KEC Week 32

It seems we have had a bit of a reprieve from that cold spell and snow and temperatures have warmed up for a couple of weeks.  Lets hope this stays around a few more weeks.

In the picture above you can see that we have been VERY busy since the last status update.  The SIPS roof panels are now complete.  The roof is also covered with felt paper and ice and water barrier on the eaves, hips, valleys, and ridges to protect against moisture.  The roofer is preparing to start installing the standing seam metal roof on the West wing and work in a clockwise direction.  In the foreground is our onsite recycle sorting area where construction debris is separated into woods, metals, masonry, and general debris.  All mixed containers are then sorted offsite at a recycling facility.  On the right you can see white tarps hanging down.  These are temporary protection to keep rain off of the masons working below.  They are installing the stone veneer.  Its hard to tell from this photo but the Marvin aluminum clad windows have also been installed along this elevation.

Masonry veneer in progress

Masonry veneer in progress

Ductwork has started to arrive onsite and all open ends are to be protected to prevent dirt or mold or other contaminants from getting in the air stream.  This is part of the Indoor Air Quality requirements associated with LEED construction.

Progress shot of mechanical room showing spray insulation at the exterior wall, batt insulation in the joist space, and sheetrock ceilings.

Another shot of basement mechanical space ceilings

More protected ductwork

Mechanical equipment in the attic mechanical rooms has been set.  Resinous flooring has already been installed and protected.

The grease trap for the kitchen has been installed and backfilled.

Marvin windows are being installed.

Mason is installing metal flashings and stripping them in with detail membrane and then laying the building paper over the flashing to properly shed water down the cavity wall.  To the right is mortar net which prevents mortar from the backside of the stonework from creating a damn and trapping water in the cavity.

West elevation

South elevation where the greenhouse will be installed later in the winter months.

Interior classroom space

Interior corridor with protection material on the polished slabs

Interior classroom

Stained cedar fascia.  We are staining the materials on the ground prior to installation and will touch up after install.

Wood sleepers at wood flooring in faculty apartments

Mechanical equipment and resinous floors in attic mechanical space

Shot of the commons room fireplace from the mechanical attic before walls are closed up

Second floor dorm wing prior to ceilng framing

Temporary bracing of exterior walls in dorm wing prior to ceiling framing

Classroom wing from the second floor dorm wing.