Soundman2020 - Studio Design Forum

Here is the link to their website. https://www.soundproofwindows.com/recording-studio-windows/ I know all about STL's not being a reliable number. And while they rate their windows using STL, they talk about their "incredible" low frequency noise reduction. I think their windows, including...

Why do they have tracks at all? Studio windows should be fixed, not operable. There should be no "tracks" on them. If the window is operable, then it won't provide as much isolation as a fixed, sealed unit, and over time the isolation will slowly degrade due to it being opened and closed....

Hi Folks. Well it was a frustrating day. My builder unpacked my two 5/8 laminated windows from soundproof windows.com and discovered that neither of them had weep holes in the tracks. He called the company and they said they only make interior windows and cautioned him not to put one in the exterior...

20% is what I thought too. Thanks Starlight.

Is 8.5 inches of insulation too much for an 8 inch wall? I know we don't want to compact it. My choices are either 6.5 inches or 8.5 of insulation.

Thanks Purely and Starlight. I am a pretty positive person, but as the costs increase I start second guessing myself.

Well it has been a while since I last posted. The building has continued and so has some battles with the contractor. I will summarize and then post some pictures. Just prior to adding the second layer of 3/4 OSB on the exterior leaf, I shared Stuart's method of nailing a half schedule of size 8 nai...

Wow! That's STEEP! As in unreasonably steep. As in way-off-the-charts steep! That's about 4 to 8 times what it should cost! :shock: Whoever is trying to sell you that, is a very, very questionable supplier. Well that is for solid 100% wood fir slab doors. Three places quoted that much. The doors yo...

Hi all. Sorry I haven't given any updates or photos lately. I am back at work and I am up for a salary boost, which is a long process of documenting all my accomplishments the past 16 years. Life as an adjunct professor. I can say the building is moving forward. Roof done. Outside sheathing done. HV...

That's why the HVAC goes in BEFORE the ceiling is done... :) Nobody walks on that ceiling, ever, so it has no additional live load: only dead load. Well that makes sense! However the OSB first layer of sheathing has already been nailed down. So after the roof is constructed, I will bring the second...

Why did they make them 16" OC when the approved plan calls for 24" OC? To be fair, the approved plan didn't state 24"OC. We talked about the 2x12 joists and he admitted that the builder made a mistake and they should've been 24"OC. He insisted that 2x8s alone would not suffice t...

Did you show him this thread? viewtopic.php?f=12&t=50 I didn't know about this thread on inside out ceilings. I did share with the builder all of the photos in this thread from other posts you had done, but not the very nice write up you did. I will make a copy and share with him tomorrow. More...

I finally got some time to check out what you are doing. It looks nice. Slovakia too! But it sure does look like a Gingerbread house image.png It has been interesting to read Howie's topic New Studio Build Underway and how he chose to go with getting a quote for the whole job. Yeah it's hard to thin...

if you are totally certain that it is NOT a gap or crack, th caulk the hell out of it, just in case!". I love this quote! I will reiterate this to the builder. I raised the question because after he left, I didn't see caulking between the top plates (although there may be) but I did see it whe...

Hi Greg, I recognize you from John's forum. I actually remember some of your story. Yeah I think (we'll see) it's sorted out. We compromised and the vibe is good for now. I have a building question. Should there be caulking between the two top plates on top of the walls? Thank you and I'll post more...