Key posts: Please Help me - Building My Studio With Noise Isolation! ;)

Substantial posts by studio911, who started the thread, and by the forum’s most active contributors. 137 of 213 posts are listed.

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studio911, 7 July 2006First, this is my first post in this site. I have been here reading for quite awhile, but I always liked to just read, and search for my answers before posting…
knightfly, 7 July 2006As usual I have only about 5 minutes before I have to leave; first, welcome to the "posting member" club :wink: Second, if you can trim the extra white space on the left…
sharward, 7 July 2006Welcome, Aj! Nice introductory post. There's a lot of detail there. We'll probably need more (we've never had too much, that's for sure). I too am short on time, but…
studio911, 7 July 2006Keith, Thanks so much for the awsome reply. I will put your suggestions and recommendations to use. The Variances for the Borough were in fact 3. 1 - The setback…
sharward, 7 July 2006Uh, I think that's B.S. At least, as stated. Perhaps they would need to be convinced it was either necessary or would not detract from the spirit of the regulations in…
studio911, 7 July 2006Updated Spec’s on Studio: (New Diagram Below) ** The double walled construction is now all the way around the interior. ** The double wall however is not doubled at the…
sharward, 7 July 2006No, it isn't. ;-) Not yet. There's more work to do. Yes. It will present a problem. Don't do it. You might be able to get away with making that area a sound lock --…
studio911, 8 July 2006Thats a funny story. I better watch it though with all my questions, I can only imagine the newB nickname I would get. lol :D I also cant wait till the "other real…
knightfly, 8 July 2006Aj, as to pix; just below the section where you type into the white box, there is a section with a "browse" button. Have the pic on your hard drive, cropped and under…
sharward, 9 July 2006We see it getting better too. 8) Then get good! ;-) Seriously, you'll get better as you progress to Version 12. ;-) Yes, that's the right idea. :) You could attach a…
studio911, 10 July 2006Ok,,,I hope this isnt tooo long winded, but I have collected the advice and suggestions thus far and here is what I came up with. (and I apologize for it being all caps…
studio911, 11 July 2006Man I hope the book I ordered by Rod Gervais gets here soon. I am counting on that to help eliminate some of my more stupider, or common questions the rest of you on…
sharward, 11 July 2006Hey Aj, I haven't forgotten about you -- you posted a lot of details and I want to give them the valuable attention they deserve, not just a quick skim. :) Unfortunately…
studio911, 11 July 2006Cool man and thanks. I check here a bunch of times a day for any updates. I totally understand the "busy life" thing, that happens. :wink: I wasnt sure if my post was…
sharward, 11 July 2006Quite the contrary. You're obviously very motivated and eager to learn the right ways to do things -- and I can relate to the "multiple times a day checking to see if…
sharward, 12 July 2006Given the pace that the rest of us DIY'ers here have been going through, it's hard for me to imagine your meeting that kind of schedule. Mine's slow because I'm doing…
sharward, 13 July 2006Hey Aj, OK -- I've finally got a little time to go through your admittedly-long-winded-but-very-articulate-and-very-much-deserving-attention post from Monday. ;-) I'll…
studio911, 13 July 2006Hey Keith, I was just reading your "marathon post" on your studio. Quite impressive. :wink: But I came across the picture of you with your Dream Theater shirt on and…
studio911, 13 July 2006Yes..I am on a corner lot, which means I have "2 front yards" according to the zoning board. And they (the codes manager) said she doubted the zoning board would approve…
knightfly, 13 July 2006My Bro-in-Law and his brothers are all in construction, and they said they could have this thing "up and under roof" within a couple weeks>? I don't know your inlaws at…
rod gervais, 14 July 2006Aj, Be carefull here - where you live they opted into the state code - which means a local building official (although they might share him with another town) and…

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studio911, 14 July 2006Hey all, again many thanks for the input. I will start with Steves comments. First and foremost you wont piss me off with being upfront with your opinons and…
studio911, 26 October 2006Well.....its starting to unfold sloooowly. :lol: :D I finally read the books, and followed on here as far as everyone suggestions and opinions as best I could, and I…
sharward, 27 October 2006You'll want to make sure that your permit won't expire before you have a chance to get your first inspection. Here in Sacramento, permits expire six months after…
studio911, 27 October 2006Once again thanks everyone for the awsome responses. I learn more each day. :wink: Steve, I will check, but I think our permits are good for a year once issued. But I…
sharward, 27 October 2006Not much time this morning, so a couple of quick thoughts... The slab I poured is 6" thick and I used #4 rebar 12 o.c. in addition to fibermesh. That concrete is…
studio911, 27 October 2006Keith, I Borough just called and approved the Building Permit. (they charged $266.00 for all the permits if that means anything :D ). This is for The Zoning Permit, The…
studio911, 28 October 2006I just received the estimate for the following: (I know this would vary in different areas and with different projects, but maybe some with experience could tell me if…
studio911, 29 October 2006Here are the drawings I came up with thus far. (also the ones I submitted for the building permit approval) Even though I stress 'easy conversion" later of the room, I…
knightfly, 30 October 2006I'll have to go back and look at all your other postings, just want to address the window thing before it's too late - do NOT buy "over the counter" windows til you…
studio911, 30 October 2006Thanks Knight,,,,,well 5K each per window is way out of the budget for me, so I guess I will just frame for windows to be installed down the road, and for now I will…
knightfly, 31 October 2006Air space above tracking - this all follows mass-air-mass construction, so if you have mass for your inner ceiling, then insulated air space, then mass for your roof,…
studio911, 31 October 2006Steve, I requested a quote from the concrete people for a 6" thick pad. These people are convinced, to the point of telling me I am crazy, that a 4" thick pad, with the…
studio911, 1 November 2006Deeper haunches as in footers under where all the interior walls will be (like under the double walls between the tracking room and the control room)? Or does that mean…
studio911, 1 November 2006I was planning on 2 sheets of OSB under the Stucco, so that should be fine. And WOW on the suggestion of the 24" O.C. instead of 16". I never gave that a thought, but it…

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studio911, 2 November 2006As far as the 24" O.C. would it be ok to make the interior tracking room 24" O.C. as stated, but the exterior 2x6x8 walls of the structure keep at 16" O.C.?? Also the…
knightfly, 2 November 2006As far as the 24" O.C. would it be ok to make the interior tracking room 24" O.C. as stated, but the exterior 2x6x8 walls of the structure keep at 16" O.C.?? Sure; just…
studio911, 3 November 2006[quote="knightfly" Sure; just use unfaced fiberglass batts between outside frame studs, hold it in place with fiberglass pallet strapping, then put the strapping across…
guitardad72, 3 November 2006Hey AJ, Nice thread you got going here. Nice to see some who can babble more then I, and even stay on topic. :twisted: I can address a few concerns from your last post,…
studio911, 4 November 2006Hey Marc,,,,Thanks for the reply. :wink: I'll try that with Sketchup. I think I need to reinstall it because it just seems like not all is loading upon bootup. I'll play…
sharward, 4 November 2006The double sliders would be beautiful... But unless you're willing to spend big big bucks, it wreak havoc on your isolation. Sliding glass doors: Great for saving space…
guitardad72, 4 November 2006Pretending..... Keith, 12 degrees (or 6 on each of opposing walls), purpose (not size of room) = sidewalls of CR. 24 degrees off for all walls in TR is preferable, or so…
studio911, 4 November 2006Yes Marc, I already got the approved permits for everything. But I told them that I will be changing some of the walls, and also might go with another plumber before its…
guitardad72, 4 November 2006Cool, just thought I'd ask on that one. With my building department it's a pain in the butt... revision is supposed to be submitted and approved before the change in…
sharward, 4 November 2006If you'll be using J-bolts set in your concrete to anchor your wall soleplates, then you'll definitely want to have your layout finalized before you pour. When your…
studio911, 4 November 2006Great info guys. Yes it seems as though the codes and zoning officers here are pretty relaxed. But either way, my excavator just called about Monday, and I told him to…
studio911, 6 November 2006WOW ...What a day today!! Wife and I were out back looking over everything and I was buggin her for any last minute suggestions so I dont get a bunch of "you…
guitardad72, 6 November 2006AJ, Glad you had fun with the wheel barrel and shovel. :D I can relate, glad I'm not the only one who has "missed something". I've moved to many things for my small…
studio911, 6 November 2006Again thanks guys for all the responses. guitardad72, the plumbers are coming back out today to re-look the situation over. They along with the excavator think we can…
guitardad72, 6 November 2006YUP, and should add Time permitting. Plan was to draw last night but I ended up spending that time posting on several threads. I will still give it a go (unless someone…
studio911, 6 November 2006The stairs will be 3ft wide.....and they should only take up (being L shaped) about 7ft or 8ft on the back wall. The bathroom then will be like 5ft long but only 3ft…
sharward, 7 November 2006That's great. :) Hey, any chance of a little shower in that bathroom?? :roll: We drummers can get awfully sweaty! :twisted: Even Stick's small studio has a shower going…
guitardad72, 7 November 2006-Acoustic treatment materials: Rigid Fiberglass, Fabric, 1x4 & other lumber and other nifty stuff for bass traps/hangers, speaker soffit, etc... -Maybe drum riser.…
studio911, 8 November 2006Actually we talked about that :lol: :lol: We agreed Royal Carribean would probably be the best one to take for us at our age. LOL Not till next summer though. (Hey,,she…
studio911, 8 November 2006Here are a couple pictures of the first week. Basically moving everything around, breaking ground, and getting the footers dug. It's raining out now pretty good, and I…

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studio911, 8 November 2006You can see in Picture 8 (the picture of the footers) that broken 2x10 laying there on the ground. In order to be able to dig these footers in such tight quarters, they…
studio911, 8 November 2006Good News!! :D The footer inspection passed. Inspector came, ran the measurements, checked the trenches,,,,then stood there in the rain and told me everything about him…
sharward, 8 November 2006Repeat after me, in practice for your next inspection... "Aha." "Really?" "You don't say!" "Wow!" "That's amazing!" "And you lived to tell the tale!" "Ha! That's what I…
studio911, 10 November 2006Ok.. I'm bored !! :? Rained hard yesterday :evil: ,,,,,,now VERY nice out today (but is what they call "a dryout day"),,,and now they say tomorrow might also be a dryout…
studio911, 14 November 2006Well...break is over. The weather still is not fully cooperating, but today the plumbers showed up and we ran pipes (in the drizzle). :D Had to punch through the…
studio911, 14 November 2006FOOTERS ARE DONE FINALLY!!! :D :D :D Today went rather well, and actually pretty quick with what we had to deal with. The mud/clay was so wet from all the rain, it was…
sharward, 14 November 2006Wow!!! Very exciting! You're sure moving fast! Nice break on being able to fill that hole in the garage without inspection, and again on technically not having the…
studio911, 14 November 2006Keith, Actually its funny you say that because when I was snappin away today on pictures, I actually remembered your pics on your thread and said to myself "I better get…
studio911, 15 November 2006I plan to keep the area for the dividing wall between the control room and tracking room deep and wide enough for a small footer under the pad. Now, I have a question I…
guitardad72, 15 November 2006See this thread: http://www.johnlsayers.com/phpBB2/viewt ... sc&start=0 Splaying side walls is important. Are you sure that wall in Hershey studio was not a false wall…
studio911, 17 November 2006Hey Marc and Steve, At the studio I was at, theirs was done on the main wall of their tracking room. It slanted inward slightly from the floor to the ceiling. It was a…
studio911, 20 November 2006Keith, I am playing with the zig zag idea,,,but Glenn has been posting sketchup drawings in the Design Thread that will possibly flip the whole design around :shock: :D…
studio911, 23 November 2006Well, I had the codes inspector come back out today and take a look at the block foundation thats now not lined up with the Florida room foundation. I asked him for his…
guitardad72, 23 November 2006My Opinion: You do have a little more space then some of us. Basically GG at 100% coverage makes 2 layers of drywall act like 4 and at 50% GG makes 2 layers of drywall…
studio911, 23 November 2006Thanks Marc for the good advice. As far as isolation in the CR, I was thinking of having the double walls (have to anyway) between the tracking room and the CR. I was…
studio911, 1 December 2006Update: This week has been fairly busy between the rain drops. But yesterday we were able to do the back fill around the foundation and inside the pad area. Just rented…
studio911, 8 December 2006Hey Keith, No thats not me on the Bobcat. I am always the one behind the camera. :D Thats a worker for the excavating company. My builder friend )consultant) told me not…

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studio911, 15 January 2007Hey Keith, (and the rest of you of course) :wink: Yes the first 8 days of Ground Zero really sucked!! No other way to describe it. And now I am still paying for it…
sharward, 15 January 2007Great pics and nice job on the bathroom, AJ. 8) Wow, that's awful, what's been happening to you and the other heros who worked search and rescue at Ground Zero. :( I…
studio911, 25 April 2007Well, after a longggg winter, it looks as though I can finally start up the building project again. They claim with almost 100% certainty that we will not get any more…
sharward, 25 April 2007Hey there, Can you take some more pics of the rebar grid? Or did you cover the rebar grid with plastic? (It's sometimes hard to tell the order in which the pictures were…
studio911, 26 April 2007Hey Keith, The order of what went down today was: (from ground up) 2B Stones 6mil Vapor Barrier R-10 - 2" insulation #4 1/2" Rebar 20" OC There is a ledge on the block…
studio911, 2 May 2007When they did the foundation, the used top blocks that had an edge on them. I was told that this would be what you rested your rebar on, around the parimeter. I attached…
sharward, 2 May 2007I see the ledges now. However... I think you'd be better off using the "dobies" that are made with some wire sticking out of them so that you can attach them to the…
studio911, 8 May 2007UPDATE: Well, the original excavator who I contracted for the footers, foundation work, and concrete pad ended up bailing on the job. I was able to get everything done…
TomVan, 8 May 2007AJ, What Keith is saying is true. If you have any doubts .....pay the cement company direct and pay the finisher direct. He probably had a mark up on the concrete for…
rod gervais, 8 May 2007Hey guys - this is not a structural slab - and thus the steel is for shrinkage control - and it needs to be in the TOP 1/3 of the slab - preferably the top of the bar…
studio911, 9 May 2007Let me clear something up from my last post. The Mason who is doing my pour, ISNT the guy who has, or had the financial issues. That was my concracted excavator (who has…
rod gervais, 9 May 2007like I said - Once they pull up the steel - I would have them slide the chairs(in your case the bricks) under it at each location - my only comment about your brick is…
studio911, 24 May 2007UPDATE: (Finally!!) Well it was sunny and 80+ degrees out today, and I came home from work to find masons doing my concrete pad..FINALLY!! :D There were some things good…
studio911, 29 May 2007Thanks Tom :wink: Its getting exciting (and making me nervous at the same time). :D I have a building question(s) for those experienced on here. I asked this question in…
studio911, 31 May 2007Hi All, Ok..no answer on the above question, but after making several phone calls, I was informed either way is fine, but just to make sure that if I overlap the OSB…
rod gervais, 31 May 2007It is supposed to be in the top 1/3 of the slab or it is 100% useless..... the only reason it exists is to control cracking - and it can't do that unless it's in the top…
studio911, 1 June 2007Excitement is building (literally) :lol: :lol: My first round of building materials/supplies (all 2X6 studs (about 100), all exterior double OSB sheeting (133 sheets),…

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studio911, 1 June 2007Yep...They said if I could make a path to the back of the location (house), they would bring a small forklift and take it all back for me. So I made a 4ft wide path out…
sharward, 2 June 2007AJ, this thread is the latest example of how one should go about pursuing their project. :) Looking back at Page One from July of last year and how you resisted the urge…
studio911, 6 June 2007WE ARE OFF AND RUNNING!!!! :lol: :lol: Well,,, here we are 3 days into it, and we already have the first floor framed, and the floor joists down. Tomorrow my friend and…
studio911, 6 June 2007Ok...there ya have it for the first 3 days into it. :lol: :lol: Now I need a break and am off to Church, then to bed. Tomorrow is another day of building. :wink: More…
studio911, 8 June 2007Thanks all for the comments. :wink: Ro, instead of brick exterior, I decided to go with double layered OSB sheeting, then putting Stucco over it. That will match the…
studio911, 14 June 2007Ok...This officially sucks now. LOL :lol: :lol: All the changes, and all the details,,,,not to mention all the long hours and hard work. :lol: Below are pictures of the…
sharward, 15 June 2007OMG, Nooooooooooooo! :shock: That's unbelievable!!! :shock: Let me check the date... Nope, not April 1! :lol: NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! FYI, you'll have to get the plans…
studio911, 15 June 2007Yepp,,,,,,I ordered the extra gable truss and also changed the materials order to accomidate the new changes today,,,also called and cancelled the big triple window that…
studio911, 18 June 2007AHHHHGGGGGG!!... :lol: :lol: Codes just left. Good news, he said everything looks real good so far. :wink: But now the bad news..... he said in order to move the back…
studio911, 19 June 2007HELP!!!! .... :lol: Ok,,,I need some serious advice. Today, I got off work this AM and decided instead of bed, I was going to tackle the moving of the back wall and also…
studio911, 19 June 2007Oh yes,,I just looked at the above post and pics,,,tomorrow I will finish completely sheeting (2nd layer) the outside as needed (since the wall move) and also Tyvek the…
sharward, 19 June 2007I'd need to see this drawn out to comment authoritatively... And even then use "finger quotes" around the word "authoritatively." ;-) Anyway, you are wise to question…
studio911, 20 June 2007Here is an attempt on a drawing to show the LVL and TR ceiling designs. Again, he is NOT making me do it so there is flanking through an LVL, but just "strongly…

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sharward, 20 June 2007How about this? Best of both worlds: one beam to support the upper floor, and two beams (one on either side) to attach your lower floor ceiling rafters to. They do NOT…
studio911, 25 June 2007Keith, Thanks for the suggestion on the LVL placement. Something like that may be the answer. Guess I'll cross that bridge when I get to it in a couple weeks. :lol: As…
studio911, 27 June 2007Real quick before my wife shoots me for not packing to go away tomorrow morning..lol :lol: :lol: Today we got the Trusses all on, and started a couple rows of sheeting.…
studio911, 3 July 2007YAWN!!!!,,,,STRETCH,,,, :shock: :roll: :D Well, I made it back from the 5 days of total rock and roll chaos, working with over 30 National Bands. Although I didnt have…
studio911, 15 July 2007Hi all, Yes much has transpired since my last post. Just been "bell to bell" on the project, so have not got the chance to post pictures regularly. :cry: I took pics…
studio911, 16 July 2007Ok...I couldnt wait. My patience got the best of me :lol: So after I did some odds and ends today, I just had to start the insulation. :shock: :lol: Soooo... I think I…
studio911, 16 July 2007Also I forgot to mention, Due to a slight mis-measurment in framing the exterior first floor back wall :evil: , we double sheeted everything, BUT we couldnt double sheet…
studio911, 17 July 2007Hey Keith, Just wanted to ask you what made you finally decide to go with the Sanyo Mini Split R 410A? I was reading studio_drums post on HVAC Units,,,where you directed…
sharward, 17 July 2007The Sanyo system I chose is the 09KHS71 . R410-A is the refrigerant it uses, also known as Puron, which is the replacement for R-22 (Freon) as it is phased out . I chose…
sharward, 18 July 2007Thanks, Ro. :-) Actually, yesterday's post from AJ started as a private message to me. I encouraged him to post it on his project thread instead so that I can respond in…
studio911, 18 July 2007Ok,,I have been reading away on vent systems and HVAC on here. :shock: Now I have another question (I am sure one of many). Lets say I get a mini split for heat and…
sharward, 18 July 2007Nope, mechanical fresh air ventilation must port directly to/from the outdoors. I'm pretty sure exhausting into an attic is against code (I know it won't pass in the…
studio911, 20 July 2007Ok..I am clear on the fresh air vent concept, and the proper way I need to do it. Now I am weighing out the cost differences, and total involvement between going with…
rod gervais, 20 July 2007Studio - you really need to find a contractor you'll be comfortable with - and work through this with him. Heat pumps are not effective in your part of the world unless…
studio911, 20 July 2007Hey Rod, Thanks for the information. Actually is was one of the areas known HVAC contractors who recommended the heat pump system to me>? :roll: (now even more confused)…
studio911, 20 July 2007Hey Tom,,,Thanks for the compliments. :wink: And speaking of weight, I lost 18 Lbs since about 6 weeks ago when we started framing. I needed that since I was 250lb.…
studio911, 20 July 2007Just went and measured. And although a little low, its actually not that far off to see through while standing. I think I need to raise the header only about 8" which…
studio911, 22 July 2007OK..I moved the window top header up 8", and the bottom is 38" off the floor. Looks like it will work well now both sitting and standing now. :D Also cut all the ceiling…

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studio911, 25 July 2007Reading up on the Fantech site. I guess I must be overlooking this, because I can not find the answer,,,,,, Whats the difference between their HRV and SRV model vent…
studio911, 28 July 2007OK..we will try this...since my other questions arent getting answered :oops: :lol: :lol: HVAC guys were here tonight and said,,,as far as they know, and unless they…
studio911, 30 July 2007Just FYI for those ever needing to know. I wasnt able to get the answer on here, but found it finally elsewhere. :wink: The Fantech units have models SHR and VHR. The…
sharward, 31 July 2007Hey AJ, Congratulations on your mini split purchase! Looks like a great system you've got going. Read the installation instructions start to finish before you do…
studio911, 11 August 2007Hey Keith, Real quick....HVAC has almost all arrived. Well everything but the outside unit itself. Thats apparently enroute. But there was a screw up with the order, and…
studio911, 6 October 2007UPDATE TIME !!! :D Well... I have gone into hiding recently and have not posted any progress. :cry: But thats only because I have been swamped with the build. Here is a…
studio911, 6 October 2007PICTURE 6 - INSULATED AREA ABOVE 1ST FLOOR TRACKING ROOM PICTURE 7 - ANOTHER PIC ABOVE TRACKING ROOM - BELOW 2ND FLOOR PICTURE 8 - TRACKING ROOM AFTER 2ND LAYER OF…
studio911, 6 October 2007PICTURE 11 - IN CONTROL ROOM LOOKING OUTSIDE PICTURE 12 - AUDIO SNAKE CABLE IN CONTROL ROOM AND ALSO HIGH DEF VIDEO FOR CONSOLE MONITOR PICTURE 13 - FRONT OF CONTROL…
studio911, 6 October 2007PICTURE 16 - HALLWAY IN CONTROL ROOM TO OUTSIDE PATIO AREA PICTURE 17 - DRYWALL DELIVERY (HOPE TO BE ALL GONE BY MONDAY NIGHT) :lol: PICTURE 18 - TRACKING ROOM AFTER 2ND…
studio911, 6 October 2007PICTURE 21 - SECOND FLOOR LOOKING AT STAIRS AREA PICTURE 22 - LOOKING DOWN STEPS PICTURE 23 - PICTURE OF SOUND PUDDY ON ALL THE OUTLET BOXES IN THE TRACKING ROOM PICTURE…
studio911, 6 October 2007Oh yea...a couple more of the exterior" :D PICTURE 31 - EXTERIOR AFTER SIDING PICTURE 32 - CONTROL ROOM AND TRACKING ROOM AFTER FRAMING PICTURE 33 - 2ND FLOOR BEFORE…
studio911, 6 October 2007PICTURE 37 - HEAT ROCOVERY VENTILATOR SYSTEM WHICH IS SUSPENDED ON A HANGING SHELF AND ON THE SHELF IS SOUND ABSORBING MATERIAL. AFTER I HOOKED IT ALL UP, I TEST RAN…
studio911, 14 October 2007Yea,,,I am a little anal about that. At the end of the day whether its only an 8 hour or a 12 hour day working, I usually take an hour and clean up the place real well.…
studio911, 16 December 2007Well Well Well... :D :D :D :D A LONGGGG Road, but my Studio is FINALLY done!!! :shock: :D I had a deadline (one of many) but for it to be completed for an Open House…
BradJacob, 16 December 2007Andy - One thing I noticed - that might be a REAL problem: your electric wiring is PARALLEL to your audio wiring. This can (and might) cause a serious problem with 60…
studio911, 16 December 2007Quite honestly, I am not real worried about it. We will know more within the next couple weeks. But at this point, its too late as when I said it was done, I meant the…
studio911, 17 December 2007Ok,,,here is the scoop. I have my brother (a pro photographer) coming to take professional pictures,,,,but I know how some on here like their fix of Studio Porn to sleep…