REFERENCE AREA - Useful threads/links

[knightfly]

UPDATED: May 2016

• Terms/wall basics
• Recently completed studios
  Studios that have been built and completed by forum members.
• Nominal Lumber Sizes (External)
• Weights/Densities of Common Materials
• Former name - Complete Section - (Temporary "FAQ")
  Lots of info on wall construction, fastening methods, etc - A necessary read.
• Gypsum Board Walls: Transmission Loss Data (IRC-IR-761) (External)
  This document shows isolation performance of dozens of different wall assemblies.
  By the NRC Institute for Research in Construction in Canada
  (NOTE! The IRC seems to love changing their website regularly, and hides the research documents deeper and deeper, in ever-more obscure ways. It used to be possible to find this document and all the other related IRC documents, which provide a wealth of very useful research data, by simply searching for the document reference number, or even from the handy indexed list of all documents, but now they have removed all of that from their data base (even the document reference numbers!), and only allow you to search for the actual complete title of the document. So if this link stops working yet again the next time they "improve" their website, (fifth time this decade) you will need to search using the title "Gypsum Board Walls: Transmission Loss Data". It beats me why they would do all that amazing research, then make it harder and harder to find! < RANT MODE = OFF >)
• Framing - Nails vs. Screws (Rod Gervais)
• Corner Framing Detail (incl. Gypboard Sequence)
• How to drywall and caulk? Step Sequence....
• Caulk and Insulation
• More on Caulking
• Even More on Caulking (External)
• Floating floor over basement concrete. (Artifact Recording)
  Actually has tons of pix, and even more info on general construction. Don't miss it.
• Is a Floating Floor Right For You? Answer: Probably NOT.
• Isolated Slab Info - Rod
• From Shed to Studio?
  An excellent example of free-standing outbuilding sound isolation methods.
• How I built my vocal booth (step-by-step w/pics) by John Shryock
  A very workable booth -- lots of pictures.
• Permits, Codes, Licenses -- and WHY YOU SHOULD CARE!
• More on Codes, Doors, and the ADA
• Outlet and Switch Box Sealing (Putty Packs)
• Sealing off bedroom windows acoustically
• HVAC - What to use? Is DIY an option?
  HVAC Stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. - Yes, you DO need it for your studio! It is not an option.
• Installing a door - anything I should keep in mind?
• Door Seals - Pix (DoubleHelix)
• Some Methods for Gap Treatment in Double Windows + Doors
• Installing a Double Window -
  Basic drawings and explanation.
• hold my hand for my Window install please!
  Very detailed illustrations and coaching from resident experts.
• Health Risks For Mineral/Fibreglass Products?
• RC (a.k.a. Resilient Channel) - More than you EVER wanted to know (Externa - LINK APPEARS TO BE DEAD)
• More Useful links
• Roomtune spreadsheet download
• USG Construction handbook, + Hints
• Firestops in Sound Walls
• Fire and acoustics research on load-bearing steel stud walls (External - LINK DEAD - SEE NOTE ABOVE ON NRC . PLEASE COMPLAIN TO THEM, NOT US!)
• Steel Framing - 50-page handbook (External - LINK APPEARS TO BE DEAD)
• International FireStop Council Homepage (External)
• Fire Retardant Chemicals for Cloth, Foam, etc
• Effect of electrical outlet boxes on sound insulation of a cavity wall (External - LINK DEAD - SEE NOTE ABOVE ON NRC . PLEASE COMPLAIN TO THEM, NOT US!)
• Controlling Impact Noise in Floors (External - LINK DEAD - SEE NOTE ABOVE ON NRC . PLEASE COMPLAIN TO THEM, NOT US!)
• Controlling the Transmission of Impact Sound through Floors (External - LINK DEAD - SEE NOTE ABOVE ON NRC . PLEASE COMPLAIN TO THEM, NOT US!)
• Controlling Impact Noise in Residential Buildings (External - LINK DEAD - SEE NOTE ABOVE ON NRC . PLEASE COMPLAIN TO THEM, NOT US!)
• Low-frequency impact sound transmission through floor systems (External - LINK DEAD - SEE NOTE ABOVE ON NRC . PLEASE COMPLAIN TO THEM, NOT US!)
• Controlling Mechanical Structure-Borne Noise (External - LINK DEAD - SEE NOTE ABOVE ON NRC . PLEASE COMPLAIN TO THEM, NOT US!)
• How wall/floor details affect sound insulation (External - LINK DEAD - SEE NOTE ABOVE ON NRC . PLEASE COMPLAIN TO THEM, NOT US!)
• Moisture management in exterior walls: case studies (External - LINK DEAD - SEE NOTE ABOVE ON NRC . PLEASE COMPLAIN TO THEM, NOT US!)
• Vapour Barriers: What are they? Are they Effective? (External - LINK DEAD - SEE NOTE ABOVE ON NRC . PLEASE COMPLAIN TO THEM, NOT US!)
• More Vapor, Moisture links
• Building Science Corp - lots of pdf's on moisture, mold, etc
• Useful Online Calculators
• Acoustic Myths (External)
  Author a member of WSDG
• When you need to cover a wall with insulation: impaling clips

[Soundman2020]

UPDATED: May 2017

If you find a link that does not work,please PM me and let me know which link it was. (CLICK HERE to send me a private message.)

NOTE THAT MANY OF THE CANADIAN NRC LINKS NO LONGER WORK. Please see the note on "Gypsum Board Walls: Transmission Loss Data (IRC-IR-761)" for the explanation. Feel free to contact them and complain like crazy! If you do find a new link for one of these, please let me know.


- Stuart -