Getting ready

Warren reports that lots of things were going on at the site on Monday, most of them to get ready to do something else.

The framing team was finishing installation of the rafters over the office area, including bracing and fascia boards. The barge rafter, which is the rafter that runs from the north wall up to the main beam on the outside of the west wall, is nearly the last thing needed before the plywood roof sheathing can go on over the offices. This rafter will help form and support the eave in the front of the offices. As soon as that is done, the framing crew will put plywood all the way up the office walls, too.

Meanwhile, Warren has been helping the city inspector complete and sign off on his examination of the roof in the classroom building. The HVAC contractor laid out the locations of the heating vents in all the buildings and will begin designing the ductwork, including the cold air return. The electrician is now on contract.

Warren, the structural engineer and the framers also consulted on the best way to finish the framing of the upper clerestory. Plans are to lift the trusses, which will stabilize the walls and support the roof, late Tuesday or early Wedensday.

There are two metal poles that support the beams that support the clerestory walls. One is installed and one isn't yet. After the second one is installed, the north wall of the sanctuary building will be ready to come out. Warren started initial demolition of that wall today.

But most of Warren's time over the next few days will be spent putting tar paper and shingles down on the lower roofs as the framing crew gets sheathing on them.