Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement Re: Converting garage to workshop / studio 3Jul 05, 2017 10:33 am Hey Dwain One thing to consider maybe the tilt panel door, you mentioned that you may remove the ceiling for storage at a later date. Might consider a standard roller door to make that removal a little easier for you in the future. In regards to removing the ceiling I'd give it some extra thought though as it will make it harder to contain dust from tools and testing. With a standard timber trussed roof there will be a lot of timber exposed for dust to collect on, verses a contained plasterboard area. Personally I'd look at a good racking system along one wall for any longer lengths of timber, or even some compact external racks on a side wall maybe behind the smaller rear roller door access. Also lighting for the studio would also be better in a fully sheeted / painted room. If you can get recessed fluros installed even better. Re insulation, yes installing another layer over the plasterboard when the builder is finished will certainly help. If you can batten the walls out slightly and use a product called "Air Cell" underneath, then even better! I'd also check with the builder on what an upgrade to 'Sound Check' gyprock will cost you as that could be worth the investment! Good luck with any road you go down mate, and remember you have years to perfect the ultimate man cave, so don't stress ![]() Regards James Mason www.renovationjunkies.com.au Re: Converting garage to workshop / studio 4Jul 05, 2017 10:49 am Thanks heaps James. I reckon you're right, and I've pretty much given up on using the ceiling cavity space, it just seems too difficult. I'm actually not allowed to use a roller door in my estate, has to be panel type. I've not seen recessed fluros, I'll look into that. Is Air Cell only a thermal insulator? I didn't see anything in their site about acoustics. I was planning to ask the builder about SoundChek plaster for sure. Cheers! Re: Converting garage to workshop / studio 5Jul 05, 2017 10:59 am ![]() Thanks heaps James. I reckon you're right, and I've pretty much given up on using the ceiling cavity space, it just seems too difficult. I'm actually not allowed to use a roller door in my estate, has to be panel type. I've not seen recessed fluros, I'll look into that. Is Air Cell only a thermal insulator? I didn't see anything in their site about acoustics. I was planning to ask the builder about SoundChek plaster for sure. Cheers! No probs Dwain Come to think of it your right, it is thermal not accoustic. In that case see if they can use a dense acoustic insulation in the walls, a good one used to be Rockwool, but I'm not 100% if they still make it. Try Bradford - https://www.bradfordinsulation.com.au/ And chat with a rep on what would best suit in your frames 90mm or 70mm. You could also request a price on sound check to both sides of the walls that lead into the garage as that will also assist. Regards James Mason www.renovationjunkies.com.au Hi guys, Does anyone have a pricing list please? Looking for electrical, cabinetry and kitchen worktop pricing. Thanks. 0 12003 If I hire a contractor to convert a window to a sliding door will I need to show them Council approval paperwork? That is, if I want to take a risk of carrying out the… 0 19961 start from at least $20,000 just for fixtures and finishes and then add on for moving plumbing and extra for a concrete floored house last new bathroom we installed in a… 1 35265 |