unfinished basement ceiling

abbeynormal · 20th November 2009

I have an unfinished basement ceiling I've included pics of the setup. My ceiling is about 7 feet high and I want to know the most DIY economical way to treat the whole basement.

abbeynormal · 20th November 2009

Glenn Kuras · 20th November 2009

You could do it a couple different ways, which both will work well.

1)Hang panels made from rigid fiberglass or mineral wool (2" to 4" panels)

or

2)Stuff the rafters with fiberglass and cover it with fabric.

jhbrandt · 20th November 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenn Kuras

You could do it a couple different ways, which both will work well.

1)Hang panels made from rigid fiberglass or mineral wool (2" to 4" panels)

or

2)Stuff the rafters with fiberglass and cover it with fabric.

I concur. (actually, they're floor joists...)

tmrstudio · 20th November 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenn Kuras

2)Stuff the rafters with fiberglass and cover it with fabric.

I did something similar. I used fiberglass between the joists and built fabric covered clouds instead of covering the entire ceiling with fabric.

lomky · 20th November 2009

Sorry for the hijack, I'll start my own thread

tmrstudio · 20th November 2009

I was under the impression the OP was looking to treat the sound in the room rather than isolate the sound.

abbeynormal · 25th November 2009

Could I use Rockwool Groban Cubes for the panels? Or would too much bass pass through them? I've found the Cube sheets really cheap through hydroponics stores.

jhbrandt · 26th November 2009

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Originally Posted by abbeynormal

Could I use Rockwool Groban Cubes for the panels? Or would too much bass pass through them? I've found the Cube sheets really cheap through hydroponics stores.

I have no idea my friend. what is the density of the cubes? lb/sq.ft.?

abbeynormal · 26th November 2009

Buy grodan rockwool at Lee's Tropicals

Not sure if that is all you need or not. Thats the most descriptive I can find at the moment.

jhbrandt · 26th November 2009

Haha! Very good. Hmmm looks like it could be fun.

Get it in the sheets and don't let it break into cubes. It could work very well.

BTW, when you mount it, place the cut cubes against the wall or ceiling with the flat panel part facing the room - you well get better absorption figures. (it's the added air space)

BATTLEFIELD · 8th May 2010

getting ready to build a new studio , in my basement, as far as ceiling the things ive read about, would it be ok to 703 on top of ceiling tiles you get at lowes or home depot. thanks i have just the rafters showing now with no insulation. probaby about 8feet like to keep the height, could i cut the rafters to get another foot??? oh and can i use r13 fiberglass insulation is that ridged?

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abbeynormal Gear interested Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 11 Thread Starter	unfinished basement ceiling I have an unfinished basement ceiling I've included pics of the setup. My ceiling is about 7 feet high and I want to know the most DIY economical way to treat the whole basement.

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abbeynormal Gear interested Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 11 Thread Starter	Could I use Rockwool Groban Cubes for the panels? Or would too much bass pass through them? I've found the Cube sheets really cheap through hydroponics stores.

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abbeynormal Gear interested Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 11 Thread Starter	Buy grodan rockwool at Lee's Tropicals Not sure if that is all you need or not. Thats the most descriptive I can find at the moment.

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BATTLEFIELD Gear nut Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 117	getting ready to build a new studio , in my basement, as far as ceiling the things ive read about, would it be ok to 703 on top of ceiling tiles you get at lowes or home depot. thanks i have just the rafters showing now with no insulation. probaby about 8feet like to keep the height, could i cut the rafters to get another foot??? oh and can i use r13 fiberglass insulation is that ridged?