My New Studio Build (perhaps overly detailed)

[beans-on-toast]

The roof work was fast.

How does the ridge cap that they installed work in terms of rain? If you have rain gusting from the side, can it get into the air gap and into the rafters?

 

[ahc]

 

[silky smoove]

The roof work was fast.

How does the ridge cap that they installed work in terms of rain? If you get rain gusting from the side, can it get into the air gap and into the rafters?

I worked as the grunt for a roofing company when I was in college, and this is very common for ridge vents here in Washington. Occasionally you'd see guys run the OSB all the way to ridge and then pop in a series of holes on both sides of the ridge, but this is the far more common approach.

I suppose if you had winds blowing strong enough to rip the shingles off you could have a path for water intrusion, but given that this is the ridge cap which gets twice as many nails and on both sides, I'm not concerned. The building is pretty well protected on both sides from wind as is, so I'm even less concerned.

 

[beans-on-toast]

I was looking at a rural property last weekend that had an outbuilding that would be well suited for a studio conversion. One concern that came to mind is security. I'd want a security (alarm, video, lighting) system for sure but I'd worry about leaving mics and other portable pieces of gear unattended.

In your case, having the studio so close to your home is a big plus.

 

[silky smoove]

Agreed. I'm planning on connecting it to my current home security system. With only one point of entry that will be easy.

 

[silky smoove]

Some photos from yesterday's roof installation.

Stuff

This shot takes me back to the work I did while I was going to college

Ridge venting and radiant barrier

Bird blocking at the soffit vents

 

[silky smoove]

Siding going on this morning.

 

[silky smoove]

 

[DirtDog]

Shingles and felt have arrived. On a related note; Shingles and Felt is the name of a 70s soft rock band I'm starting.

Would you consider a double bill with "Soffit and Fascia"? We're a nine peice acoustic deep discofox band.

 

[DirtDog]

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C'est bien sharp, ça!

 

[silky smoove]

Would you consider a double bill with "Soffit and Fascia"? We're a nine peice acoustic deep discofox band.

I'd heard that Fascia broke off to focus on his solo career. Glad to hear you cats are still jamming low and softly.

 

[charlie monroe]

I'd heard that Fascia broke off to focus on his solo career.

I heard that too. I think Ridge Vent is opening for Wind Driven Rain at Coachella this year.

 

[DirtDog]

I'd heard that Fascia broke off to focus on his solo career. Glad to hear you cats are still jamming low and softly.

Yep - you heard right. Pan flute is dangerously seductive temptress!

 

[silky smoove]

They're doing the last side right now.

Once this wrapped they'll be gone for a little while. There was a problem sourcing the specific door I ordered, so we'll just have to see how things go on that front.

 

[theLimeyBrit]

They're doing the last side right now.
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Once this wrapped they'll be gone for a little while. There was a problem sourcing the specific door I ordered, so we'll just have to see how things go on that front.

Are they going to be involved with the interior finishing at all, or is that all you?

 

[silky smoove]

That's all me. Well... All me except for the electrical where I'll need help. I'm going to hang the sheetrock, but might hire someone to mud and tape it since that's a bit of an art form.

 

[kikstand454]

It has been my experience that if you're going to hire a guy/ crew to mud and tape and finish your drywall.....you may as well pay those same guys the extra ten minutes it will take them to hang it as well. Two guys could do that WHOLE thing in an hour and a half.


I love this thread man!

 

[peterpalmieri]

Page 23 and you finally have a roof. I'm guessing we can edit out "perhaps" from the title...Looking good my friend!

 

[silky smoove]

It has been my experience that if you're going to hire a guy/ crew to mud and tape and finish your drywall.....you may as well pay those same guys the extra ten minutes it will take them to hang it as well. Two guys could do that WHOLE thing in an hour and a half.


I love this thread man!

I'm hanging drywall on Whisper Clips and hat channel with a minimum stand-off distances from the walls, specific screw schedules so no drywall is anchored to a stud, Green Glue in between layers and acoustic sealant on all perimeters... I'm not trusting drywall guys to get that right and blow my entire isolation perimeter. Hang one sheet a 1/4" off, or sink one screw into a stud and the whole thing is shot. No-no... I'll be doing that part myself.

 

[silky smoove]

Page 23 and you finally have a roof. I'm guessing we can edit out "perhaps" from the title...Looking good my friend!

Perhaps you are correct