Ceptorman Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I've often thought about turning an old brick schoolhouse or church (one 20'x30' room) into a nice HT. I would keep the outside looking stock, but the inside would be modern. Does an open cathedral style ceiling work well for sound, maybe even with exposed wood beams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I've often thought about turning an old brick schoolhouse or church (one 20'x30' room) into a nice HT. I would keep the outside looking stock, but the inside would be modern. Does an open cathedral style ceiling work well for sound, maybe even with exposed wood beams? No complaints here............... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted August 31, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 31, 2014 No complaints here............... I have seen that pic before and I will say it again, that is one of the best looking ceilings I have ever seen ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Thanks dtel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Very nice project Mungkiman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted August 31, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 31, 2014 Does an open cathedral style ceiling work well for sound, maybe even with exposed wood beams? My vote would be YES, in almost all cases. The best place I have every heard a concert was many years ago in New Orleans, it was called the Warehouse, because it was a very old warehouse. It had an all wood inside, huge beams, open ceiling and it held only a few thousand people. The sound was great in there and it had some really big names play. It had a cement floor, to help with this the promoter (Beaver productions) would give anyone free admittance if the brought in a 10'x10' piece of carpet. In no time it was very roughly carpeted, ok it was just thrown on the floor but it helped. It was great place to see a concert, a few bars were set up around the place, the sound was wonderful. imo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I've often thought about turning an old brick schoolhouse or church (one 20'x30' room) into a nice HT. I would keep the outside looking stock, but the inside would be modern. Does an open cathedral style ceiling work well for sound, maybe even with exposed wood beams? No complaints here............... PICT0026.JPG PICT0072.JPG PICT0055.JPG Yea….looks good man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Does an open cathedral style ceiling work well for sound, maybe even with exposed wood beams? My vote would be YES, in almost all cases. The best place I have every heard a concert was many years ago in New Orleans, it was called the Warehouse, because it was a very old warehouse. It had an all wood inside, huge beams, open ceiling and it held only a few thousand people. The sound was great in there and it had some really big names play. It had a cement floor, to help with this the promoter (Beaver productions) would give anyone free admittance if the brought in a 10'x10' piece of carpet. In no time it was very roughly carpeted, ok it was just thrown on the floor but it helped. It was great place to see a concert, a few bars were set up around the place, the sound was wonderful. imo Very interesting. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 It's not going to look much different until some of the siding and roofing goes on, but it's still fun to take pictures... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 Starting to run some of the exterior trim. Soffit (vented) and fascia: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Framers doing trim is almost unheard of, but they're doing a great job: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Framers doing trim is almost unheard of, but they're doing a great job: Trim1.JPG I've always thought a trim carpenter can frame better than a frame carpenter can trim. Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Doors and windows, yesterday. Roofing starts Monday. Starting to look like a house... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 great project. love the small house. all looks really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I see one down the road from us. It's still on wheels but I suspect they will be removed when it is in it's final orientation. They have moved it around a little apparently trying to get the view of the valley that they want. New window going in the other day. Seems like it will be low maintenance due to it's small size. I have a tent that is almost as big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 Skylights are installed. Porch skylight (pictured) is fixed. Interior skylights are operable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 Roof material is loaded, and kick boards are installed. Meter base, cabinet, and mast are ready for roof install on Monday, as well as plumbing vents: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 And then there was a roof, well half a roof... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Will the siding match your house? Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) Stained bevel cedar lap siding is intended for the ADU, to set the homes apart. Hope to have a burn party this weekend to get rid of the junk in the foreground, because it's dangerous; rusty nails in 2x4s from the old garage. Local wildfires are already affecting our air quality, so we might have to wait until after a good rain to burn, or take the junk/scrap to the dump. This photo is our smoke filled sky at around 4:30 today, but the dump costs money and I like a good fire... Edited September 16, 2014 by mungkiman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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