At this morning’s construction meeting, the Contractor reported that there are about 2 weeks of work remaining until job completion. So the Library should be wrapped up and ready right after Christmas!
The builders have made tremendous progress during the last two weeks, with the second floor almost complete and the first floor rapidly moving along. Tile work, cabinetry, and finish coats of paint can be seen upstairs. Plumbing fixtures are being installed today! On the first floor, finish work is rapidly following. Carpet is due on December 22nd, so we know that the job must be concluding!
The photos being posted also show that the plywood wall that was in the temporary children’s room has been removed in order to connect the old and new buildings. This “Transition Room” will be given a cosmetic overhaul, but must await further fund raising for its complete renovation.
After the building is turned over, we will be installing the beautiful new furnishings we are having fabricated and have ordered. Then comes the big move! Let me know if you would like to be involved with shelving about 30,000 items! Teens and up, only, please, as this is heavy and demanding work!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Paving and Electrical Progress
The new Library is now on its own, underground, brand new electrical system! This step will allow the elevator to get powered up and is a further step toward completion of the project!
The first course of paving, "binder coat," was applied yesterday, with the second coat due Tuesday, November 25th. This will probably make access to the Library difficult. We will post any possible closing on our website.
Also, there may be a phone outage for 24 hours at some point as new service is brought into the new building, and then snaked back into the exisiting facility.
Inside, floors are being tiled, doors are being hung, decorative mouldings are being applied around windows and doors, and rooms are receiving finish coats of painting. It looks great and I am getting anxious to move in!
The first course of paving, "binder coat," was applied yesterday, with the second coat due Tuesday, November 25th. This will probably make access to the Library difficult. We will post any possible closing on our website.
Also, there may be a phone outage for 24 hours at some point as new service is brought into the new building, and then snaked back into the exisiting facility.
Inside, floors are being tiled, doors are being hung, decorative mouldings are being applied around windows and doors, and rooms are receiving finish coats of painting. It looks great and I am getting anxious to move in!
Friday, October 31, 2008
More Progress to Report!
Progress on the Library addition will mean some closings in early November.
In order for the new electrical service to get up and running, the old supply will be shut down for one day during the first week of November (date TBD). Also, for the paving of the parking lots to be completed, the Library will need to close for two days during the week on November 10th. We are doing our best to coordinate this with the November 11th closing for Veteran’s Day, but the final determination will depend on progress on the job, contractors’ schedules, and weather.
The stair cases are now in, ceiling grids and light fixtures are being installed, window trim is being painted, and the boiler is ready to be fired up. The exterior stucco finish has been completed and outside light poles will be set up within the next two weeks.
In order for the new electrical service to get up and running, the old supply will be shut down for one day during the first week of November (date TBD). Also, for the paving of the parking lots to be completed, the Library will need to close for two days during the week on November 10th. We are doing our best to coordinate this with the November 11th closing for Veteran’s Day, but the final determination will depend on progress on the job, contractors’ schedules, and weather.
The stair cases are now in, ceiling grids and light fixtures are being installed, window trim is being painted, and the boiler is ready to be fired up. The exterior stucco finish has been completed and outside light poles will be set up within the next two weeks.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Building Moving Ahead
No doubt you have noticed the progress on the Library as you visit, walk in Law Park, or pass on Pleasantville Road or Routes 9A/100. As we approach the final months, a great deal of work is being done each week. Pictures and a slide show of progress are at http://www.briarcliffmanorlibrary.org/photos.html
On the exterior, trim is painted and the final coat of stucco (“EIFS”) will be applied as soon as the weather is dry. The construction trailer is about to leave the lot so that the entry way can be widened to better accommodate two-way traffic. The parking lots will be paved and lamp posts erected by early November.
The boiler is being installed with the intent of being operational as soon as the weather calls for it. The basement electrical and mechanical rooms have been built.
Inside the Library proper, all of the walls are completed and are receiving a coat of primer paint. All of the doors and cabinetry are now on site, to be installed in early November. Ceiling and lighting installation are due within two weeks, along with finish carpentry around interior windows and doors. Painting and carpeting, as well as completion of the bathrooms will wrap up the project.
We will have to close for one day when the electrical service is moved from our old system to our new source, and parking will be an issue with completion of the lots.
A larger disruption of service will be the closing of the Children's Room after Thanksgiving. We do not have a firm date, but in order to complete work on the “transition space” from the old building to the new, we will be packing up the kids room and vacating the space so that the contractor can remove the temporary wall, complete some demolition and carpentry, paint, and carpet the room.
On the exterior, trim is painted and the final coat of stucco (“EIFS”) will be applied as soon as the weather is dry. The construction trailer is about to leave the lot so that the entry way can be widened to better accommodate two-way traffic. The parking lots will be paved and lamp posts erected by early November.
The boiler is being installed with the intent of being operational as soon as the weather calls for it. The basement electrical and mechanical rooms have been built.
Inside the Library proper, all of the walls are completed and are receiving a coat of primer paint. All of the doors and cabinetry are now on site, to be installed in early November. Ceiling and lighting installation are due within two weeks, along with finish carpentry around interior windows and doors. Painting and carpeting, as well as completion of the bathrooms will wrap up the project.
We will have to close for one day when the electrical service is moved from our old system to our new source, and parking will be an issue with completion of the lots.
A larger disruption of service will be the closing of the Children's Room after Thanksgiving. We do not have a firm date, but in order to complete work on the “transition space” from the old building to the new, we will be packing up the kids room and vacating the space so that the contractor can remove the temporary wall, complete some demolition and carpentry, paint, and carpet the room.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Painting in Progress
As the phont depicts, the outside trim is being painted before the final coat of stucco is applied.
Inside the building, the fire suppression system is completed and rough plumbing and electrical are done so that the sheet rock is going in on both floors. Looking at the interior walls, we have a much better sense of how the building is going to look and feel. (And… we still LOVE it!)
All of the parts for the elevator have been delivered and the exterior doors are due soon.
The concrete walk way is partly completed and will be a nice framework for the circular drive when it is done.
Completion is scheduled for the end of the year; furnishing to follow and we will move in just as quickly as we can!
Inside the building, the fire suppression system is completed and rough plumbing and electrical are done so that the sheet rock is going in on both floors. Looking at the interior walls, we have a much better sense of how the building is going to look and feel. (And… we still LOVE it!)
All of the parts for the elevator have been delivered and the exterior doors are due soon.
The concrete walk way is partly completed and will be a nice framework for the circular drive when it is done.
Completion is scheduled for the end of the year; furnishing to follow and we will move in just as quickly as we can!
Friday, September 26, 2008
One Day Closing Monday 9/29
The Library will be closed on Monday, September 29th, for one day only. Concrete will be poured adjacent to the entrance. In case of rain, the Library will close on Tuesday, 9/30 and be open on Monday.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Decorative Exterior Woodwork
The most recent pictures of the building show the 9A side, where the decorative wood trim is being applied. It looks great! http://www.briarcliffmanorlibrary.org/photos.html Sorry I can't give you a better photo of the stonework on the front facade. It is covered to prevent any damage, but is also very fitting with the style and feeling of the original building. I think we can all be very proud of this project!
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