| Author |
Message |
| Topic: Cutting A Concrete Basement Floor For Isolation |
SEH
Replies: 11
Views: 237
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 Forum: Studio Construction Forum
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2004 3:16 pm Subject: Re: Cutting A Concrete Basement Floor For Isolation |
Wes,
I haven't heard your opinion yet on whether or not it is worth cutting the concrete slab - what do you think? |
| Topic: Cutting A Concrete Basement Floor For Isolation |
SEH
Replies: 11
Views: 237
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Forum: Studio Construction Forum
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2004 9:12 am Subject: Re: Cutting A Concrete Basement Floor For Isolation |
Rod,
Your comment about the max span for that steel joist has me concerned. I planned to use that particular joist spec based on a recommendation from Dietrich Industries (www.dietrichindustries.com ... |
| Topic: Cutting A Concrete Basement Floor For Isolation |
SEH
Replies: 11
Views: 237
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Forum: Studio Construction Forum
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2004 6:34 am Subject: Re: Cutting A Concrete Basement Floor For Isolation |
Wes,
Thanks for your comments.
So, regarding the original question - do you think I should cut the concrete slab basement floor to de-couple it from the basement walls, which in turn de-couples it f ... |
| Topic: Cutting A Concrete Basement Floor For Isolation |
SEH
Replies: 11
Views: 237
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Forum: Studio Construction Forum
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2004 3:06 pm Subject: Re: Cutting A Concrete Basement Floor For Isolation |
Thanks guys for your fast replies!
My current plan is as follows:
1) Stuff insulation in between currently existing floor joists, and attach 2 layers of drywall (of different thicknesses) via Re ... |
| Topic: Cutting A Concrete Basement Floor For Isolation |
SEH
Replies: 11
Views: 237
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Forum: Studio Construction Forum
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2004 1:52 pm Subject: Cutting A Concrete Basement Floor For Isolation |
Wes and Rod,
I am considering cutting my basement floor concrete slab in order to isolate a section of floor from the rest of the house. I have a "control joint" crack along one section of the floor ... |
| Topic: dri-core for subfloor in basement studio |
SEH
Replies: 8
Views: 213
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Forum: Studio Construction Forum
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2004 12:36 pm Subject: Re: dri-core for subfloor in basement studio |
Rod,
I am struggling with the same type of decision - how to finish my concrete basement floor. My basement floor is also completely dry, but I thought I still needed to be concerned about moisture ... |
| Topic: Should I build a False floor. |
SEH
Replies: 30
Views: 2614
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Forum: Studio Construction Forum
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2003 6:43 am Subject: Re: Should I build a False floor. |
Thanks Kris.
If I go with the "scenario 1" described above, should I:
1) NOT attach RC on either the new or existing joists, because they are already de-coupled (will rigid attachment of the gypsum ... |
| Topic: Should I build a False floor. |
SEH
Replies: 30
Views: 2614
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Forum: Studio Construction Forum
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2003 1:43 pm Subject: Re: Should I build a False floor. |
Kris,
Thanks for your advice. I might not have been clear on one point - I am not suggesting putting the spring grid on the new set of joists, but my proposal was to put the spring grid on the exist ... |
| Topic: Should I build a False floor. |
SEH
Replies: 30
Views: 2614
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Forum: Studio Construction Forum
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2003 12:01 pm Subject: Re: Should I build a False floor. |
Wes,
Wouldn't it be even more effective if I use "Scenerio 1":
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"Build new, load-bearing walls (inside the existing walls) to carry new ceiling joists for the ... |
| Topic: QRD Diffusors (how they work) |
SEH
Replies: 29
Views: 2389
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Forum: Studio Construction Forum
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2003 2:03 pm Subject: Re: QRD Diffusors (how they work) |
Wes,
My room will be approximately 2500 cu. feet also, and I have been trying to decide whether to soffit mount the monitors or not. Your comments certainly make me think more about soffit mounting. ... |
| Topic: HVAC Options |
SEH
Replies: 16
Views: 1254
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Forum: Studio Construction Forum
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2003 1:18 pm Subject: Re: HVAC Options |
Wes,
When you write "lined metal, insulated ducts", exactly what lining material should be used? Also, by "insulated" do you mean simply wrapping the outside of the ducts with fiberglass insulation? ... |
| Topic: Should I build a False floor. |
SEH
Replies: 30
Views: 2614
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Forum: Studio Construction Forum
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2003 2:29 pm Subject: Re: Should I build a False floor. |
Thanks Wes. That was well worth the nickel!
Scott |
| Topic: Should I build a False floor. |
SEH
Replies: 30
Views: 2614
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Forum: Studio Construction Forum
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2003 10:05 am Subject: Re: Should I build a False floor. |
Wes,
Thank you very much for the information.
When you say "it's almost as isolated as scenario one", how close is it? Would you estimate that it's within 3dB?
Although scenario #2 would save mone ... |
| Topic: Should I build a False floor. |
SEH
Replies: 30
Views: 2614
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Forum: Studio Construction Forum
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:43 pm Subject: Re: Should I build a False floor. |
Wes,
Thanks for your advice.
I had actually planned to use the scenario #1 that you described. Scenario #2 is attractive because it is cheaper, faster, and leaves more room width. I have considere ... |
| Topic: square room woes!!! |
SEH
Replies: 10
Views: 1498
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Forum: Studio Construction Forum
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:15 pm Subject: Re: square room woes!!! |
Wes,
I enjoy your bringing acoustics into musical terms, it keeps me focused on what this is all about.
But I'm a little confused by your saying that the piano keyboard has 2 axes of mirror image sy ... |
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