A little on the Commercial side of things.

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Although, I run a tight ship, does not mean not to have occasional problems.

Here are a few pictures of bent plates that were welded to steel tubing members designated to act as brick lintels above window openings.

The mason foreman came to my office and advised me that he could not lay bricks above these windows with the condition of the steel lintels.

Once up on the staging, and saw for my self, I had to agree.

I called the fabricate and he told me to try and heat them to bring them back in an acceptable manner.
I told him he was dreaming and the only way to fix it was to burn them off the steel tubing frame and re-weld a new piece.

After sending one of his people down to try and re-heat to bring back to a tolerable level, it failed and they resorted back to what I said. Burn them off and weld new, and be done with it.

This is what they looked like in comparison to the wood frame I built to maintain the rough opening.

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Marcel
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[Marcel R. Cyr]

Project update.

Masonry has been completed and they are now washing the brick.

Drywall is underway inside with duct work and mechanicals being done.

Attachment 16583 This is a view of the exhaust fan unit for the elevator machine room. Controled by a thermastat to maintain room temperature. Also checking to make sure the fire rating assembly is complete before they close in the ceiling.


Attachment 16584 Masons are washing the brick in the confines of the shelter.

Attachment 16585 The last portion of brick work above a lower roof.
Notice the copper counter flash has been installed and weep holes.

Attachment 16586 Installing mastic cement on top of a fabric flashing termination bar above a window.

Attachment 16587

Installing a termination bar on the flashing above the window.

Next will be progress photos of the interior.

Marcel

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Attachment 16658 Well, the brick is finally done and the staging is coming down.

Attachment 16659 Packing up and cleaning up. Now the roofers will be able to finish their copper flashing at the roof.

Attachment 16660 Curtain wall frames being delivered and will be installed today and tomorrow.

Attachment 16661

Attachment 16662 Well, frames are in but the glass is three weeks away, so we need to temporarily close in so the drywall returns inside can continue.

The glass specified here is a combination of 1" ceramic frit spandrel tempered insulated glass and 1" clear solar ban 60 low E Heat strengthened insulated and 1" clear solar ban 60 low E tempered insulated glass.

The lead time unfortunately is 4-5 weeks.

Marcel

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[Marcel R. Cyr]

Well, after yesterday's storm, today we dig out and try to stay warm with a 20 mile an hour wind and chill of about 3 degrees.

Attachment 16755 Insulating interior ductwork that is going up to an airhandler on the roof.

Attachment 16756 Framing interior slope drywall ceiling.

Attachment 16757 Digging out on the outside, thank god for heated cabs.

Attachment 16758 More ductwork insulateing

Attachment 16759 Faming out for recessed light cans.


Marcel

[Brian A. MacNeish]

Originally Posted by mcyr

Well, after yesterday's storm, today we dig out and try to stay warm with a 20 mile an hour wind and chill of about 3 degrees.

Attachment 16755 Insulating interior ductwork that is going up to an airhandler on the roof.

Attachment 16756 Framing interior slope drywall ceiling.

Attachment 16757 Digging out on the outside, thank god for heated cabs.

Attachment 16758 More ductwork insulateing

Attachment 16759 Faming out for recessed light cans.


Marcel

How did the duct leakage test turn out?

Did you have all ducts closed off when possible to prevent debris from entering?

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Originally Posted by Brian A. MacNeish

How did the duct leakage test turn out?

Did you have all ducts closed off when possible to prevent debris from entering?

Because this is a Leeds project, covering the duct work is an ongoing task.
Pressure tests are done per SMACNA leakage Class 3

I do not have the results.

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[Peter C. Russell]

Hey Marcel, Seems like things are going about the same for you as they are for me.

Started siding the multi-family unit for Alan and it's been a struggle since we started.

I'll post some pictures on the other thread sometime this week, we didn't bother to go there today but will be back at it tomorrow.

Your project is looking good.

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Originally Posted by prussell

Hey Marcel, Seems like things are going about the same for you as they are for me.

Started siding the multi-family unit for Alan and it's been a struggle since we started.

I'll post some pictures on the other thread sometime this week, we didn't bother to go there today but will be back at it tomorrow.

Your project is looking good.

I should be able to start taping next week. I feel your pain Peter, I have some siding left to do also, and I just can't put those guys outside in those temperatures.

I had a June finish on this job, and now my Boss wants me done at the end of February. Give them an inch and they want a foot. ha. ha.

We had 8" of snow here and did not accomplish much today other than clean-up and was missing a couple of Subs.

Until next time, good luck Peter tomorrow.

Marcel

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Well, with all the snow we had lately, not much work has been done outside.

Thank god for temporary heat and that is steam heat supplied by the College or client.

Most of the work has been inside.

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Attachment 16872 A couple of interior pics showing drywall is underway.

Attachment 16873 Taping ceiling and wall at top of back stairwell.

Attachment 16874 Drywall returns at the curtainwall and box in columns.

Attachment 16875 Oh, Oh, what's this, looks like a thumb holding that MC cable. I think he got sprayed in the cavity when we sprayed the polyurethane in the walls. ha. ha. Well, at least his hand will stay warm.

Marcel

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Back at the Bookstore;

The elevator is coming in.

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Attachment 16979 Elevator for the project delivered today in 1000 pieces.

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Attachment 16981 Will try to monitor the progress when the install starts.

Attachment 16982 The elevator is going to run on a hydraulic oil by Chevron Clairity 32 ISO. This is a biodegradable oil that can be used in elevators with sump pits that can then be piped in to the sewer should something happen.

The installation will still consist of having an oil sensor alarm system that will send an audible alarm should something happen so it can be addressed.

This is a two stop elevator and also holeless. The cylinders will be on the sides.

This installation requires slightly larger pit sizes.

Marcel

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Continuation of todays work.

Attachment 16988 This is the connecting corridor between the old and the new, this exisisting concrete wall will be cut with wet diamond saws on friday. I built a temporary shelter that is even painted on the oppossit side that is occuppied.

Attachment 16989 This exterior wall, existing consisted of the brown gypsum exterior sheathing behind brick on this existing wall, this was built 25 years ago when I was using the same product that has now been replaced with dense glass +.

Attachment 16990 This is a section of the curtain wall system showing how it is anchored to the roof steel beam to meet the wind loading of the curtain wall designs. These will be visible through the glass. Not that I like it, but who am I to argue with an Architect? ha. ha.


Attachment 16991 Elevator delivered today and the staging is already up and ready to start assembly tomorrow.

Attachment 16992

Electrician is on the ball and has the disconnect ready in the Elevator Machine room ready for the hook up.

More pictures to follow.

Marcel

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Here a a few more on the elevator.


Attachment 16994 Template has been laid down in the elevator pit to locate the anchorage points for the side rails.

Attachment 16995 Elevator pump controler has been brought in the room.

Attachment 16996 Biodegradeable oil is being used for the hydraulics. Something new for myself in the past few years. This allows for safe disposal should something happen in regards to leaks or mishaps.

Marcel

[Marcel R. Cyr]

A few more pictures for you.

Attachment 17007 Elevator mechanics using a portable drill and adapter to groove a hydraulic pipe for the Machine room. Works pretty good and then they use the gasket and vitriolic clamps, like the sprinkler fitters use.

Attachment 17008 Finally started the exterior clapboard siding, and here, the spacing of the furring on a 30 lb. felt on dense glass, is 12" on center. This was designed as a drainage plane and we are using fire retardant 1" furring to meet the fire codes under the IBC.

The Architect had this originally designed with 3/4" plywood instead of dense glass and 7/8" metal furring. She had no copper flashing at the bottom nor any screening and believe it or not, no building wrap of any kind. When I asked how I was suppose to install clapboard on metal furring, I did not get an answer. ha. ha. I wonder why?

I had to put my foot down on this one and these pictures are a product of the final design.

Attachment 17009 These next two pictures are showing the copper flashing the furring and the screening install.

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Attachment 17011 This is one of the upper top rail guides for the elevator.
Something else here not shown yet is that the top of the exposed beam in the shaft will need a drywall 45 degree splash guard and also one on the bottom of the beam.

The top splash guard is so dust will not accumulate on the beam and become a fire hazard and the one on the bottom is to protect the worker on the car when he is operating from the top of the car and might get caught from the projection in the shaft created by the beam.

These are all part of the Maine Elevator Codes and none of this is covered in detail under the Contract Documents.
Now you see, my job is not always that easy. Every year it is getting worse or I am getting smarter, and I think the first suggestion prevails.

Marcel
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[Roy D. Cooke, Sr]

Great pictures Marcel Brings back many memories sorry to see so much snow in the third last picture .
I think you can add much to that on the First of next week .
We are getting it tomorrow and then off it goes to you .
All the best your, western Buddy Roy
...Cookie

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Well the past few weeks of snow and holidays sure hampers progress, but some work going on and I am glad the holidays are over.


Attachment 17162 Elevator frame for floor support in the pit area being assembled.

Attachment 17163 Stainless steel frames will go in today for the elevator as soon as they get a running platform to adjust the frames.

Attachment 17164 Drywall going up on the second floor slope ceiling. This is definitely a job for young guys.

Attachment 17165 Saw cut an existing concrete wall yesterday and will now hammer it out. This is where we are joining and connecting to the existing building.

Marcel
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