Some pics of my never-ending project

[builder]

Hey all, since I get the majority of my information from this board, I thought I would post some pics of my private hell.

Just a little back story, I split my basement into three sections. One for my daughters play room, on for the utilities and my amp iso box, and one side for a project studio for myself. The one catch was that I had to build it so that it could be used for something else incase we sell, so I couldn't go crazy with the dimensions ( I know there not the most ideal but hey..)

The room size is 16 1/2 X 10 1/2 with 7'4" ceilings. There is an vocal \ other instrument booth in the corner measuring 5.5 X 4.5 by 7'4" ceiling

I am starting the 2nd layer of 5/8ths now, and I tell you, I have never wanting to just do one layer more than right now. I don't know about the rest of you, but I have done every single thing by myself and it sucks.
Most of my friends are not mechanically inclined so it just me.

I can't believe how much caulk I have gone through. I just order another dozen.

I am running 12AWG MC wiring to metal boxes using IG outlets, but not a star grounding system. I didn't want to run conduit and the electrician I used to work for suggested just the MC with the IG's. I just had to make sure to do a home run and tie the gound closest to the entrance neutral.

I used Canare quad-star cable for my XLR and Headphones (not together) I am runningt 4 XLR and 2 headphones (or maybe just the stereo signal and use a headphone amp in the booth)

The doors, I know , there gonna suck but I guess I see how everthing goes with good door seals. The vocal booth door I got for 50$ at Home Depot cause it was a return.

So anyway any suggestions feel free to let me know. I am going to frame out those pipes and use RC with 2 5/8's or 2 1/2's on the ceiling plus order a good window to replace the crap.

There is one picture of some water shut off's. I am stuck thinking of a way to access the shutoff without killing my isolation. I would like to keep the sound out of the rest of the house more than vise versa. If I framed out the valves to hang lower than the rest of the ceiling and then screw two
3/4 inch pieces of plywood and caulk it, do you think that will work,

Thanks again for everyone's help and advice. Who knows, I might be done
before the superbowl.......in 2006

Craig

[builder]

Won't seem to let me put too many..... here's more

[builder]

More....

[builder]

Iso booth vents.....

[builder]

Duct covering

[sharward]

Thanks very much for sharing. Looks like you've been busy!

[builder]

The third to last picture are the pipes I would like access to, or at least people tell me it would be a good idea...... any suggestions would be most appreciated.

And while I am at it, I am a little worried that two layers on 5/8's will be to heavy for RC. I read that its possible....... but man is it heavy I can't hold a sheet over my head....... How many of you have done this (the RC not holding sheetrock over you head.... thanks.

[sharward]

...the pipes I would like access to, or at least people tell me it would be a good idea...... any suggestions would be most appreciated...

You definitely can't cover the valve... I would think that would be a big-time code compliance no-no.

Uh, you've got permits for all this, right??

Perhaps you might be able to put a valve further up the line.

That, and the plywood access might be a good idea, just in case you need to make a repair later. Not sure how that would impact sound containment though -- I'll leave that to the experts.

I would think that you'd need to have a valve readily available, without requiring any tools to access it, in case of an emergency. Take it from me, someone who suffered a $75,000 pipe break last spring -- always make sure your valves are easily accessible.

[builder]

Hey steve, one of my pics shows water pipes runing in the ceiling. I was wondering if frame out a little access panel and attach two layers of 3/4 plywood, would that still give me fair isolation.

Craig

[chunger]

I used RC with 2 layers of 5/8 sheetrock. . . made sure I put my RC 16" OC for the ceiling. It's strong once it's screwed in.

I'd suggest renting a panel lift. . . I'll attatch a picture. It's like having 3 more people working with you who never get tired. I used one and it was no problem at all installing 12 foot pieces of 5/8" sheetrock on the celing with 2 people. And the seams are easier to mud if you use large sheets.

Most equpment rental places should have a panel lift or they might call it a sheetrock lift for rent. Mine was $40 per day and worth every dollar.

-'Chung

[sharward]

It never gets tired!

[knightfly]

Somebody's got 'way too much time on their hands, and maybe 'way too much lubricant as well...

Builder, check your other thread for my suggestion... Steve