<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1" = http-equiv=Content-Type> <META content="MSHTML 5.00.3105.105" name=GENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> </HEAD> <BODY bgColor=#ffffff> <DIV><FONT face=Bodoni>     I'm Sheffey Gregory, = now technician for a university concert grand.  I don't feel that = really makes me a C.A.U.T. candidate, but I believe ya'll have the information that = would help me out.  The professor in charge of the piano hopes to have a off-stage storage shed built for the<BR>grand.  I have some ideas, = but would really appreciate input from those who have done = this  before. <BR>     Here's what I know: <BR>the piano is moved = by students, normally under supervision.<BR>The shed will be constructed by = the university maintenance staff.<BR>The piano is a Steinway D<BR>     Here's what I've suggested:<BR>construct = the shed with at least 3/4" plywood, with a sloped roof -- to discourage the = theatre staff from using it for furniture storage.<BR>Put foam insulation board = on the inside to 1) protect the piano 2) retain heat.<BR>Have carpeted bumpers = on the edge of the doorway. <BR>     I am planning on put a = complete Dampp-Chaser system in, and am considering setting up the = wiring so there is an AC outlet right at the door of the shed and a short = extension cord from the piano.  I'm a little concerned about people forgetting to = plug & unplug it  & about getting the buckets refilled in a = timely manner.(there is a paid stage manager on staff who might get that duty.) = <BR>     What have I forgotten?  Which part is = just not realistic? What do you suggest? <BR>Thanks in advance for all your = comments & suggestions.<BR>Sheffey Gregory<BR>Associate<BR>Chapter 301</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>