Will burlap hold fiberglass?

Micah Tolentino · 18th June 2008, 07:24 AM

Hello gearslutters,

Im in the process of making my bass traps and was about to tack on my standard burlap fabric, when it occured to my how fine the dust to OC703 could be. I have sensitive eyes, lungs, etc and wanted to know if others out there have experienced fibers releasing through the burlap fabric into the studio. I have enough burlap to cover front and back, but it is a very coarse material.

Also in between takes or when Im comping I turn on the fan (it gets hot in my studio) . Will this be a problem?

Any experiences are welcome. Thanks

Micah

lord_bunny · 18th June 2008, 07:32 AM

the dust is pretty fine... i just opted not to cover my 703, reasoning I suppose is that no-one will touch it, and there isn't a breeze... we thought it would be safe, but we have a fairly large room.

i'm curious to hear an expert weigh-in, maybe i've got it all wrong.

narco · 18th June 2008, 07:41 AM

burlap is fine, I use it throughout my studio (although its called "hessian" in my part of the world)

the only thing is it may smell a little bit "sacky" for the first few weeks

If you started beating it with a baseball bat and put industrial fans on it some might leak through, but in any normal situation its plenty.

narco

guitarwes · 18th June 2008, 08:42 AM

You can use a tighter weave of fabric if it makes you feel safer. Consider it a flexible membrane to enhance bass absorption. Ask Ethan about his opinions. If you really want to go all out, check out the Guilford of Maine fabrics available.

Jay Kahrs · 18th June 2008, 09:37 AM

What?!?

YES!!!

I was logging out when this caught my eye from the main page...

Yes..

Burlap over 703 has been a standard for longer then I've been breathing air on this planet which is quite a few decades... Look at Avatar in NYC on a thousand other studios.

Any kind of "breathable" fabric is fine really.

Anything but a super tight weave.

And yes... it should be covered in some way shape or form if it's exposed to open air... not hidden behind sheetrock or whatever.

audiovisceral · 18th June 2008, 10:18 AM

or you could do a layer of muslin first, then burlap over. muslin is cheap and very thin, though tighter weave. it will help to hide the 703's yellowness too. best approach imo. use 3m super 77 to adhere.

jwl · 18th June 2008, 10:51 PM

Yes, a layer of muslin (or even poly batting if you want a more pillowy look) can help. But you should be fine with just the burlap.

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18th June 2008, 07:24 AM	#1
Micah Tolentino Gear maniac Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vallejo, CA` Posts: 152	Will burlap hold fiberglass? Hello gearslutters, Im in the process of making my bass traps and was about to tack on my standard burlap fabric, when it occured to my how fine the dust to OC703 could be. I have sensitive eyes, lungs, etc and wanted to know if others out there have experienced fibers releasing through the burlap fabric into the studio. I have enough burlap to cover front and back, but it is a very coarse material. Also in between takes or when Im comping I turn on the fan (it gets hot in my studio) . Will this be a problem? Any experiences are welcome. Thanks Micah __________________ MeeX Productions myspace.com/mic1one Mixing, Recording and Vocal Coaching "I used to believe the equipment was what made the difference, but it's been proven to me so many times over that once you're into good shit you can do the job, that I just have to say it, don't agonize, just ****ing record." -Dan Kennedy

18th June 2008, 07:32 AM	#2
lord_bunny Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 672	the dust is pretty fine... i just opted not to cover my 703, reasoning I suppose is that no-one will touch it, and there isn't a breeze... we thought it would be safe, but we have a fairly large room. i'm curious to hear an expert weigh-in, maybe i've got it all wrong. __________________ "It's these kinds of ideas that kept me out of all the really good schools." - George Carlin

18th June 2008, 07:41 AM	#3
narco Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Switzerland/New Zealand/guitar case Posts: 3,680	burlap is fine, I use it throughout my studio (although its called "hessian" in my part of the world) the only thing is it may smell a little bit "sacky" for the first few weeks If you started beating it with a baseball bat and put industrial fans on it some might leak through, but in any normal situation its plenty. narco __________________ The last thing for me to sell! FS: Mytek 896 D-A + exp card (located in new zealand) - will ship worldwide

18th June 2008, 08:42 AM	#4
guitarwes Gear addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 356	You can use a tighter weave of fabric if it makes you feel safer. Consider it a flexible membrane to enhance bass absorption. Ask Ethan about his opinions. If you really want to go all out, check out the Guilford of Maine fabrics available. __________________ http://myspace.com/wesarvinmusic http://myspace.com/somethingdistantmusic

18th June 2008, 10:18 AM	#6
audiovisceral Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,141	or you could do a layer of muslin first, then burlap over. muslin is cheap and very thin, though tighter weave. it will help to hide the 703's yellowness too. best approach imo. use 3m super 77 to adhere.

18th June 2008, 10:51 PM	#7
jwl Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: southern Maine Posts: 538	Yes, a layer of muslin (or even poly batting if you want a more pillowy look) can help. But you should be fine with just the burlap. __________________ www.craftedrecordings.com Quality on-location audio recording in Northern New England www.realtraps.com The acoustic treatment experts

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