Key posts: Dan Scott Productions_Construction Diary
Substantial posts by Dan Scott, who started the thread, and by the forum’s most active contributors. 26 of 71 posts are listed.
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Dan Scott, 15 October 2007Greetings, Well, I have finally gotten my detached garage dried in so I could clear my crap from the garage. As you can see, I'm tearing out the sheet rock of walls that…
xSpace, 16 October 2007The blue rigid foam insulation does supply you a purpose, a dual purpose. It has an R value which, coupled with the R value of the existing wall, allows the wall a…
Dan Scott, 18 October 2007XSpace, I appreciate the insight and I will keep it on. I progressed a little further with the demo and got the windows sealed shut. I left the blinds inside so the…
Dan Scott, 18 October 2007Oh yeah, I thought someone would ask that as the dimentions are not on the drawing, sorry about that. My garage is 20' x 22" Total. After the double walls are…
Dan Scott, 20 October 2007Well, I made a little more progress since the last post. I got all the tear out debris cleaned up and finished insulating all of the existing walls with R19. I also…
Dan Scott, 26 October 2007For anyone who is even paying attention to my thread, I finally finished the concrete floor. It took 2 acid stain treatments and 2 coats of a very high end acrylic…
Dan Scott, 27 October 2007I know. I'm really focusing primarily on making the rooms acoustically the best they can be but I really want each area to look really cool for the clients also. Not…
Dan Scott, 29 October 2007Hi Guys, Well, didn't plan on working today but walked out into the garage and started contemplating the layout and sizes of the rooms. I grabbed some 2x4's and started…
Dan Scott, 2 November 2007Greetings Everyone, Well it was a couple busy days and as planned, I got all my framing finished except for the CR monitor soffits/traps. I did install the first layer…
Dan Scott, 6 November 2007Hello Everyone, I'm still progressing and almost have the wiring installed. While the electrician's are doing there thing, I've been working on constructing my "fake" or…
Dan Scott, 6 November 2007Well, I finished up the windows this morning but of course not before breaking one :evil: :evil: :evil: . I couldn't freakin believe it!!!! I had gotten these windows…
Dan Scott, 8 November 2007Hi Everyone, Well, I made a little more progress with the monitor soffits. I had a pair of speaker stands which I screwed to the concrete after setting angles and…
Dan Scott, 16 November 2007Hi Everyone, I've made a little more progress since the last post and thought I would post some more pics. My electrician is almost finished wiring my sub panel and I…
Dan Scott, 20 November 2007Hey Everyone, Well, the county inspector came by this morning and was very impresssed with everything. He gave me my clear to insulate which makes me happy because this…
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Dan Scott, 21 November 2007Darn, I thought you were going to come over and help :shock: Yes, I did the framing with a little help from my friend. It helps to have someone hold the other end of a…
Dan Scott, 26 November 2007Hey everyone, Well insulation is finished THANK GOD! That was the worst job I have ever done. It took me longer than I expected but I did stuff the ceiling twice and it…
Dan Scott, 27 November 2007Down boy, down boy :lol: and yes Tom, I have run video feeds to all the rooms except the vocal booth. It's going to have a small 8"x8" windows in the doors for those who…
Dan Scott, 1 December 2007Sup Everyone, As usual, things are moving along real fast :D My sheetrock crew along with myself installing the backer rod and sealant blew through the whole studio in 2…
Dan Scott, 10 December 2007Hey Everyone, 14 hour days are kicking my tail but the hard work is starting to really come together. I primed all the walls then painted the colors. I had to paint the…
Dan Scott, 10 December 2007It's Sunday and the weather was un-seasonable warm today. I decided to take advantage of the nice weather and tackle my largest slat rez for the drum room. It took me 8…
Dan Scott, 11 December 2007Glen Wrote: Thanks Dude and yes, I am getting exited. The 14 hour days are paying off quickly! DH, you are right, I started tearing out my garage on Oct 16th! I've been…
Dan Scott, 14 December 2007Hi Everyone, I've been steady at it and got all the doors and trim installed and stained. Whew, the fumes are a killer :shock: I also picked up 4 sheets of cabinet grade…
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Dan Scott, 20 December 2007Hey Guys and Gals? Been sucking poly fumes for a few days and think I've burnt some brain cells :shock: Thank God I'm finished with all the staining and touch up paint!…
Dan Scott, 30 December 2007Hi Everyone, Hope you all had a great Holiday season. I sure did. I'm all geared up but still need to hook everything up. Before I post my final pic's, I need to finish…
Dan Scott, 18 January 2008Sup Everyone, Well it's been a couple weeks since my last post but I am finally finished with my construction. I spent the last couple weeks decorating, configuring gear…
Dan Scott, 18 January 2008Thanks Guys, The studio sounds amazing! The acoustic treatments really work and those Yamaha HS80M's are great nearfields for mixing. I'm using the KRK's and sub for an…