We've got... gas!

Hmm... that post title seems a little off.  However, we did get our natural gas line installed today, which is great.  It helps to know the head subcontractor in the area (an annual donation to his Movember campaign doesn't hurt!).  Luis always looks out for me, otherwise we'd be at the mercy of the Enbridge installation process, which currently has new installs booking into December!  Yikes.

Inspection Day

Today, the City Inspector was in for a few hours with me doing the comprehensive structural framing as well as the HVAC inspection.  We went room by room during each phase of the inspection, ticking off the boxes and making note of any changes needed.  It went very well, as just 2 framing items that we already have on the list are outstanding, which will be looked at again by the inspector during the insulation inspection.

Narrow roads...

The poor neighbours.... when I arrived this morning, I sighed looking down the street - lined both sides with trucks of my trades.  It was one of those perfect storm days where I had a ton going on, everyone working well, but there was only so much room on the road (we like to stay parked on only one side of the street usually!).

So, 7 trades today....

1) Mason's working on the East side wall
2) Aluminum guys taking advantage of a hole in their schedule and some free scaffolding to work on
3) Plumbers - doing the rough-in work - installing mixing valves and bathtubs
4) HVAC - running the gas lines and venting for the water heater
5) Framers - continuing the rough-in carpentry
6) Electrical (though not for long) - tying up some odds and ends for the inspection tomorrow
7) Tech guys - installing alarm wire, speaker wire, ethernet and central vac lines!

Wow!

It was another busy one...

Masons, electrician, plumber, HVAC, rough-in framers and the cleaning crew has finally arrived - it was another busy day at 48 Edgecroft.  

Karol works on the back wall...

Rui drills the sump drain hole...

Andy hangs ductwork...

Mario runs water pipes...

Louis changes the bathroom door location and size...

Kevin runs the kitchen 20amp wiring...

And pedro finishes the coffered ceiling in the master bedroom!

No pics of the cleanup...it's just not that glamorous, but very rewarding!

HVAC, Plumbing and brick!

We continue to hum along on this project - the masons have move the scaffold to the back and were loading up bricks on the scaffold all day.

Meanwhile, work is progressing on the basement, with both HVAC and plumbing working in harmony.  We are aiming to drywall in 3 weeks.

Front brick

While the guys have started the West side, this is the first time we can see the entire front side.  Though the final product will look much different when the porch roof and other details are added, I'm really liking it so far.

Pinewood was also in today, getting close to finishing the basement rough in.

Work progresses...

Despite rain and a reduced team, Thom managed to get a half day of work done on the stone in the front.  It looks great, though you can't see much through the scaffolding!  Meanwhile, the Pinewood guys got most of the big things hung in the basement and Kevin made it down to the first floor already.  Good progress team!

Another crazy day...

4 trades... 14 people... no fights!  Wow.  We had the window guys deliver and install today, the mason's continue outside on the front, electrical start on the top floor and the HVAC guys working in the basement.  On a hot day like today (close to 40 degrees), we managed to get a ton of work completed in perfect harmony - I love days like this.

HVAC Starts

Pinewood was in today to start their rough-in of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).  First up is to cut all of the vents and holes for the upstairs ductwork.  As usual, I had to go over with the crew exactly how to avoid running ducts where we didn't want them, and what areas we were comfortable with "furring out" or cofferring.

Basement Framed

Miguel's guys were in today framing the basement - nice to finally see some walls down here.  Now the HVAC and plumbing can proceed from top to bottom.

Basement Framed

Miguel's guys were in today framing the basement - nice to finally see some walls down here.  Now the HVAC and plumbing can proceed from top to bottom.