RETURN OF THE JEDI

While I spent 5 great days celebrating my father's birthday in the Ozark mountains, Dale and his subs (sub-contractors) have been very busy indeed. With the exception of one rain day, this has been a great week.

The plumbers work continues as the run the Pex plumbing lines throughout the building. PEX is ideally suited for potable water plumbing applications. It is flexible, making it easy to install and service. PEX is able to withstand the high and low temperatures found in plumbing and heating applications, and is highly resistant to chemicals found in the plumbing environment. Flexible systems are quieter than rigid piping. The smooth interior will not corrode which can affect other materials long term pipe flow characteristics. PEX is also very freeze- break resistant. PEX systems have fewer joints and are easier to install providing a lower cost installation over traditional plumbing materials.

Another load of cabinetry has been delivered and stored. The cabinetry for the classrooms is over 50% completed. Having this custom, shop-built cabinets ready will further help keep the project moving along as smoothly as it has to date.

The South facing roof is complete and the roofers are moving along quickly on the North face as well as the addition.

The electricians have also been busy. The bulk of the boxes for outlets and switches have been placed as well as the final inspection and approval of the undergound service. Once the power is brought into the building on the North face, it will then be carried via these very large conduits over to a series of breaker panels located in the storage laundry room.

The the framing of the new door way through which most will enter the beautiful new building is now in place. With 8' doors and a large transom, we will certainly send the message that this is a facility worthy of the fine work done by the guides and administrators that work inside.



Now that all the windows are installed and the sheathing in place, the stucco installers are now back at work applying lath to the rear facade. The exterior is ready for the application of stucco and we will move ahead at this time.

The siding is complete and now being punched out (small details completed). We have also finalized the exterior color scheme and are very excited at what is to come. The interior finishes are now being selected and will soon be ready to present to the Board.

What's next? The electricians and plumbers will continue to be ready for the inspections of their work hopefully at the end of next week. The HVAC contractor will begin on Monday and is on track as well. Once these inspections are complete, we will insulate the interior, have all third party inspections done of our work completed and review the interior with the Board, well will lock this portion down and begin hanging the drywall.