during week days. I've decided to clear as…
guitardad72, 18 October 2006How I hate spending money on hiring someone to do something, I would probably feel comfortable with doing myself, after I've watched someone else do it. :twisted: I got…
guitardad72, 19 October 2006Dang it! :x I’ve now learned not to completely trust architect/engineer Peter either. I think I’ll stop calling him when I got questions, or atleast if I do ask him I…
sharward, 19 October 2006Hey Marc, I actually tried to post on your thread yesterday, but I lost it when I submitted, and I had no time to retype everything. Yeah, I would think hand-tamping is…
Luftweg, 19 October 2006Marc: Ooops, for a second there I thought I was looking at a dusting of snow near your trench -- but just as quickly, I realized you are in Fla... I might have it out of…
guitardad72, 19 October 2006Eh Sharward, Years ago I worked for 3 months with a concrete contractor. I was on the wheel barrel a lot. One time I was so tired from running the wheel barrel to a 2nd…
guitardad72, 20 October 2006:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D See pics of uncompleted forms below. More steaks and kickers have to go in. He decided to use 2x4’s, cause that’s what he had in his truck. -…
sharward, 20 October 2006Looks great, Marc. 8) You're definitely on a roll! I can't wait to see concrete pics. :) I'm sure it's very satisfying to be moving on this again. Yeah, the termiticide…
knightfly, 20 October 2006My experience with clear vs. black 6 mil is that the black (when exposed to sunlight) lasts several YEARS; clear lasts half a season before looking like it was run thru…
guitardad72, 21 October 2006If anybody reads this before tomorrow when James concrete guy comes back, I’m looking for opinion. Did he place the rebar, other things I’m about to babble about and…
guitardad72, 21 October 2006Rod, Thanks, I was pretty sure this was wrong/not complete. Now I got a 2nd opinion from a real pro for when he comes back today. This gives me a perfect 4 out of 4, for…
sharward, 21 October 2006I'm glad Rod had a chance to see this already -- he confirmed what I suspected -- that rebar work ain't complete! :evil: Assuming the contractor had the benefit of the…
guitardad72, 21 October 2006WELL, James the concrete guy came, looked again and said this was done to the drawing, it'll pass inspection :shock: I pointed out the L section, the 45 degree angle…
guitardad72, 22 October 2006Got some work done, so: Let’s call this post: Forms for filling two exposed CB wall cavities from cutting my CB wall. WHY am I doing this? 1. Although not in my…
guitardad72, 23 October 2006AND YES I FAILED INSPECTION!!! :D :D :D Am I a 1st for being happy about failing an inspection? Don't matter really. :roll: AND the inspector would have passed AS IS if…
guitardad72, 23 October 2006AND YES I FAILED INSPECTION!!! :D :D :D Am I a 1st for being happy about failing an inspection? Don't matter really. :roll: AND the inspector would have passed AS IS if…
guitardad72, 23 October 2006Oh yes and one more tiny issue... for the joint in between old slab and new footer/slab I've bought concrete adhesive made just for this purpose. The other option is 15…
sharward, 23 October 2006I like the closed cell foam on a roll they sell at Home Depot in the concrete supply section. It's about 4" tall I think, with a half inch perforated section that you…
guitardad72, 24 October 2006Sharward, Part of this joint of old and new concrete will be in my new smaller patio. A 1/2" strip of foam covered with caulk is not something I want to walk on or…

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guitardad72, 24 October 2006Well if I would have to make a bet, I would say pass... that's not saying I am 100% satisfied with the quality of work, but I think it'll end up strong enough for…
sharward, 24 October 2006Fences under 6 feet tall in my city can be built sans permit. Same with most retaining walls under three feet tall I think. Perhaps your town allows fences under a…
guitardad72, 24 October 2006:roll: Atleast 2 of these rebar peices are currently sticking 1/2" to an 1" above above the level of finished floor. For kicks and giggles I am going to leave it as is…
guitardad72, 24 October 2006CONCRETE James is finishing as I post. They got hear 2 1/2 hours early then expected so I was running. Rebar got cut, James said rebar has to be min 1" below surface.…
guitardad72, 25 October 2006Some more details about today's pour. Right after I wrote the post "it passed", which was 5 Min's after inspection, I went to work for final detail stuff. I thought I…
sharward, 25 October 2006:D :D :D Great pics!!!! :D :D :D And great video too! That pump is awesome! :twisted: My 5 yards delivered was around $700 as I recall... And since it was more than…
guitardad72, 25 October 2006Just pulled forms, did some digging to cut away plastic and took some pics. 1st two pics of the footer/slab. Notice how the edge does not look great. This is because…
guitardad72, 26 October 2006My budget started out around $3,000. After making the decision to tear down CB wall I realized I'd be spending atleast $6,000. Look at where I am at with recent pics and…
guitardad72, 27 October 2006I got some work/destruction done today. :twisted: Got some STUCCO concerns as a result :idea: … But 1st pics of removing the Pony Wall. 1st Task of the day was put 8…
guitardad72, 28 October 2006Hmmm, good thing I had 2 gigs today, no time for demo work. I could think about how I'm going to cut stucco. Got another idea. Some what like Rod describes on page 43 in…
guitardad72, 30 October 2006I guess I'll be alright with my Stucco. If I screw it up I'll just break more off and patch it. Should be fun. Tomorrow I'm all revved to take down more stucco and final…
guitardad72, 31 October 2006By far today was the most fun so far working on my room :D 1st task: The end of my CB wall used to have the end of pony wall attached at top. This is where a new end…
guitardad72, 31 October 2006Got my lumber, Simpson straps, slightly altered plan, fasteners, etc... Missing one hanger, have to order it. How much wall I can build in the next 4 hours I don't know,…
guitardad72, 1 November 2006Happy Halloween (to those who celebrate it) Today’s work: Pic 1: Lumber purchased today. Pic 2: Straps and nails purchased today. Pic 3: Had to add 2x4 brace/blocks to…
guitardad72, 1 November 2006I never unhooked it. :twisted: Ceiling stucco now has a good crack right behind that top peice of "T" 2x4. This was unwanted although expected... BUT this is the only…
guitardad72, 4 November 2006Small update, got part of one exterior wall framed, not done so no critique needed yet. I’ve been piecing this frame together over days of spare moments. See pic. Found…

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knightfly, 4 November 2006I'd go with the flashing, concrete is a bitch to cut like that, if it's even doable. Repeat after me; Concrete is HEAVY, Concrete is HEAVY, Concrete is HEAVY, Concrete…
guitardad72, 6 November 2006Finally I got a visual feel for room :D :D :D :D I got my 1st exterior wall tipped into place. I managed to get it in only breaking off some of the sill seal I stapled…
sharward, 7 November 2006I'd toe-nail 'em. The 1/4" clearance would have been fine if you didn't have those J-bolts to lift over... :roll: ...I used 1" holes for my 5/8" J-bolts, and there still…
guitardad72, 7 November 2006HMMMMMM Thanks Keith, sounds like it that could work. I've got days to think about this. For tipping the whole thing... angle won't be that hard coming down onto…
guitardad72, 9 November 2006Sharward, Persiflage, um good word but to hard to pronounce and I think few will get the meaning. BABBLE: Baby's room done. New carpet, paint, ceiling fan w dimmed…
sharward, 9 November 2006OK, OK, I won't say I told you so. :-) So, assuming you fix your header level and at the correct height on the side closest to the house, you'll have a parallelogram for…
guitardad72, 9 November 2006Yup you got it except currently the side of header that needs to be raised is the side further away from house. I've got a prehung exterior door with threshold (&…
guitardad72, 10 November 2006Got some work done today. I did not take any pics as it does not look like much. :oops: I decided to start framing up my other exterior wall before fixing my door rough…
sharward, 10 November 2006I read that description of the puzzle piece plan, and while I do understand the challenge, I do not understand the proposed solution, although I must say some parts of…
guitardad72, 10 November 2006Should I draw a diagram Sharward? BTW the suggestion you gave would have pieces cut perpendicular to the puzzle method, of many pieces each cut slight higher then the…
sharward, 10 November 2006Are you asking how you can rip a 2x6 at an angle? I agree that might be a little trick without a table saw... But you might be able to do it by screwing the uripped…
kendale, 10 November 2006Aloha Marc, Congrats on your upcoming addition to the family and studio progress. Here's a possible solution to: in lieu of a table saw.…
guitardad72, 11 November 2006Kendale, Thanks and glad to hear you are making it through earthquake aftermath PITA stuff. Nice SAW!!!!! BUT it still won’t make the cut I desire for a one piece…
guitardad72, 13 November 2006Sandersd, HEY, nice to see you back. Thought you had left us for good :D :D :D :D :D :D Ooh, another option. :shock: Would I also have to cut those 2x4 forms to the…
guitardad72, 14 November 2006Progress Pics. The PT lumber custom cut sub sill came back today, see pics. Still have to remove some wood from the middle bottom portion of lumber to account for hump…
guitardad72, 14 November 2006Well, thank the Kennedy Space Center carpenters and our tax dollars that pay his wages :D NOPE: Last Post I wrote: That's the stud that's not there yet, that corner will…

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guitardad72, 14 November 2006Yes, I referred to it above as PT lumber. AND now I have to make up my mind whether to use the sub-sill board I had cut (and put a lot of thought/energy into) OR use…
guitardad72, 14 November 2006Cool Thanks Sandersd, Yup I knew the words "mortar" and "tile" go together but with out much thought, figured that was just for between the tiles... my ignorance.…
guitardad72, 15 November 2006Not sure what you mean by that? :oops: SMALL PROGRESS: Got my wall with door all anchored in today & fixed a few minor things. Made trip to lumber yard, got everything…
sharward, 15 November 2006You are truly an inspiration, Marc! Excellent job!! 8) Seriously... I don't think I could have done such a fine job myself. 8) So, are you like I am, in that anytime you…
guitardad72, 15 November 2006Sideshow, Thanks for the comments :D :D :D :D :D Yup I showed the wife the door in place so she'd have a visual. Don't have to drag her out every time. Yesterday I was…
guitardad72, 16 November 2006Today's progress: Double braces for every seam of sheathing. Door frame, level and GOOD :wink: I fit the door into my new frame. This wall is completely strapped...…
guitardad72, 16 November 2006Today's Progress, 1st I thought I had a day time gig today BUT it's an evening gig so I got some stuff done. Tried to place my hanger for double 2x8 screen wall header.…
guitardad72, 17 November 2006Yeah, and some of my friends are already asking me "how much to do ____ repair to my house?" Yup won't miss 3". You know I posted the wrong pic to really show why I…
guitardad72, 18 November 2006Progress: No pics, to dark and to tired. -Got 2nd row of bracing done today on wall without door. -Got almost all of the clips and straps in. -Only hit 3 times with…
sharward, 18 November 2006Hey Marc - we've always known you were putting your blood, sweat, and tears into that framing! :lol: I don't think you need to or necessarily use backer rod OR caulk…
guitardad72, 18 November 2006Keith, Thanks, I was not to concerned about those two issue's, thanks for the advice makes perfect sense. There are just small gaps. Progress: DONE with exterior…
guitardad72, 19 November 2006Yes, the 4th pic above (ends with 004) shows a sliding top plate to truss connector and there is a 1/4" gap between truss and top plate (gap slightly viewable in the…
guitardad72, 21 November 2006WELL It's a GIRL!!! :D :D :D :D :D Cami was born this morning, a "text book" C. Did not enjoy the 6am arrival to hospital, a real disturbance of my sleep pattern. In…
guitardad72, 21 November 2006Thank-you so much Edo & Kendale. Well, I do try not to include myself (other than my hand holding something) in progress pics. Do you remember how many drawings and all…

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guitardad72, 22 November 2006Keith, Mom is doing well. This time around was 100 times easier then 1st, physically, mentally and financially. Decided to take a chance in the name of PROGRESS: I…
guitardad72, 23 November 2006PROGRESS: (as well as picking up wife and taking care of important business for the day) I got OSB sheathing and started installing to exterior. Price shopping between…
guitardad72, 25 November 2006PROGRESS: Now I feel like I am working on a room :D :D - I got all the OSB sheathing up in about 1 1/2 days of work. See pics. That was a lot of nails. :roll: - Made HD…
guitardad72, 27 November 2006PRoGReSS :D Following pics show how my exterior will look till I am done banging around on the inside of frame for electric, some demo and brace support for drywall…
guitardad72, 28 November 2006:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: PrOgrE..,sS huh, arh, F%&^ OK, Got the ceiling tore down above garage side of new room. See 1st PIC. See 2nd pic, electric mess left by…
sharward, 28 November 2006Looking good, Marc! Except... The hinges on that door are on the "up" side of the slope... Are you going to be able to open that door all the way without the bottom…
guitardad72, 28 November 2006Sandersd OK, I won't feel bad. I figure you and I are not the only ones to forget/not see the screws in a pre hung door. But we're probably of the few who choose to…
guitardad72, 29 November 2006Shaz YES. The door will be accessible from outside through a new screen door in screen wall which will be located under that 12' long header I put up. Well... thank you…
sharward, 30 November 2006Hey Marc -- if your inner door will swing inward (and I know that it will), and if it will have a lock on it, then you've really got nothing to worry about. :) Someone…
guitardad72, 30 November 2006Yup... IF they want to get in they will. The inner door will be solid so valuables will be out of sight and inner door may at least look intimidating/to much effort to…
guitardad72, 4 December 2006Progress is slow but... - Installed most of 2x4 bracing around perimeter of outer leaf/ existing ceiling rafters (bottom chord of truss) and walls. A completely tedious…
guitardad72, 4 December 2006Already got one, have to confirm actual "surprise" and solution then post the concern in appropriate thread. Concern is recessed lights in a cloud or other DIY acoustic…

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guitardad72, 4 December 2006Ceiling Corner, outer leaf details: Problem is the existing wall between my family room and studio only has one single top plate. There is a gap which varies from 1 1/4"…
guitardad72, 5 December 2006Keith, Yup I could do it that way, a little bit easier. I still got to fill 3 or 4 badly cut, ragged edged holes in the that single top plate where all electric service…
guitardad72, 8 December 2006AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I got to submit yet another revision to my plan, and Lenny or Peter has to redraw (or more like Delete stuff) again. Now remember I'm…
guitardad72, 9 December 2006YES, AND I wrote that last post before I went to see Peter with the list of what I think are simple deletions and he said "I need to charge you something for this…
guitardad72, 18 December 2006Update, Progress has been painstakingly slow. Xmas decorating house has been time consuming. Sometimes I've only been able to work less then a hour in one day on room.…
guitardad72, 20 December 2006Yup "they've" been doing that for a while. 1st hit for my thread and I'm disappointed, it's not a well designed trick download virus or spy-ware it's just spam for "make…
guitardad72, 10 January 2007PROGRESS, Finally got some work done on my room. Plan was to get some work done around Christmas because I had a few open days, almost a vacation from paying gigs BUT,…
guitardad72, 11 January 2007Steve, see attached pics. Here's the Roller Stand Couldn't find a link for the table with clamp but it was $100. I've not used either table or roller stand yet, in fact…
knightfly, 11 January 2007Marc, it's hard to be sure why I said something a couple hours ago, much less months :? But after re-reading thru eric's thread I think the main reason I recommended at…
guitardad72, 19 January 2007Steve & Eric Yup thanks for replies. Sketch up pics coming shortly, my design is basically done I just want to "rethink" it before I post for comments. Besides angling…
guitardad72, 24 January 2007OK time for an update, see pics below: PIC 1. I got all the lath up... lesson learned is to wear gloves. I have at least 5 cuts on my hands from handling and cutting the…
guitardad72, 25 January 2007Thanks guys :D Ro, Yes tedious but I'm saving around $600 by not hiring a contractor. Have not made up my mind whether I like stucco or drywall installing better... so…
guitardad72, 26 January 2007Eric, Thanks... Dang I knew I forgot something, I've been working on that Sketch-up for to long and thought I just better post it. Yes I do intend to "keep the ceiling…
sharward, 27 January 2007Well, we're back from our Disney/Stucco vacation, safe and sound. Marc, again, it was great getting sharing stucco moments with you. :P Thanks for the positive and…

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guitardad72, 2 February 2007Source: http://www.wesh.com/weather/10906729/detail.html I don't live really close to any heavliy damaged area but this same strom system will be around Central Florida…
guitardad72, 8 February 2007I am working on the finish layer. I might be done tommorow, maybe 2 days. In order to not have seams showing I've decided to apply new stucco to that entire side of the…
sharward, 9 February 2007Hey, sideshow -- you misspelled "humor." ;-) Of course you didn't. :-) I'm just kidding. :-) But it illustrates a point about how we use the same alphabet and a lot of…
guitardad72, 11 February 2007OK I've learned a few lessons about Stucco or Render. 1. Finishing stucco to match an existing stucco finish is not that easy IF you've never done it before. If I could…
guitardad72, 23 February 2007Woohoo, the stucco is done. The 1st guy who I hired did not show (x3). Day one I called him at 9:30am, he said he'd be there in 45 Min's. He called me 7pm that night…
sharward, 23 February 2007Wow!!! 8) 8) 8) Fantastic! Marc, you are to be commended for taking a very respectable stab at doing the stucco work yourself. (And, ahem, I am to be commended for…
guitardad72, 27 February 2007Thanks guys :D Just had an inspection (rough electric and everything else for storage room) and passed. :D Up next is drywall ceiling & one wall, patio screen (was…
guitardad72, 2 March 2007Axeman69, thanks for the kind words. And yes I agree, parts of my build including the door are funny (to me), especially when I look back at it as opposed to being in…
sharward, 2 March 2007Congratulations on landing that great gig, Marc! :-D That's really exciting. At first I was a bit perplexed when I read that you'd be gone and paid for the entire week…
guitardad72, 16 March 2007Progress report on studio: NOTHING BUT wow was that cruise gig great. I'll post some pics later. This was definitely the best "extra" I ever gotten with a gig. We had…

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guitardad72, 23 March 2007Progress: 1. All readjusted to life without room service and got most of the "catch up" work done. 2. Got the last bit's of work I could get done before putting 1st…
guitardad72, 23 March 2007Kendale, Yup that's similar to the way painting happens in my house. I do most of the prep work yet I'm not allowed to touch the paint. Only reason I painted the baby's…
guitardad72, 24 March 2007Thanks for the comments guys :D Little change in plan. The patio floor/concrete needs to be repainted. The new footer is not even sealed. Screen wall is going on new…
rod gervais, 24 March 2007Marc, the pic I see with the ceiling srywall - is that comingdown or staying up? The reason I ask is because you should not run the 4' joints in a row like that. They…
guitardad72, 25 March 2007Rod, Yes ceiling drywall is staying up. I did want to stagger the 4' seams, I am aware that staggering adds strength. However I had 2, well 3 reasons to not stagger. 1-…
guitardad72, 29 March 2007Progress (and whining) Progress I got the patio slab painted with epoxy heavy duty garage floor paint. Got the nice chips in there, once I pull the blue tape I'll post…
guitardad72, 30 March 2007Before and after pics of slab painting below. Still need to do some touch up at the wall to floor corners in patio. I've already got color matched (hopefully) regular…
guitardad72, 2 April 2007HVAC Point of this post is to explain HVAC plan for my single room studio. Please point out any mistakes. I’ve been going over this with my HVAC contractor/neighbor… the…
sharward, 2 April 2007I'm mindful that your permit is for non-habitable space, so you need to be especially careful as you move past the "official" plan and into your "under the radar" phase.…
guitardad72, 2 April 2007Eh Sharward, Did we not "get into" this subject on another post or even this thread. I don't have the time to look it up right now. I thought when we "got into it" we…
rod gervais, 2 April 2007Marc, You are remembering this wrong. In order to use the house for fresh air exchange (referred to as "adjacent spaces) - you are not allowed to install doors between…
guitardad72, 2 April 2007Rod, YES does help. Thanks for taking the time on this subject. Sharward & Rod, House was built in 1962. R-13 (or what remains of) insulation in attic. No insulation on…
rod gervais, 2 April 2007Marc, Print our my posts so he can see exactly what I'm about here......... it should make perfect sense to him once he pictures this air tight container you're…

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guitardad72, 4 April 2007Well, I've been working on the HVAC thing, looking at options, talked twice to my HVAC guy, showed him all the posts and I'm still in the same position. 1st Thank you…
rod gervais, 4 April 2007Marc, I have no problem with this............ I know sometimes I seem to come down hard on people- but it's mostly when they get defensive - and ESPECIALLY if in the…
guitardad72, 4 April 2007Rod, Again thank-you. And a note to others, Rod and I have PM'd on this briefly. I am not trying to disrespect Rod (or Sharward) at all, I'm just trying to deal with…
rod gervais, 4 April 2007It is physically impossible for 30cfm of outside air to add a ton of cooling load to a home....... Heck - your bathroom exhaust is probably 50 to 75 cfm by itself - and…
sharward, 4 April 2007Hey Marc, Don't be silly -- I'm not offended/disrespected. :-) But I do think you're making a mistake though... :roll: ...I have to be honest. Although, you're in the…
rod gervais, 4 April 2007Marc...... like I said- tie a 4" directly to the 12" supply entering your room - install a fan capable of 30 cfm That mixes with the air in the12" supply - so if you…
guitardad72, 5 April 2007I did a gig last night, have 6 more in the next 3 days. Couldn't help but think about this all last night. I wanted a real life example of 30 CFM and Rod clearly posted…
rod gervais, 5 April 2007Marc, congrats on the gigs........ You got it - that is why the barometric damper is required......... As I explained earlier - where I am suggesting to place this is…
guitardad72, 11 April 2007PROGRESS: The screen wall for my patio got put in today. My drummer friend (who owed me a favor or two) installed it with my help for about $100 over the cost of…
guitardad72, 11 April 2007See pics of Screen Wall below. Still have to caulk around the perimeter. Then I can rebuild and clean up my garden area, re-install drip system, hanging plants in patio,…
guitardad72, 11 April 2007AND one more thought/concern. What about when the air handler is off. It would only turn the fan on when the thermostat in house calls for (conditioned) air, unless I…
rod gervais, 11 April 2007Marc, NO NO NO NO NO......... with emphasis on the "NO"......... you do not want to be messing with the balancing once it's done- the right way to do this is with a pair…
guitardad72, 13 April 2007I'm in a stretch of gigs again over the weekend and have a few "must do" tasks to take care of... April 15 (US tax deadline) is right around the corner. Studio work and…
guitardad72, 15 April 2007Yeah 17th but... My desktop is doing major crashing, all my tax stuff is on there (and a huge pile of archived audio and video work) and I as of 2 days ago I can't trust…
guitardad72, 17 April 2007Just had an inspection for drywall. I passed and then asked inspector (who was the same one from my last inspection) "What else do I need to do to get a final for my…
guitardad72, 24 May 2007Eh Keith, Yup every thing's OK and no studio progress to report, have not done anything except a little research since my last post. The next task is still to caulk the…
guitardad72, 13 June 2007PROGRESS, I finally got out and did some more work on my room. Seems like every 6 months or so I have to break from even thinking about working on it for a month. I took…
sharward, 13 June 2007Hey Mark, Wow... Too many emotions to express: congratulations (on the progress), condolences (about your son's "hopefully not a big deal" health issue, and best of luck…

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Dan Fitzpatrick, 13 June 2007Hi Marc, I don't know what a sub-aortic membrane is, but my first son also had a small hole in his heart, and we did the "go back in six months" thing, and happily it…
Dan Fitzpatrick, 13 June 2007I always understood the finishing nails trick to be a temporary hold before using drywall screws to hold THAT layer. I don't understand how you can put a second layer of…
camistan, 14 June 2007Hmmm???...About those finishing nails... I was planning on gluing the edges of my 1st layer of drywall & lay it against my outside wall sheathing. I was going to use a…
guitardad72, 13 July 2007Hey guys, Been a while, thread is on the 2nd page so if anything else I'm bumping my thread for fun.... Thanks for the comments on my son. Everything seems to be fine…
guitardad72, 3 January 2008I can't believe it's been almost 6 months since I've posted to this thread. I have not done any work toward completing my studio since last post. It's made a great place…
guitardad72, 3 January 2008AND.... Almost forgot, when I have my "I finally moved into the dang Studio Party" you will all be invited to a live webcast of the party with text chat. I'll have 3…
guitardad72, 30 January 2008Keith I thought I had email notifications set up for this thread, I did not get not an email notification of your post. Think I got it set now. Ya work is coming...…
guitardad72, 1 February 2008Real Progress finally, I know we've all seen stud bay "beef" drywall before but this pics is important because it's the 1st pic of work I've posted since June. :lol:…
guitardad72, 3 February 2008More work done. Picture below shows 2nd layer of drywall beef almost complete. Still have to mud and tape couple spots, I recycled drywall that I removed. On this layer…
guitardad72, 3 February 2008QUESTION OR (OPINIONS PLEASE) I am designing my silencer for air duct. Silencers are going in attic space above room. Where my intake silencer is going the attic height…
guitardad72, 7 February 2008Got some work done. Made a trip to a insulation supplier for some rock wool. Cheap!!! $10 for 74 sqft of 1 1/2" thick 2' x 4' peices. My neighbor who is an AC contractor…
guitardad72, 12 February 2008Gulfo, THANKS. Think I'm going to post a diagram tonight of my flex duct, to silencer, to duct board to register plan.... Got some more work done over the past few days.…
guitardad72, 15 February 2008I did not get around to posting diagram of my silencer plan and started to build, see pic. Air enters box via 6" flex duct and collar. The air path in box is great then…

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guitardad72, 17 February 2008Thanks Cram, Duct silencer supply installed. I did not assemble any of the box in the attic like I thought I might. To tight of a space. Secured the box down with some…
guitardad72, 18 February 2008Yes Sir Keith, I would have liked to use a higher density material for the box BUT I already had the plywood. Bought this 3/4" ply for the 2004 for Hurricane season…
guitardad72, 21 February 2008xSpace, That's the best idea yet. I can imagine the raised bottom plate also being of use when it comes time for the self leveling concrete. Progress report: 1. Got the…
guitardad72, 7 March 2008I went to Canada, missed my grandfather by 3 hours. He was gone. It was a nice week in Canada, not the best reason for a trip but all family helped out and got along in…
guitardad72, 26 August 2008Well, have not been at this forum for a while nor have I got any work done on my studio since Feb of this year... 6 months. That unexpected trip to Canada set me back…
Ro, 26 August 2008Marc! good to see you hopping by again. Loosing a familymember is always hard. I've been through that whole "inheritance" process myself last year. That's one of those…
guitardad72, 26 August 2008Eh Ro, thanks for relating :) Yup loosing a family member can divide a family, just experienced it. Is the stick hard to play?... IMO Basic technique is not hard to get…
guitardad72, 26 August 2011WOW, I ain't been here in a while and believe me if I would have gotten any real work done to my studio, I would have posted. I can't believe my daughter is almost 5…