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and the more expensive one

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Thanks! More to come.

You bet! Glad you were able to find what you need!

Thanks for your comment Larry! 1) This tutorial is for all levels of experience regarding the construction methods and fabric work involved. The idea is leave a little room for error so that the project is a success for any who attempt it. This is the main reason for the larger piece of starting fabric. Another reason is the fact that you order fabric by the yard (3 feet), so your starting piece of fabric would either be 72" x 65" (width of the fabric; which is 56" with other some other fabrics) as in this example or 65" x 36". The minimum size needed for this panel is 57" x 33" which would work perfect and leave less waste but may also result in a poor product for a novice. 2) The 3/4" gap at the front of the panel also helps to prevent potential "bumps" from the insulation that can happen if the panel isn't build perfectly or if the insulation isn't installed well. You could trim the 1x4s to prevent this gap but why cut a board that's straight and sanded for you? 3) In certain climates and when someone isn't seasoned with using spray adhesive, or in certain environments, spray adhesive has been known to fail. Using spray and staples increases the durability and the longevity of the panel so that the time and invest lasts for years of service.

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It's to appreciate the sound absorption (jk)

Would love to help any way I can. You can contact me at AudioVirtue@gmail.com.

Thanks for the comment Michael! What do you mean by "faced" or "un-faced"?

When I go to the Owens Corning site there is one version that has a foil-like backing material on one side ("faced") and a version that has no backing material ("unfaced"). It's not clear from the materials list included in the video as to which one should be used when you're suspending the finished acoustic panel from the ceiling (with a gap above it)...

Gotcha. You need to absorb frequency instead of reflect it so you've need the unfaced insulation. This is a great point that I did not cover in the video. Thanks for asking!

Zac, Thanks for you quick and clear response!

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There are many products that can be used and the list can be easily gathered from the video. I prefer to let you guys choose your own product using the methods from the video. Thanks for the comment! Let me know if you have any other questions.

Daniel L That’s a great observation. If you’re installing these acoustic panels directly against the wall there is no need for a back fabric. Depending on the type of insulation you use no back fabric may be needed no matter how they’re installed. These panels use a type of insulation that doesn’t shed its fibers like some other types do so this wasn’t include in this tutorial. If you prefer, install any fire rated fabric to cover the back of these panels before you wrap the front. This will still need to be acoustically transparent fabric just as the fabric that wraps the front. Thanks for your comment!

Thanks for the informative response. I just got the owens corning 703 delivered, and know that it's good for the lungs to breathe as well as the skin to touch, hence my question. The fabric (i'm considering the guilford of maine you mentioned) should be enough to keep those particles in, yeah?

Daniel L Absolutely.

Rockwool and 703 are both absorbers so neither is necessarily "better" than the other. Rockwool is less dense than 703 so it has different absorption characteristics. Both are used for different applications depending on the amount and range of frequencies needing to be absorbed/reduced.

Thank you! Which one do you think would be most suitable for voiceover/audiobook recording work?

Depends on many factors. It’s a complex question to answer without a proper consultation.

Thanks for the comment Daniel. There is research that suggests that insulation bonded with formaldehyde binders can be bad for your health depending on your exposure to it. Since the posting of this video, we have shifted to using insulation not made from formaldehyde binders. There are many manufacturers for this (do a quick google search). Regarding acoustics, the thing that matters most is the density, thickness and coverage of the insulation/acoustic treatment. Hope this helps.

Mineral wool. As of now HD sells one named Thermafiber by Owen Corning.

@@LuisCasstle Thanks so much for the reply Luis. I know that I posted this question 2 years ago. A lot has happened since then. I ended up using Roxul Saf 'N Sound from HD. Have a good one!

Good point Ernie! Everyone should cover the back of their panels if they are concerned about this but. once installed, there is no way for the insulation to magically fly out of the panel and into your lungs unless you used a leaf blower to force it out. This has been a debate as old as acoustic treatment. There is no debate that insulation is hazardous to your lungs/health but if it is inside of a panel, much like it is inside of your walls, it not hazardous if it can't get into your lungs. Only use fabric though to keep insulation inside the panels, never cover or wrap the front of the back side of the insulation in plastic or anything else that air doesn't move through or it will reflect high frequencies and drastically lessen the effectiveness of the panels performance.