September 19, 2008 Progress Report
Happy Weekend everybody! Please forgive us for some technical difficulties we’re having; we won’t be able to have the photos inserted into this week’s update, but we should have the problem resolved by next week and back to our usual format (we understand there are quite a few of you out there whose attention is much better held when there are pictures involved!). But enjoy the ones we’ve attached in the email, and rest assured – there’s a whole lot more to come!
GT Builders
Installed beam to distribute weight of BBQ roof for The Swan prior to stucco
finishing.
Completed soffit and beam installation on cantilevered area above Swan entryway.
Framing details in parking garages of five-plex – finishing garage door openings, wrapping steel beams, etc – to allow for ArcusStone finishing.
Built box-beams, barrel vault and arched doorway for entryway of Madison.
Finished sleepers in Missouri and Madison in preparation for gyp-crete.
Miscellaneous framing to assist plumbers, HVAC and masonry crews.
Flathead Masonry & Tile
Finished chimney/fireplace stone on Missouri deck; began working on chimney above roof; washed and cleaned lower area.
Continuing to lay stone in Gallatin entry area and on elevator tower.
Setting stone on west and north walls of The Swan.
Beginning to install tile in Boulder and Yellowstone.
Fontecilla Custom Interiors
Finish coat of ArcusStone on east wall of Missouri, west wall of Ruby, and north wall of Gallatin.
Finish stucco on Swan parapet wall of rooftop patio and soffit; also soffit and fascia of BBQ roof to match stair tower.
Working on ArcusStone on fascia, soffit and turrets of Gallatin stair tower and elevator tower.
ArcusStone of Big Horn entry, to look like giant stacked limestone blocks, was in rough-in process at week’s end.
Rainmaster
Continuing to install metal flashing and drip-edge around remaining areas of the five- plex.
Continuing with cedar shake roofing on five-plex, resembling thatched roof.
Roof Works (flat roof contractor working with Rainmaster)
Waterproofing flat top of Gallatin elevator tower and turrets on corners to allow for ArcusStone installation.
Close examination and inspection of rubber membrane on Gallatin’s rooftop patio to patch and make ready for installation of radiant heat tubing, the final step prior to pouring of concrete (which will support finished tile floor).
Natural Designs Landscaping
On site to provide rough-in of water line to The Swan for the water feature prior to Flathead Masonry crew installing their stone on that wall.
Worked with Roof Works to coordinate purchase and installation of membrane for pond on water feature.
Touris Plumbing
Continuing to install gas lines in Gallatin.
Plumbing rough-in of The Gallatin.
More rough-in work of the boiler vaults which will resemble root cellars – digging drains for condensate pumps and getting into vault.
Arctic Heat
Rough-in of Gallatin.
Smith Painting
Applying a whitewash to the wood siding of Ruby to give more of an aged look and to provide better contrast between the siding and the Bear Dance Brown of the timbers and soffit.
Staining the newly installed siding of Missouri’s office porch.
Working in shop on large quantities of the additional window trim (for windows already trimmed in wood) and batten strips for wood siding in different areas of Bear Dance.
Touching up miscellaneous areas that were added or missed previously.
Home Technologies
Taking care of a few loose items in Missouri to complete rough-in.
Beginning rough-in of Madison.
CM Quality Insulation
Spraying urethane foam in attic space and flat roof of Gallatin, prior to rough-in in these areas by various trades, to allow for more complete insulation coverage and less damage to wiring, plumbing, HVAC, etc.
Insulating cantilevered areas over Gallatin and Madison entries to allow for covering and finish products to be installed (either ArcusStone or stucco)
JK Electric
On site for a day to take care of miscellaneous pickup items. Needed exterior lights for Gallatin entry roughed-in, a few changes in Missouri and Madison, and discussion of future plans to coordinate with design plans.
High Ridge Steel
Continuing to work on steel posts as part of railings for upper driveways of five-plex; on site on Friday to double-check dimensions for cutting.
Ron Incoronato & Co
Detailed walk around entire property between Ron and John Mark to plan for winter. Topics included snow plowing plan, organization of masonry materials, finishing of boiler vaults/root cellars, preparing staging areas, and planning for wash plants/cement mixing in cold weather environments.
Meetings with Flathead Masonry, Touris Plumbing, Zavala Excavating and Northwestern Energy to discuss options for disguising/moving gas meter on west wall of five-plex, how it will fit into masonry plan, and how we can locate windows for exercise room.
Revised plan for heated floor on Gallatin rooftop patio – due to weather considerations, height restrictions and in order to find a more cost effective method, we’ll be using Concreations for a poured slab instead of gyp-crete.
Coordinated between Touris Plumbing, GT Builders and Roof Works to ensure snowmelt sensor was properly installed and waterproofed on Gallatin’s rooftop patio.
Detailed discussions with masonry crew on The Swan to establish stone details.
Meeting with Hank Fontecilla to ensure plan is in place for cast concrete railing on Madison deck, particularly regarding how the stone on the columns will tie in and work together with the ArcusStone.
Shuttling of materials between 93 Wood Products and Smith Painting for batten strips/window trim.
Scheduled meeting with consultant who will help design the dedicated theater of Madison; details will be accomplished by Ron Incoronato & Co and Home Technologies.
Walk-through with Jim of Zavala Excavating to discuss the plan for next week’s visit to finish the boiler vaults/root cellars, including stacking rock, waterproofing the tops, extending the electrical conduit, extending the water line from the submersible pump in the bay, fixing an area of the stacked retaining wall, and cleaning up the miscellaneous piles of rock/debris/dirt that have accumulated over the summer.
Camel Committee Meetings with Keith Beck and Carol Nelson.
Interior details for Madison: Wood trim for window walls; all tile on main floor; exterior railing detail; full stone on exterior walls inside foyer; stone veneer and reclaimed planks & beams in lower powder room; details for seating nook in living room; iron privacy rail between column and fireplace on porch to mimic shape of chimney.
Interior details for Missouri: Rich wood paneling to get much detail and built-up depth; added areas of wood paneling; added columns in master bedroom; added columns and either electric fireplace or stained glass in powder room, with full- height paneling in toilet area; detailed portions of office (deleted door). o Interior details for Gallatin: Discussed details for entry; high wainscot where high ceilings; how to transition up stairwell; tall crown moulding in areas of 8’ ceilings to tie in with tall header trim over doors; fluted columns to make for transition areas.
Interior details for Boulder: Trim details finalized; brick detail for living room fireplace discussed, will leave it to Ron and John Mark to work with masons to come up with creative brick design like five-plex chimneys; reviewed tile and flooring selections; details for cabinetry and brick and plaster in great room/kitchen.