- Terms/wall basics
- 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-671) (External)
This document shows isolation performance of dozens of different wall assemblies.
By the NRC Institute for Research in Construction in Canada
- 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
viewtopic.php?t=10040
- 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
viewtopic.php?t=10054
- 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.
- Installing a door - anything I should keep in mind?
Door Seals - Pix (DoubleHelix)
viewtopic.php?p=71961#71961
- 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 (External)
- More Useful links
- Roomtune spreadsheet download
- USG Construction handbook, + Hints
- [url=http://www.johnlsayers.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=5670]
- [b]Firestops in Sound Walls
Fire and acoustics research on load-bearing steel stud walls (External)
Steel Framing - 50-page handbook (External)
International FireStop Council Homepage (External)
Fire Retardant Chemicals for Cloth, Foam, etc
http://www.natfire.com/products.html
Effect of electrical outlet boxes on sound insulation of a cavity wall (External)
Controlling Impact Noise in Floors (External)
Controlling the Transmission of Impact Sound through Floors (External)
Controlling Impact Noise in Residential Buildings (External)
Low-frequency impact sound transmission through floor systems (External)
Controlling Mechanical Structure-Borne Noise (External)
How wall/floor details affect sound insulation (External)
Moisture management in exterior walls: case studies (External)
Vapour Barriers: What are they? Are they Effective? (External)
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 WSDGjust want to add this link for when you need to cover a wall with insulation
http://www.gemcoinsulation.com/apps.html http://www.gemcoinsulation.com/products/nhdn.html
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