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Trying to get by 'on the cheap' (I mean inexpensively)


Attached is a sketch of my basement. I am wondering if a curtain on the right side (as shown) to separate the HVAC & WH would be a reasonable alternative to building an actual wall. Budget and time constraints would prevent me from putting up studs and drywall at this time, so I am checking my options. I have already gotten a quote from Mike-ASI for a roll of Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) 5' by 30' and some panels for the block walls(Thanks Mike).


I was thinking of placing a commando cloth or duck cloth in front of the MLV for aesthetics and light control (I have a projector) and Mike suggested placing a few panels on the curtain. I realize that it would not be ideal but I am looking for low cost solutions.


If anyone has other suggestions, I would love to read them.


Thanks,

-Angry

 

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> wondering if a curtain on the right side (as shown) to separate the HVAC & WH would be a reasonable alternative to building an actual wall. a roll of Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) 5' by 30'
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Thanks, Ethan. Good point about the HVAC noise. I figured that would probably be best thing to do - I was just hoping for something simpler (less effort - darn laziness!).


On another note, if I put the wall where the curtain is on the sketch, would the room be too small - roughly 8' by 13' (ceiling at about 7.5')? I will probably only have a love seat against the back wall and a couple of beanbags in front for the kids. Or would it be better to turn the wall to the right near the stairs and have a somewhat of an L shaped room. I figured the rectangle would be better acoustically.


Thanks again for the response.


-Angry
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