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Don't cheap out on insulation like I did, it cost me $500 and a winter of frustration.
I built my 12x16 studio in Seattle last fall and thought I could save money by using the thin foam board from the big box store. Big mistake. The first cold snap hit and the space was unusable, I couldn't keep it warm even with a big heater running constantly. I had to rip it all out after just four months and buy proper R-13 batts, which was another $500 plus a full weekend of rework. My electric bill was insane for those months too. Has anyone else learned the hard way that studio comfort starts with the walls?
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miller.paul4d ago
Man, that reminds me of my buddy who tried to use old moving blankets as soundproofing in his garage band space. Total disaster. He thought it would soak up the noise, but it just made everything sound muddy and did nothing for the cold drafts. He ended up with a damp, echoey room and some very annoyed neighbors. Sometimes the right material for the job is just the right material, you know?
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