Drywall installation continues. Taping will start soon.Thanks to Rick High for these great photos.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Dry wall installation continues
Drywall installation continues. Taping will start soon.Thanks to Rick High for these great photos.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Week of December 14 - insulation and sheetrock
Tuesday, December 15
The insulation has been completed and inspected and sheet rock crews began
closing in the walls.
The insulation has been completed and inspected and sheet rock crews began
closing in the walls.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
December 7 progress report
As of Monday, December 7, 2009
Plumbing, electrical, and heating and ventilating sub-contractors are all at work inside the building in the final push to prepare for insulation and the closing in of the interior walls.
The plumbing and electrical inspectors have both signed off on the rough in, and the structural engineer has approved the structure. We expect the building inspector to sign off on the framing this week.
The insulation material is cellulose. In order to hold it in place during installation netting is attached to the studs, then insulation is filled in between the studs. In the walls, the cellulose will be wet when it is installed, which allows for greater density and better insulation values. In the attic space it will be installed dry.
Installation of insulation will take most of this week, then drywall can begin. Insulation values in the building will far exceed what is required by the energy code.
As part of the LEED process, we have employed a Commissioning Agent, to make sure all mechanical and lighting systems are installed and operating as designed. He will insure that church representatives are properly trained in the operation of the buildings systems. He will check again, one year after completion to make sure all is still working as designed. He began his inspections this week and will be with us now on a regular basis until turnover from the contractor to the church.
Work continues on the siding and the light shelves on the exterior of the building.
On the site, the paving at the street has been restored and concrete bases have been poured to support the light fixtures at the parking lot and along the driveway. Final grading is taking place in the rear. Loam is being installed around the building along with a stone-filled strip along the drip edge of the building. Work will continue this week to bring the parking area to final grade.
A fence has been installed between our parking area and the backyard of 5 Elm to provide a bit more visual privacy to both parties. It’s a cedar fence that with weather to a silver gray over time and we will landscape in front of it as money allows. Good fences make good neighbors!
Verizon will be here this week to re-locate some utility poles are replace obsolete and broken ones.
Plumbing, electrical, and heating and ventilating sub-contractors are all at work inside the building in the final push to prepare for insulation and the closing in of the interior walls.
The plumbing and electrical inspectors have both signed off on the rough in, and the structural engineer has approved the structure. We expect the building inspector to sign off on the framing this week.
The insulation material is cellulose. In order to hold it in place during installation netting is attached to the studs, then insulation is filled in between the studs. In the walls, the cellulose will be wet when it is installed, which allows for greater density and better insulation values. In the attic space it will be installed dry.
Installation of insulation will take most of this week, then drywall can begin. Insulation values in the building will far exceed what is required by the energy code.
As part of the LEED process, we have employed a Commissioning Agent, to make sure all mechanical and lighting systems are installed and operating as designed. He will insure that church representatives are properly trained in the operation of the buildings systems. He will check again, one year after completion to make sure all is still working as designed. He began his inspections this week and will be with us now on a regular basis until turnover from the contractor to the church.
Work continues on the siding and the light shelves on the exterior of the building.
On the site, the paving at the street has been restored and concrete bases have been poured to support the light fixtures at the parking lot and along the driveway. Final grading is taking place in the rear. Loam is being installed around the building along with a stone-filled strip along the drip edge of the building. Work will continue this week to bring the parking area to final grade.
A fence has been installed between our parking area and the backyard of 5 Elm to provide a bit more visual privacy to both parties. It’s a cedar fence that with weather to a silver gray over time and we will landscape in front of it as money allows. Good fences make good neighbors!
Verizon will be here this week to re-locate some utility poles are replace obsolete and broken ones.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Update for November 12: work on the building
Thursday, November 12.
The floor is finished and a protective covering applied throughout. The drywall barrier separating the plenum space from the attic is up and sealed in the lobby and classroom wing. Interior framing is underway and should be completed by the end of the week.
After the framing is in place, the carpenters can return to complete the exterior.
The plumbing, electrical and the heating and ventilating sub contractors are on site and proceeding with rough in.
Your building committee is working with the architects to make final decisions on finishes and colors.
The floor is finished and a protective covering applied throughout. The drywall barrier separating the plenum space from the attic is up and sealed in the lobby and classroom wing. Interior framing is underway and should be completed by the end of the week.
After the framing is in place, the carpenters can return to complete the exterior.
The plumbing, electrical and the heating and ventilating sub contractors are on site and proceeding with rough in.
Your building committee is working with the architects to make final decisions on finishes and colors.
Update on work outside the building
Thursday, November 12.
It has been an active week on the job site.
The septic system is now approved and final grading is underway. Loam and seed will be finished within a few days. The water line is tied in at Elm Street and runs back to the building. A sewer line is also under the driveway, awaiting the Town Center septic system. Conduit is also in place under the drive to provide power to the bollards that will provide a modest amount of light along the drive. The driveway is to sub-grade and compacted. Pads have been poured for the dumpster and the re-located shed. The remaining sidewalks should be poured next week.
It has been an active week on the job site.
The septic system is now approved and final grading is underway. Loam and seed will be finished within a few days. The water line is tied in at Elm Street and runs back to the building. A sewer line is also under the driveway, awaiting the Town Center septic system. Conduit is also in place under the drive to provide power to the bollards that will provide a modest amount of light along the drive. The driveway is to sub-grade and compacted. Pads have been poured for the dumpster and the re-located shed. The remaining sidewalks should be poured next week.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Update for November 5
Thanks to Rick High for this update as of Thursday Nov. 5:
Work is progressing on many fronts.
The site contractor has tied into the water line in Elm Street and is
working his way back toward the new building. He has encountered what
appears to be 30 feet or so of ledge, which will be drilled and fractured so
it can be removed.
The septic system is now competed and awaiting final sign-offs from the
inspectors.
All windows are now installed in the building and by tomorrow all roofing
will be complete. Exterior trim work is proceeding with soffits being
installed. The "fins" and light shelves are following. Siding is scheduled
to start next week.
Inside the flooring contractor is completing the work of grinding and
finishing the concrete into the final floor. This will then be covered with
a protective layer to avoid any damage while work proceeds inside. Interior
framing will begin next week.
The electricians have brought temporary electric power to the building.
Electrical work, plumbing and the heating and ventilation system will follow
the interior partitioning.
Work is progressing on many fronts.
The site contractor has tied into the water line in Elm Street and is
working his way back toward the new building. He has encountered what
appears to be 30 feet or so of ledge, which will be drilled and fractured so
it can be removed.
The septic system is now competed and awaiting final sign-offs from the
inspectors.
All windows are now installed in the building and by tomorrow all roofing
will be complete. Exterior trim work is proceeding with soffits being
installed. The "fins" and light shelves are following. Siding is scheduled
to start next week.
Inside the flooring contractor is completing the work of grinding and
finishing the concrete into the final floor. This will then be covered with
a protective layer to avoid any damage while work proceeds inside. Interior
framing will begin next week.
The electricians have brought temporary electric power to the building.
Electrical work, plumbing and the heating and ventilation system will follow
the interior partitioning.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Construction photos from Lisa Aciukewicz
Here's a link to photos that Lisa took on Tuesday, October 20 while the beam on the new
Fellowship Building was being placed.
http://a2z.smugmug.com/Other/Fellowship-Building-Beam/10041179_zXFP6
The first photo in the album is going to run on the cover of the Press this
week.
Fellowship Building was being placed.
http://a2z.smugmug.com/Other/Fellowship-Building-Beam/10041179_zXFP6
The first photo in the album is going to run on the cover of the Press this
week.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
