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DanGo · 11th December 2007

Hi All,

I'm in the process of converting my garage into a high-quality control-room/mix/project studio and have a question about doors. My contractor and I will be putting in ZeroInternational seals with a raised threshold, but we're uncertain about the STC rating of the solid core door that will lead to the outside.

Because of various space considerations, a traditional double door won't work.

Will an STC rating of 41 be sufficient? Or should I aim for a higher rating?

The walls and floor and ceiling will be isolated from the studs with special clips and I'll have heavy insulation plus 2 layers of drywall and will caulk up all air holes, gaps...

Thanks!

Dan

11th December 2007	#1
DanGo Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 518 Thread Starter	Ideal door STC rating for garage studio conversion Hi All, I'm in the process of converting my garage into a high-quality control-room/mix/project studio and have a question about doors. My contractor and I will be putting in ZeroInternational seals with a raised threshold, but we're uncertain about the STC rating of the solid core door that will lead to the outside. Because of various space considerations, a traditional double door won't work. Will an STC rating of 41 be sufficient? Or should I aim for a higher rating? The walls and floor and ceiling will be isolated from the studs with special clips and I'll have heavy insulation plus 2 layers of drywall and will caulk up all air holes, gaps... Thanks! Dan