Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement Re: Converting garage to workshop / studio 5Jul 05, 2017 10:59 am dwain 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 I would suggest you simply go and talk to council about your proposal, most councils are getting onboard with ancillary dwellings. There is no benefit in keeping it… 1 4106 2 9446 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 13009 |