building a studio

[Dom Franco]

It could get pretty expensive....The cost of building materials has been going up and up!

First of all you'll need a slab and cement footings, and I would not scrimp here. Make it at least 16ft X 20 Ft.

Next: I'd suggest cinder block walls filled with sand or concrete, then fir out the inside with 2x4's or better 2x6's and lots of insulation. Buy pre-fab trusses or frame your own roof and insulate heavily.

I have no idea how much this would cost but it could easily top $5,000.00

Then add all the extras...
Wiring
AC and heating
Nice interior panneling and "soft walls"
Carpet & drop ceiling
Another $5,000.00

This is essentially what I did, but it is inside of the Garage. Home Depot will love you!

Good Luck;

Dom Franco

 

[CJ]

I am planning to build me a one room studio in my backyard? what do you think about it how much would it cuase me.

 

[BigKahuna]

Do you have an existing stucture out there or are you building that too?
The size of the structure will determine what you can do to finish off the inside.

 

[sonusman]

A old friend of mine built a 30X20' structure. He did some stuff himself, including the insulation, drywall, all painting. It still cost over $11k! Another buddy of mine just got done building a garage, did even more work himself, still paid over $8k.

Ed