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Riser
Construction photos of the second row seating riser for my home theater. Approximately 10' wide, 5' deep, and 20" high.
Date: 2007.07.29
Size: 32 items
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Bottom Platform Interior
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An interior view of the bottom platform.
Date: 2004.12.07
Views: 2642
An interior view of the bottom platform. The frame is complete and part of the plywood has been attached. The frame is constructed of 2x6's and the plywood is 1/2". All wood is screwed together for easier deconstruction later. 2004.12.07
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Bottom Platform Roofing Felt
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The bottom platform with some of the roofing felt attached.
Date: 2004.12.07
Views: 4725
The bottom platform with some of the roofing felt attached. This side will face the floor. 2004.12.07
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Bottom Platform (Empty)
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The bottom platform in position on the floor.
Date: 2004.12.07
Views: 1723
The bottom platform in position on the floor. The hardwood floor is protected from the riser by roofing felt. The interior spaces will be filled with sand to absorb sound. 2004.12.07
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Bottom Platform Complete
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The bottom platform is complete and ready for the top platform.
Date: 2004.12.07
Views: 2290
The bottom platform is complete and ready for the top platform. The platform is covered with 1/2" plywood and roofing felt is being laid down. The roofing felt will be screwed on. About 420 pounds of sand was placed inside. 2004.12.07
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Top Platform (Bottom)
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A view of the top platform's bottom, ready for placement.
Date: 2004.12.08
Views: 3827
A view of the top platform's bottom, ready for placement. The bottom platform has been covered with roofing felt and the initial frame of the top platform will be lowered onto it. 2004.12.08
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Top Platform (Basic Frame)
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A view of the top platform's initial frame.
Date: 2004.12.08
Views: 2243
A view of the top platform's initial frame. The outer frame of 2x6's is complete, with two support studs. The 1/2" plywood of the base is attached to the outer frame and studs. 2004.12.08
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Top Platform (Frame Complete)
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The top platform interior with all support studs in place.
Date: 2004.12.08
Views: 3003
The top platform interior with all support studs in place. The frame only contained a few support studs when it was moved into place over the bottom platform, so it would be easier to move. The additional studs were added after it was in place. The studs are approximately 16" apart, except for the one at the end which is set to support the edge of two plywood pieces where they come together. 2004.12.08
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Top Platform (Frame Complete)
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A lengthwise view of the top platform interior.
Date: 2004.12.08
Views: 5944
A lengthwise view of the top platform interior. All support studs have been added approximately 16" apart, except for the one at the end which is set to support the edge of two plywood pieces where they come together. The top platform cover will be screwed on after the interior has been filled with sand. 2004.12.08
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Top Platform Sand (Right Half)
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The right half of the top platform filled with sand.
Date: 2004.12.08
Views: 2689
The right half of the top platform filled with sand. The top platform has been filled with 420 pounds of general purpose sand. The sand will add mass to the platform to reduce the risk of movement, and also absorb sound energy so there is no echo inside due to people walking or the audio. 2004.12.08
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Top Platform Sand (Left Half)
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The left half of the top platform filled with sand.
Date: 2004.12.08
Views: 2933
The left half of the top platform filled with sand. The top platform has been filled with 420 pounds of general purpose sand. The sand will add mass to the platform to reduce the risk of movement, and also absorb sound energy so there is no echo inside due to people walking or the audio. 2004.12.08
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Platforms Complete
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The completed platform in place.
Date: 2004.12.08
Views: 3034
The completed platform in place. The top platform has had its top plywood screwed on and the 1/2" rounded lip attached. It is ready for carpeting. 2004.12.08
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Top Platform Lip (Close-up)
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A close-up of the 1/2" rounded lip.
Date: 2004.12.08
Views: 1750
A close-up of the 1/2" rounded lip. The top platform has a 1/2" rounded lip running along the entire frame. This will blunt any feet or legs that bump into it, and overhang the rope lighting. 2004.12.08
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Top Platform Lip (Wide View)
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A wide view of the 1/2" rounded lip.
Date: 2004.12.08
Views: 2151
A wide view of the 1/2" rounded lip. The top platform has a 1/2" rounded lip running along the entire frame. This will blunt any feet or legs that bump into it, and overhang the rope lighting. 2004.12.08
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Carpet Padding
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The carpet padding is attached, carpet is ready to go on.
Date: 2004.12.08
Views: 3501
The carpet padding is attached, carpet is ready to go on. The padding was stapled onto the platform, and the carpet is what was in the dining room before we put down hardwood flooring. 2004.12.08
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Carpeting Complete
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The platform after it has been fully carpeted.
Date: 2004.12.08
Views: 3167
The platform after it has been fully carpeted. Long staples were used to attach the carpet at the base of the platform and beneath the rounded lip. 2004.12.08
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Carpeted Riser
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A perspective view of the fully carpeted riser.
Date: 2004.12.08
Views: 1633
A perspective view of the fully carpeted riser. Long staples were used to attach the carpet at the base of the platform and beneath the rounded lip. 2004.12.08
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Step Frame (Interior)
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Interior view of one of the steps.
Date: 2004.12.08
Views: 2743
Interior view of one of the steps. Each step is half the height of the riser and constructed in the same manner. The cavity will be filled with sand. 2004.12.08
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Step Bottom
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The bottom of one of the steps.
Date: 2004.12.08
Views: 2950
The bottom of one of the steps. The bottoms are covered in roofing felt, just as with the riser platforms, to protect the hardwood floor. 2004.12.08
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Steps with Sand
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Both steps filled with general-purpose sand.
Date: 2004.12.08
Views: 2427
Both steps filled with general-purpose sand. Each step has about 30 pounds of sand in it. This will help keep the steps from moving around when touched, or from resonating to the audio. 2004.12.08
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Step Frame (Exterior)
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An exterior shot of the step with its top screwed on.
Date: 2004.12.08
Views: 2865
An exterior shot of the step with its top screwed on. 2004.12.08
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Step Frame Complete
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The compelted step frame.
Date: 2004.12.09
Views: 2101
The compelted step frame. The 1/2" plywood has been screwed to the top, and the 1/2" semi-circle lip has been nailed to protect shins and feet. 2004.12.09
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Step Lip (Right View)
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A close-up view of the step's rounded lip.
Date: 2004.12.09
Views: 2806
A close-up view of the step's rounded lip. The lip is a 1/2" semi-circle rod nailed to the plywood edge. 2004.12.09
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Step Lip (Left View)
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A close-up view of the step's rounded lip.
Date: 2004.12.09
Views: 2541
A close-up view of the step's rounded lip. The lip is a 1/2" semi-circle rod nailed to the plywood edge. 2004.12.09
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Step with Carpet Padding
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The step covered in carpet padding.
Date: 2004.12.09
Views: 2594
The step covered in carpet padding. As with the platforms, the padding is stapled to the plywood. 2004.12.09
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Step with Carpet Padding
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Another
Date: 2004.12.09
Views: 5427
Another 2004.12.09
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Carpeted Step
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The completed step with carpeting stapled on.
Date: 2004.12.09
Views: 3323
The completed step with carpeting stapled on. The staples are at the base and just under the lip, as with the platforms. 2004.12.09
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Carpeted Step (Rear View)
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A rear view of the carpeted step.
Date: 2004.12.09
Views: 2609
A rear view of the carpeted step. The rear of the step does not need to look good since it will be pushed up against the riser platforms. 2004.12.09
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Carpeted Riser with Steps (Right Perspective)
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The completed carpeted riser with steps attached.
Date: 2004.12.09
Views: 2260
The completed carpeted riser with steps attached. The steps are just pushed up against the riser sides. 2004.12.09
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Carpeted Riser with Steps (Kitchen Perspective)
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The completed riser as seen from the kitchen.
Date: 2004.12.09
Views: 1987
The completed riser as seen from the kitchen. 2004.12.09
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Carpeted Riser with Steps (Entranceway Perspective)
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The completed riser as seen from the entranceway.
Date: 2004.12.09
Views: 2928
The completed riser as seen from the entranceway. 2004.12.09
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Carpeted Riser with Steps (Garage Perspective)
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The completed riser as seen from the garage.
Date: 2004.12.09
Views: 2642
The completed riser as seen from the garage. 2004.12.09
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Rope Lighting (Wide View)
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The completed riser with rope lighting attached.
Date: 2004.12.23
Views: 1732
The completed riser with rope lighting attached. The rope lighting was purchased from Home Depot in a 24' length (not Christmas rope lighting) and attached with clips and #4 x 3/4" screws. It is routed under the front row carpet with a wire protector strip, and plugged into a portable dimmer set at half value. 2004.12.23
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