2011-01-29 1E Sill Detail

This door is suppose to sit directly over aluminum threshold, but the door sits behind the threshold. The existing aluminum threshold is 4" wide.


This poor detail is a major source of heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. There is no insulation or thermal breaks anywhere around this door.


The top of the aluminum threshold is less than 2 1/4" above subfloor while the bottom of the door is 2 3/4" above subfloor. The neoprene door bottom should fit tightly between the door and threshold. This door bottom will barely come into contact with the finished wood floor allowing 1/2" of outdoor air inside. This is a very poor detail.


Architectural sketch of existing bad threshold detail. Note the neoprene door bottom never comes into contact with the aluminum threshold.

2011-01-27 3E

Scaffolding and metal studs are being moved into Living/Dining/Kitchen to begin drywall soffit framing.


Scaffolding and metal studs are being moved into Living/Dining/Kitchen to begin drywall soffit framing.

2011-01-27 Bath Tubs

Workers remove bathtubs from third floor units.


Pair of bathtubs sit on deck waiting to be removed.

2011-01-27 1E

Master Bedroom has been sprayed with mold resistant paint, cleaned and is now awaiting air testing.

2011-01-26 Stairway Roof

Gypsum board ceiling was removed in stairway to extend masonry walls to underside of roof deck.


Bricks meet underside of roof deck and joists.


Bricks meet underside of roof deck and joists.

2011-01-26 3W

Steel angles where installed at the top of this masonry wall to take the load of the joists directly above.


Scaffolding and cabinets have been removed from Kitchen/Living/Dining Area in preparation for installation of plywood sub floors.


Scaffolding and cabinets have been removed from Kitchen/Living/Dining Area in preparation for installation of plywood sub floors.

2011-01-26 2W

Kitchen cabinets have been protected while existing exposed framing and plywood decking above is being painted with mold resistant paint.


All existing exposed framing and walls in 3rd Bedroom have been painted with mold resistant paint.


All existing exposed framing and walls in 2nd Bedroom have been coated with mold resistant paint.


All existing exposed framing and walls in Master Bedroom and Master Bathroom have been covered with mold resistant paint.

2011-01-25 GE

Several pipes burst on Friday, January 21, 2011 between 4pm and 5pm. Building water was turned off by 5pm and the Contractor repaired pipes Friday evening. The thermostat was set for 70˚ but the actual temperature reading was 55˚. There appears to be a problem with the HVAC system. The Contractor is investigating this situation.


The newly installed plywood subfloor has been pulled out of Master Bedroom to allow air scrubbers and fans to rid unit of excess moisture.


Plywood subfloor has been removed from 2nd Bedroom. Air scrubber and fan are running to rid unit of excess moisture.


Plywood subfloor has been removed in hallway from back door to front door.


Two (2) fans and an air scrubber have been set up in the Living Room area to remove excess moisture from unit.

2011-01-20 3W

Metal framing for Living/Dining Room & Kitchen Soffit is complete.

2010-01-20 3E

Supply ducts in Living Room and Dining Room have been connected and set in final position.

2011-01-20 2W

Worker cleaning wood framing in Master Bath in preparation for applying mold resistant paint.


Worker cleaning wood joists in Kitchen/Dining Area in preparation for applying mold resistant paint.

2011-01-20 GE

Opening in demising wall has been completely filled.


East wall of Master Bedroom has been fully insulated with batt insulation. Mold resistant paint has been applied to all exposed surfaces.


East wall of 2nd Bedroom has been insulated with batt insulation where walls were removed due to water and mold damage. Mold resistant paint has been applied to all exposed surfaces.

2011-01-20 3W

The metal framing for the Living/Dining Room & Kitchen soffit is complete.


There is a recess in the brick demising wall that requires some creative thinking.


The masons will remove the brick that sits on a piece of 2" X 4" directly above the recess in the demising wall.


The masons will provide a steel lintel to build masonry walls up to underside of roof deck. The wood joist covered with vapor barrier will sit on brick.

2011-01-20 Roof

Two (2) new condensing units and six (6) existing condensing units being placed on roof.


Two (2) new condensing units and six (6) existing condensing units being placed on roof.

2011-01-20 GW

All masonry, concrete walls and wood framing in Master Bedroom that were exposed to moisture and mold have been cleaned and painted with mold resistant paint. Batt insulation has been installed at exterior walls where mold infested drywall has been removed.


All masonry, concrete walls and wood framing in Master Bedroom that were exposed to moisture and mold have been cleaned and painted with mold resistant paint. Batt insulation has been installed at exterior walls where mold infested drywall has been removed.


All masonry, concrete walls and wood framing in 2nd Bedroom that were exposed to moisture and mold have been cleaned and painted with mold resistant paint. Batt insulation has been installed at exterior walls where mold infested drywall has been removed.

2011-01-19 3W

Masons are filling existing holes in demising wall throughout the building with brick.


Masons are topping out demising wall with bricks to underside of roof deck.

2011-01-19 GE

Masons are filling opening in demising wall between units GE & GW with concrete masonry units(CMU) to maintain integrity of demising wall.


Masons are filling opening in demising wall between units GE & GW with concrete masonry units(CMU) to maintain integrity of demising wall.

2011-01-18 GW

All walls that were exposed to water weather and mold have been painted with a latex mold resistant paint.


All walls that were exposed to water weather and mold have been painted with a latex mold resistant paint.

2011-01-18 3E

The large gap between threshold and bottom of door should be sealed with weather stripping.


Back wall of laundry closet has been removed exposing chase wall. Refrigerant line sets for HVAC units can be seen going up to roof.


Back wall of laundry closet has been removed exposing refrigerant pipes,hot and cold water copper pipes for washer/dryer and PVC pipes for fresh air intake and exhaust for washer/dryer and HVAC equipment.

2011-01-18_3W

Rear wall of laundry closet has been removed to gain access to HVAC vent pipes, and line sets for the entire building.


Carpenters are making progress with metal framing for gyp bd soffits and ceiling in Kitchen/Dining & Living Rooms.