Framing punch list

[Michael Jones]

I met with the inspector for the framing of my studio, to go over his punch list.
He had a few minor things to address, and most of them have been done.
But there's one item remaining before I can call for a re-inspection:
Cross-Brace Interior walls
He's talking about the main Live-Room wall.
Its about ... you know... 29' long, and 13'-16' high.
Its rock solid the way it is, but... you know how it is with inspectors... you catch more flies with sugar...
So, no biggie, I'll cross brace it.

He said I could either cut in 1x6's or use that metal strapping to cross brace it.
Obviously the metal strapping would be the easiest way to go, but I wonder if it would rattle against the drywall?
I could put it on the backside of the wall, and it would also aid in holding in the rockwool insulation....

What do you guys think?
Wood or Metal?

(I already have the metal)

 

[Jeff_D]

metal sounds easier- you could coat it w/ liquid nail when you hang the gyp board to glue it to the backside of the gyp board- that'll keep it from rattling

 

[c7sus]

You're not gonna mount your drywall on RC channel screwed to the studs???

Or are you doing two layers with the second on RC???

 

[Michael Jones]

You're not gonna mount your drywall on RC channel screwed to the studs???

Or are you doing two layers with the second on RC???

I have a double wall, with a minimum 8" air gap and insulation in between. Drywall-OSB-Drywall will give me an STC in the low 60's.
I'm not sure there's much of an added benefit with RC, on that type of wall section.

That, and to be honest with you, I'm not all that comfortable using RC. I've never used it before, and it seems like I've heard of problems with mounting it correctly, and using the proper screws.

So, I'm going to use a construction technique that I'm familiar with and comfortable with, while still achieving a very good STC.

 

[c7sus]

That is gonna be one sweet studio when you're done, MJ.

What's your ETA for completion?

Are you gonna have a TX Jamfest/Kegger/Brisket BBQ to kick it off?

 

[RICK FITZPATRICK]

Hello Michael. Say, don't you have OSB on the exterior face of these walls. And then OSB between sheetrock on the interior. If that is correct. WTF!!! Thats like a shear wall
Go figure. Sugar is right. How bout syrup on top too!! Man, what could a metal strap add to a wall sandwiched with OSB I'm no engineer but that sure seems like total IPP overkill(INSPECTOR POWER PEROGATIVE) ha! Man, give em an inch of power, and they think they can run the world....hehehehe!(just kiddin Michael) But I DO know how they were in California....crap, took MONTHS to get a permit....and then if you didn't have EVERYTHING done right, they become total AHOLES! Well good luck with it Michael. And don't hesitate to contact me about the console thing. I'm free to help if you need me.

Cheers

fitZ

oops, there I go again I just remembered you have alternating studs. OMG....er, can I get some help taking my foot out of my mouth...hehehehe! Oh well, alzhiemers strikes again

 

[Michael Jones]

That is gonna be one sweet studio when you're done, MJ.

What's your ETA for completion?

Are you gonna have a TX Jamfest/Kegger/Brisket BBQ to kick it off?

Thanks C7.
I quit trying to make predictions on completion some time ago.
Yeah, we'll have a big ol' open house jam to kick it off!

 

[Michael Jones]

Rick - He's talking about the inside walls. not the perimeter walls. Those all have wind bracing in the corners.
But I agree, that little metal strip aint gonna do squat!
Sometimes its just easier to give them what they want and move on.
This is the last thing I have to do beffore I can call a re-inspection and move on to insulation.

 

[frederic]

Rick - He's talking about the inside walls. not the perimeter walls. Those all have wind bracing in the corners.
But I agree, that little metal strip aint gonna do squat!
Sometimes its just easier to give them what they want and move on.
This is the last thing I have to do beffore I can call a re-inspection and move on to insulation.

Thats exactly how inspectors work. Most of them feel obligated to find something, so if this is all they found feel good about it

Home Depot and most good hardware stores sell a liquid product in 1 gallon cans that is used for coating tools to make soft grips. Its very easy to use, and dries quickly. You could brush it onto the metal strips which will isolate them from the studs, as well as add a layer of material bonded to the metal thus preventing "ringing" or vibrations of the strips itself.

Hope that helps.

 

[Michael Jones]

Yeah, frederic, that helps a lot!
Good idea!
Many thanks.

 

[frederic]

Yeah, frederic, that helps a lot!
Good idea!
Many thanks.

Happy to help.

Anytime you need a "monkey" solution I'm you're guy. I'm the master at using things incorrectly