John Sayers' Recording Studio Design Forum

hey guys, need a little help building my studio thought this would be the place to go, (sorry for no sketch up cant get the hang of it yet, have it soon)

it is a garage. about 75 ft from my house free standing not attached, im not too worried about neighbors, on the tighter side of a budget. started a little framing thats about it.

dimensions 24 ft 8 inches wide by 38 ft 10 inches long with a 13 ft ceiling that is in the shape of a triangle (so its 13 ft in the center and gradually declines in height each side)

approx 920 sq ft to work with.

there are 2 garage doors with i know will affect and i do plan to take them down.

i am mixing/recording anything from metal, indie rock to rap. mainly the first two.

i live in fl and yes it is humid.

i want a live room, bedroom and control room.

some questions i have are ....

1. the floors are cement...should i get wood or stain them or?
2. what to insulate the walls with.
3. leave the ceiling open? (no drywall ceiling, or just leave the live room with the ceiling?)


etc....

here are the pics (some pics are to show distance from neighbors)

i apologize for the mess.

thanks!


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i really need some help with this considering i have a contractor buddy wanting to help me for free just to put it in his portfolio and i dont want to start doing the wrong thing...

info pleeeeeaaaassseee