I'm almost at that point where I can start bringing my equipment in.
Right now I got a couple of things (aka - opportunities for the "glass is half full" crowd) that are really pissin' me off, though:
Here's the story on the window dealio:
I started off with a window a/c unit because it is what we have laying around for hurricane's and power outages, etc.
So we (my Wife and I) figured "why spend any more money than we have to?"
But once things started taking shape, I noticed I could hear the crickets outside (we have a small "Bayou" right behind our house) as if the window was wide open. That ain't gonna cut it, right?
So then I thought I would try the Sharp portable A/C that claims to be whisper quite. It was actually very quite ... but it didn't cool the room any more than a fart would.
So the Sharp portable unit went back to the store.
Back to square one.
Replace the window unit. Seal it so I can't see light, and so little critters can't climb through my window and eat me up at night.
BUT I CAN STILL HEAR CRICKETS!!!!
So - being the true redneck I am - decided to use some 3/4" thick plywood that was taking up space in our shed.
My wife cut it so that it fits in the window, around the A/C unit.
We wrapped it some of this:
No - I'm not naive: I didn't HONESTLY think it would "sound proof" my window - but I was at least hoping for some reduction in noise, etc.
Nope.
Still hearing bugs (outside) formulating a plan on sucking out my blood.
Fuggin bugs bug me, Man.
Sand bags make me crazy. Bugs bug me.
Fuggin bugs.
Anyhoo ... so what next?!
Well - when one piece of wood doesn't reduce the noise, just get the Wife to cut an additional piece ... but this time, place some R-13 in between the first and second piece of 3/4" plywood.
Now - keep in mind the wood is going around the A/C unit.
I asked my oldest son to geaux outside and talk to me while I was in the room.
Could hear him as if the window were once again - wide open.
So now I'm left wondering if it is gonna be best to completely build an outside wall over the window's exterior.
What a pain in the butt.
So that's where I am at the moment.
No biggie. Should be able to overcome this pretty soon.
I have to. I made a commitment to the higher-ups with Groove3 to resume creating videos.
I don't break my word.
Oh well. Enough venting. Gotta get back to the drawing board.
Thanks for taking the time to read the thread.
Take care
Scott
Right now I got a couple of things (aka - opportunities for the "glass is half full" crowd) that are really pissin' me off, though:
- Hanging of the "Sound Cloud" (which really isn't so bad - I just need some assistance - and I HATE asking for any help)
- Reducing the noise coming in through the window
Here's the story on the window dealio:
I started off with a window a/c unit because it is what we have laying around for hurricane's and power outages, etc.
So we (my Wife and I) figured "why spend any more money than we have to?"
But once things started taking shape, I noticed I could hear the crickets outside (we have a small "Bayou" right behind our house) as if the window was wide open. That ain't gonna cut it, right?
So then I thought I would try the Sharp portable A/C that claims to be whisper quite. It was actually very quite ... but it didn't cool the room any more than a fart would.
So the Sharp portable unit went back to the store.
Back to square one.
Replace the window unit. Seal it so I can't see light, and so little critters can't climb through my window and eat me up at night.
BUT I CAN STILL HEAR CRICKETS!!!!
So - being the true redneck I am - decided to use some 3/4" thick plywood that was taking up space in our shed.
My wife cut it so that it fits in the window, around the A/C unit.
We wrapped it some of this:
No - I'm not naive: I didn't HONESTLY think it would "sound proof" my window - but I was at least hoping for some reduction in noise, etc.
Nope.
Still hearing bugs (outside) formulating a plan on sucking out my blood.
Fuggin bugs bug me, Man.
Sand bags make me crazy. Bugs bug me.
Fuggin bugs.
Anyhoo ... so what next?!
Well - when one piece of wood doesn't reduce the noise, just get the Wife to cut an additional piece ... but this time, place some R-13 in between the first and second piece of 3/4" plywood.
Now - keep in mind the wood is going around the A/C unit.
I asked my oldest son to geaux outside and talk to me while I was in the room.
Could hear him as if the window were once again - wide open.
So now I'm left wondering if it is gonna be best to completely build an outside wall over the window's exterior.
What a pain in the butt.
So that's where I am at the moment.
No biggie. Should be able to overcome this pretty soon.
I have to. I made a commitment to the higher-ups with Groove3 to resume creating videos.
I don't break my word.
Oh well. Enough venting. Gotta get back to the drawing board.
Thanks for taking the time to read the thread.
Take care
Scott
