PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE
March 01/12
The first phase of the Band Hall renovation is nearing completion. The reception and custodian areas are complete, as is the new office. A new electrical service was installed for the centre of the hall as most circuits were seriously overloaded. All wiring is now concealed including new phone and Ethernet connections. The ceiling of the hall centre had some serious cracks developing in it. The old Gyproc and insulation were removed to reveal that the suspicions of our structural engineer were correct. There was no ridge board or beam in place and the roof was in an advanced stage of failure i.e. in danger of collapse.
Heel Spread of Rafters
Heel Spread of Rafters Close-‐up
The photos above show that the roof had already dropped with not much of the rafters left touching each other. There were only a couple toenails (nail in on an angle at the end of the board) holding anything together.
The two toenails per end were all that was holding up the roof and keeping the peak from falling further
Birdsmouth at the bottom end of the rafters
Ceiling joists installed
Gusset Plates
Ceiling joists were installed to secure the ends of the rafters and keep them from spreading further
Brackets are installed at the Birds mouth are installed at the bird’s mouth to add Brackets strength and serve as hurricane ties.
Gusset plates made of ½” plywood are installed on both sides of the rafters at the peak to add strength.
Finished Ceiling
Ceiling insulated and finished with fan installed.
Fred’s new storeroom
New reception area The renovation is nearing completion. To date the glass for the railings will be ready next week along with the countertops. Once the counters are installed, the roll down door for reception can be installed. Completion of the camera installation is slated for the end of next week. Meaghan Van Somer is looking after furniture procurement for the new lounge. The flooring to replace worn and damaged sections at the entrance will not be in until the end of March due to vendor problems.