Newbie - looking for some HT room advice

[tjambro]

scyce wrote:

You were wondering how low I was talking...

Well without a riser it will be 87" or 7'3''. You can see in Dr.ed pic I am planing on have a 6'' riser that leads into the HT and goes close to half way down. I haven't yet decided how far down towards the screen I will go...

So if I have a 6'' riser then it will be 6'9'' under the soffits. I dont' know if that will feel cramped or not...

I have a finished ceiling of 7' 3" in my room. I hope I am not making a mistake but I am putting 6" high soffits all around my 12' wide room. The soffits will be about 28" in width so like you, they will take up a lot of room. I would love to do a star ceiling but I'm afraid the fibers would be too noticeable on a ceiling that low. My soffits will end just above my door opening...

[Tommy]

Hey Scott, what part of PA you from? Im also in PA, if your close enough your welcome to come view my HT room to get some ideas. As I mentioned in a previous post we have a very very similar layout for the room including that dang duct on the same side.

[Ted White]

Yes thank you.

Or install blocking in between the joists and attach the clips to that. THis will cause the drywall attachment point to be on;y perhaps 1/2" below the current joists. Almost no ceiling height loss.

[scyce]

I was looking at the Owens Corning site regarding sound insulation. They have a 'QuietZone Acoustic Sealant' that they recommend using around you stud base plates, top plates, outlets, etc...

Couldn't I get the same effect using a standard non-hardening caulk for a lot less money... I'm sure Owens brand has some additional properties in it, but is it worth the extra cash? I like the idea of sealing these areas...

Thanks...

[Ted White]

scyce wrote:

I was looking at the Owens Corning site regarding sound insulation. They have a 'QuietZone Acoustic Sealant' that they recommend using around you stud base plates, top plates, outlets, etc...

Couldn't I get the same effect using a standard non-hardening caulk for a lot less money...

Yes

I'm sure Owens brand has some additional properties in it, but is it worth the extra cash? I like the idea of sealing these areas...

Thanks...

You will definately want to seal the areas. A specialized sealant will work better. Look to find one that is priced more like regular quality sealant.

[bpape]

A good 50 year Latex should work just fine.

Bryan

[Ted White]

bpape wrote:

A good 50 year Latex should work just fine.

Bryan

True. However, if you look around you can find specialized sealant for the same price as the quality 50 year.

[bpape]

Absolutely Ted. If it can be found at a reasonable price, that's great. I have it for sale at reasonable prices but then shipping costs tend to get in the way.

Bryan

[tjambro]

scyce wrote:

I was looking at the Owens Corning site regarding sound insulation. They have a 'QuietZone Acoustic Sealant' that they recommend using around you stud base plates, top plates, outlets, etc...

Couldn't I get the same effect using a standard non-hardening caulk for a lot less money... I'm sure Owens brand has some additional properties in it, but is it worth the extra cash? I like the idea of sealing these areas...

Thanks...

Hi, you should be able to get the best of both worlds. I found USG Acoustical Sealant for $4.60/tube (the large commercial type tubes, not the small tubes of caulking you find at the big box stores) at my local drywall supplier. They may have to order it for you, but you should be able to get it for a reasonable price.

[Bruce Fisher]

I bought a bunch of the "silenseal" acoustical caulk when I bought my green glue. Thankfully Charlotte has a distributor so I was able to pick it up and save shipping (adds up quick when you are buying cases of the stuff )

[Ted White]

You either have shipping or local sales tax. Tough to avoid both

[scyce]

I'm getting ready to run conduit... How do the ButtKickers get hooked up? What kind of connections to they take?

[scyce]

Slow and steady... Here is an update on my project... I am finishing the rest of the basement at the same time so this is going pretty slow.. I put up the final wall tonight.. Now it's time to get the Electrician...

Here is some pics....