Sunday, July 22, 2012

OAC Meeting 6: Drywall complete

Looking North; existing openings are being protected with 1 hour rated walls between existing building and new addition.  Underpinning is approximately 60% complete.
Looking north along Grady Ave; plate is covering future water connection.  The yellow line to the right indicates the gas line, the blue line closer to the middle of the street is the water main.  Unfortunately they are both at roughly the same elevation.
Former location of underground storage tank; legally removed and disposed of
Wallboard instllation is mostly complete and walls have been primed; floor repairs are in progress 
Paint mockup of trim and wall color for ground floor
Chapter room with drywall complete / paint mockup
Kitchen with drywall complete / painting mockup
Grand foyer with new partial height wall around stair
Bedroom 1 with new closet
Bedroom 5 with former window opening closed in; painting has been protected
Bedroom 3 with new closet configuration
Basement; excavation complete to new stair at party room
Crawlspace fully excavated; future toilet rooms for party room


Monday, July 9, 2012

OAC Meeting 5: Underpinning / Drywall Progress

Exterior from east corner
Underpinning is proceeding smoothly; the second sequence of panels should be poured by the end of the day.
Excavation of new entertainment space is approximately 80% complete
Drywall is being hung and taped; the new kneewall at the stair is partially installed
Living room
Chapter room
Kitchen
Upper Hall
South bathroom: Three new showers in place
North Bathroom: Two new showers in place
Attic: New supply ductwork for second floor bedrooms
Existing basement / future mechanical room; new electrical panels in place
New stair / passageway from existing basement to entertainment room; note the 5 gallon buckets
Excavation progress of new toilet room under living room.  All interior excavation is being done by hand.