The Man-Cave

Hi Smogsy,

I'll be starting a similar project in the spring and have read your thread with great interest.

Few questions if I may.

What size is your build?
Do you heat it all year round?
Any issues since that you could have avoided by doing it differently?

I'm mainly concerned with keeping the inside free from damp and condensation. I won't be having air on but it will be fully insulated with kingspan panels. I'll have my HiFi and PC in there so just want to keep them in tip top condition..

Appreciate your advice.
 
Heat, i sometimes get condensation on the inside in the mornings. but 10 mins of a/C and its gone. not had any issues with dampness.

I only heat the cabin, on work days in the evening from 17:00-17:30. longer if its colder outside.

what i would do differently, not much maybe room layout but building wise. maybe under floor heating. or possibly double walls. not needed but would be nice. though its lot more expensive.
 
smogsy said:
no toilet shower sink :O no.... its a must trust me. if i had to run 200 foot in the snow to go mid film well....
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The logistics of getting the facilities there are too complicated so I decided to make it an office/cinema room only, plus we have an 'outside' loo which is only 20 feet away.

Ideally it would be great to have it all internal but we're limited for garden space so it's a compromise.
 
just been doing a small project ready for the bigger this summer.
my ears are very sensitive to any noise i can hear high pitched noises not many people my age can. Even hear things my small nephews cant hear.


Project PC Further away. (Remote PC)
So my PC is:
11db idle
with stock 980 around 40DB load (would be 12DB without)
(tested with a Calibrated device)

so i wanted my PC further away.
So i bought the following:
2x 5M DP to DP cables (£15 pound each) i wanted to ensure 4K 60hz would work!
2x 5M USB 3.0 5Gbps Cable
1x ORICO 10-Port USB 3.0 Hub UK with 12V 4A Power Adapter
1x X-Rite i1Display Pro Calibrator for Monitors, Laptops, Projectors
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The USB spilt into two!
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The ColorMunki is to calibrate my ROG swift 4K & 1440P. Its very good and floors the spyderpro products with ease.

PC is in the bottom of the book case you can see the corner of it
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Rest of the bed area
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i also removed my Sky HD box for a new project very soon.


Next Project:
Server Area/Media Center
OLED TV upgrade
 
Looking at this and the prices makes me think it would be quicker and cheaper than having a bricks and mortar build.
Probably looking at the same size (depends on the house we buy and its garden but most are double garage width) so a few questions now you've had it a while....

What are the running costs like?
How are the temperatures throughout the year?
How did you get the bathroom put in (I can't see the option on their website)?
I'm not a huge fan of the sauna look, but saw no option to change that. Plaster is obviously not an option though so are you stuck with the the wood?
 
Bickaxe said:
Looking at this and the prices makes me think it would be quicker and cheaper than having a bricks and mortar build.
Probably looking at the same size (depends on the house we buy and its garden but most are double garage width) so a few questions now you've had it a while....

What are the running costs like?
How are the temperatures throughout the year?
How did you get the bathroom put in (I can't see the option on their website)?
I'm not a huge fan of the sauna look, but saw no option to change that. Plaster is obviously not an option though so are you stuck with the the wood?
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1. Not to bad A/C could say is the most expensive but its turn itself off once it reaches temperature. only had 1 month where it was expensive (in the summer) to much A/C cold :D

2. So when A/C is on constant 20-22c, otherwise it can be very cold if i stay in overnight in the mornings. temperature is colder than outside recently. so 2-3c. & had condensation on the inside on very cold mornings/nights.

3. Most of the work i organised else where, eg plumbers/electricians etc. they only built it. i got everything else done.

4. Plaster no, Plasterboad+plaster possibly seen it done however, wood expands so plasterboard could warp/break at any point. The back 2 beams you see in the picture (vertical) can be adjusted at the rear to allow for extreme expansion but it can vary

5. for above http://www.carrgardenbuildings.co.uk/our-range/superlog-cabins/44mm-70mm-log-cabins.htm they shipp them pretty far & wide
 
I should have asked this last time, but what are the noise levels like from outside?

It would be used over a weekend with 6 people talking and having a laugh (all adults so no unruly yoofs) but I don't want to annoy the new neighbours (unless they annoy me first).

I'd probably go with the fully upgraded options as their costs are really good when I've compared it to others (I'd go see one but I live on the south coast and don't have the time right now)
 
Bickaxe said:
I should have asked this last time, but what are the noise levels like from outside?

It would be used over a weekend with 6 people talking and having a laugh (all adults so no unruly yoofs) but I don't want to annoy the new neighbours (unless they annoy me first).

I'd probably go with the fully upgraded options as their costs are really good when I've compared it to others (I'd go see one but I live on the south coast and don't have the time right now)
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depends on wood thickness but

my Cambridge Azur 651A at 50% with 2 speakers+ amp (tannoy DC6T SE + tannoy amp). 2 steps outside with door shut, cannot hear anything.

reason their cheaper is their the actual manufacturer. i visited their HQ & saw them being made :D
 
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