My DIY treatments

[exojam]

I just wanted to post a few pictures of on DIY panels. I am building three to go across corners, one "standard" 2'x4'x4" panel and two eight foot corner traps. I have lined the back of these with polly fill fabric since they will not be seen and will save on some fabric. Still trying to think of how I will mount them to the wall. I will post some more picturess when the fabric is applied.

[bpape]

Looking good. Just a couple of suggestions:

You might want to consdier some cross bracing on the tall corner panels so when you stretch the cloth tight the frames don't bow in.

On the wall panels, if you can get the poly inside the frame (assuming the frame is thicker than the absorbtion), you can use smal hooks inside the frame facing each other and just use picture hanging wire. Or, if you have enough room, you can cut a little slot in the top of the frame (inside) and use a hook on the wall to slip in the slot.

Good luck.

Bryan

[exojam]

Bryan,

Thanks for the reply. I did not even think about the cross bracing. I will get some in there before adding the fabric and also pick up some picture wire.

[chas]

Looks good. What kind of lumber did you use for the corner trap frames?

[exojam]

I believe it is just pine. To be honest I did not look for a specifc type, I just went to Home Depost and grabbed a 6 1"x11"x8'. I than had a friend with a table saw rip it to the width I needed.

[exojam]

Well, here is my first finsihed panel. I dont' think it looks to shabby. This is not the final resting place for it, just put it here to take a picture.

[bpape]

Looks good. Looking forwared to pics of everything up and mounted and your impressions of the changes in the room's performance.

Bryan

[chas]

Not shabby at all James - looks really good. What kind of fabric did you use?

[exojam]

It is the burlab (Mocha) from ATS Acoustics.

[chas]

I have some burlap from them as well. It seems to be decent quality burlap - much better than the I was looking at at Joanne's.