Concrete and More Demo

Today, Groathouse laid a concrete slab for the new addition. It was pretty hard to see because they had to do it in a plastic tent to protect the concrete from the cold. There is a concrete slab under there, however. Seeing the rebar laid out took me back to one of my pre-library jobs as a reinforcing bar detailer.

At the same time, our friends from Brisco are back and taking off the roof (membrane and insulation) of the existing mechanical room on the east side of the building. This is tricky because they are working above all the electrical, heating/cooling, and water units for our building. One false move ... However, these guys are REALLY good, so we don't expect it to be smoky, dusty, cold, or wet. After they complete this delicate work, things will look more interesting, at least from the exterior.

Word from the site superintendent is that the erector company will arrive later this week and begin to place the structural steel for the columns, beams, and decking. This will show us how big the new building will look. Be sure to wander by the site late in the week or on the weekend and check it out.

Susan