Soundman2020 - Studio Design Forum

How many case of caulk should I get? Studio portion is 450 sq. ft. and 5400 cu. ft.

How thick should the insulation be?

Thanks Stuart!

Stuart our power is out so I am using my phone to respond so I can’t put quotes in. Insulation R value- Yeah I know only thermal. I am using screenshots of the Rockwool “safe and sound in my email to the contractor so there is no confusion. The vented attic will use regular insulation. Any problems ...

Good! Glad you insisted on that. Me too! I have a tendency to "make it ok" for folks, but I am learning to correct this. Thanks Stuart for the specific details as to why OSB is better. I think that will be helpful to a lot of folks. I spent a good amount of time looking for specific reaso...

Well wood for framing was delivered yesterday. Without contacting me the builder for the contractor ordered 3/4 plywood instead of the 3/4 OSB because our local suppliers don't carry 3/4 OSB. He thought it was an upgrade. However my plans have always dictated OSB. I spoke with the contractor and the...

Thanks Starlight. Yeah we have a nice sunny parcel that we decided to make our own Shangri-la. I feel very fortunate to be able to build from the ground up. T & M = Time and materials. So they would charge by the hour for labor and then bill for materials plus 25%. So you never know exactly what...

Thanks Stuart. It's good to be here. Here are some more photos of the conduit, plumbing, rebar, and the pouring of the concrete. Framing should start this week. I will have to stay on top of things with the builder to make sure he doesn't take any short cuts. Stay tuned! Vapor barrier and sand.jpg R...

Hi Everyone. Thanks to Soundman (Stuart) for starting this forum and for all the information and help he has given me over the last two years! The plot has been cleared, the foundation prepped, and the concrete slab was just poured! The dream of having my own studio is becoming a reality. Below is s...