Field Report Wednesday July 30, 2008

Wednesday July 30, 2008
Low 90's F during day, 70's F overnight no rain reported.
Isolated thunderstorms forecast for next few days.

Lots 1 through 7, 4th Street
Main roof and garage shingles complete lots 7, 6, 5, 4 & 3
Rough mechanicals in progress

Lots 1 through 7, 4th Street rear
Lots 19 through 14, setup scaffold for masonry lot 18-17 party wall (19-18 previously done)

Lots 8 through 14, Union Street

Masonry party wall complete lots 8-9, 9-10 & 11-12

Fire block sealant for use in floor to floor and floor to attic vertical and horizontal penetration

Fire block sealant bulk cannister

Fire block sealant at penetrations PEX panel lot 21

Fire block sealant at penetrations 1st floor bathroom lot 21

Field Report Monday July 28, 2008

Monday July 28, 2008


High 80's F during day, low 70's F overnight.
Thunder storms Sunday afternoon, 2" rain per hour, 30 knot winds with 40 knot gusts.
Isolated thunder storms forecast for this week.

Chester L&I Tom Heisner framing inspection lots 20, 21 & 22

On site for 1st framing inspection;

Dan Thomer: WDC

Jihad Ali: Union Square Homes

Harold Thomas: Union Square Homes

James Thomas: Union Square Homes

Colin Dawson: Colin Dawson RA

Inspection items:

Additional sill anchor bolts at garage front walls.

Floor to floor penetration fire caulk "use red caulk"

Lot 20 rearLot 20 interiorLot 21 rearLot 21 interior
Lot 22 rear
Lot 22 interior
Lots 8 through 13 Union Street, partywall masonry progress
Lots 1 through 7, 4th Street roof shingles in progress. Lots 7 through 1, 4th Street roof shingles in progress

Field Report Wednesday July 23, 2008

Wednesday July 23, 2008
High 80's F during day, 70's F overnight, thunderstorms overnight with thunderstorms forecast next few days.

Lots 1 through 7:
Windows installed.
Rough mechanical in progress
Lot 6 & 7 roofing base sheet installed, shingles on site.

Lots 20 through 26:
Windows installed.
Framing punch list items in progress.

Lots 20 through 25, 3rd Street at Jeffery Street
Lots 26 through 20, 3rd Street at Yarnall Street

Lots 7 though 1, 4th Street at Yarnall Street.

Lots 1 through 7, 4th Street at Jeffery Street

Lots 20 through 26, 3rd Street rear

Lots 1 through 7, 4th Street rear

Lots 7 through 1, 4th Street rear.

Field Report Monday July 21, 2008

Monday July 21, 2008
Low 90's F during day, 70's F overnight, isolated thundershowers in the region but none reported in the coastal zone below the piedmont rise.

On site discussion with;
Dan Thomer: WDC
Harold Thomas: Union Square Homes
Jihad Ali: Union Square Homes
Colin Dawson: Colin Dawson RA

Masonry wall Reinforcing:
Dan prior to this meeting discussed masonry wall reinforcing with the masonry sub-contractor; placement of reinforcing has been inconsistent, and is suspect at all locations 1st floor walls, and 2nd floor lots 20 through 26 and lots 5 through 7.

Dan reports "John" his assistant observed reinforcement placement at walls lots 3 to 2, and 4 to 3, and will be onsite to observe reinforcement placement for all subsequent walls.

To provide additional lateral support for masonry walls, the epoxy anchor bolts required in the permit set to secure framing to masonry will be extended where possible and installed as through bolts with oversize galvanized fender bolts on the wall exterior.

Framing punch list lots 20 through 26:
Exterior strap ties 1st to 2nd floor panels, and gable panels in progress.
Wall panel to wall panel nailing in progress.
Wall panel sill plate bolts in progress.
Triple stud at triple joist on bearing wall (a few not done, stud may be installed at 90 deg to wall studs to clear in place electrical wire).
Top hung joist hangers at triple joist to masonry wall ledger, not done.
Top hung joist hangers at stair well double stud, not done.

5/8" type "X" drywall:
All drywall will be 5/8" type "X" for superior finish quality, the 1/2" drywall band at kitchen ceiling/garage wall will be backed-up with 5/8" drywall.
WDC requested and Colin Dawson RA approved 5/8" type "X" drywall to garage ceiling and delete drywall to garage roof void/house 2nd floor wall.

Lot 3 to 2 masonry party wall 2nd floor in progress.

Lots 8 through 13 masonry delivered.

Lot 20 exterior strap ties in place.

Field Report July 17, 2008

July 17, 2008
Mid 90's F during day, 70's F overnight, isolated thunderstorms
90's F forecast for next 5 days with isolated thunderstorms.

Lots 1 through 7, 4th Street at Jeffery Street 7-17-2008

Lots 7 through 1, 4th Street Rear, 7-17-2008

Lot 3 to 4 partywall, top of bond beam, no rebar, 7-17-2008

Party wall lot 3 to 4 scaffold set

Lot 3-4 partwall masonry in progress 7-15-2008

Damaged 4" sanitary stack
Lot 24, sheathing to be replaced.

Lot 26, Jeffery Street wall, sheathing to be replaced.

Field Report Tuesday July 15, 2008

Tuesday July 15, 2008
Low 90's F during day, high 60's overnight. Rain on Monday, forecast dry and 90's for the week.

Lot 1 through 7

Masonry party wall complete 7-6, 6-5, 5-4 and 4-3 scaffold set.

Lot 20 through 26

Rough mechanicals in progress.

Framing punch list items, also discussed with Tom Heisner L&I;

- Install exterior strap ties 1st to 2nd floor wall panels at each 3rd stud
- Install exterior strap ties 2nd floor wall panel to front gable and end gable over garage, at each 3rd stud.
- Fully nail, shim and block, wall panel to wall panel throughout, including at outside corners and garage wall to house wall.
- Install jack studs at living room/kitchen opening header.
- Install triple stud at triple joist bearing on frame walls.
- Install top hung hangers at all mutiple joist locations including triple to ledger and at stairwell, solid block as previously noted where single joist is close to triple joist and use an oversize top hung hanger.
- Through bolt built-up joist beams.
- Epoxy anchor bolt front and rear walls, 1st and 2nd floor and garage walls to masonry wall,
- Epoxy anchor main and garage roof truss to masonry wall
- Check all sill plate to masonry foundation bolts, install all nut and washer tight, install epoxy anchor bolt where anchor bolts missing including within 12" from end of each panel and not less than 48" o.c.
- Garage to house wall is a 1hr rated wall, 5/8" type "X" gwb both sides, the gwb band at ceiling framing in kitchen and laundry was installed as 1/2" gwb. Overlay or replace with 5/8" type "X" and fire tape above ceiling.
- Drywall installation must include 5/8" type "X" at garage to kitchen, laundry, 2nd floor bedroom and 2nd floor bathroom, and on garage side including over the truss adjacent to frame house wall, and 1st truss bay underside of roof sheathing.

-Lot 24; 4" sanitary stack damaged above slab, cut out and replace.

Chester L&I to be call for inspection of exterior strap ties before house wrap installed.

Field Report Friday July 11, 2008

Friday July 11, 2008
High 80's clear, 70's overnight.

Lots 20 through 26;
Rough mechanicals in progress

Lots 1 through 7;
Main roof sheathing complete, front gable in progress
Masonry partywall complete lots 7-6 & 6-5, scaffold set for lot 5-4.

Lots 1 through 7, 4th Street at Jeffery 7-11-2008

Party wall lots 7-6 & 6-5, 4th Street rear 7-11-2008

Party wall lot 7-6, 4th Street rear in progress, 7-10-2008

Project Meeting Wednesday July 9, 2008

Project Meeting Wednesday July 9, 2008

This week highs 90’s and 80’s during day with thunder storms, 90’s to 70’s overnight. Showers and thunder storms forecast for next 5 days.

34% complete, payment voucher reviewed and signed.

Attendance;
James Thomas (Union Square Homes)

Harold Thomas (Union Square Homes)

Jihad Ali (Union Square Homes)

Dan Thomer (WDC Construction)

Lisa Gaffney (CEDA)

Michael Washington (OHCD)

John Paczewski (PHFA)

John “King” (R&V for OHCD)

Colin Dawson RA (CDRA)

Distribution;
all in attendance and;
Kevin Maguire (for TRF)

Dennis Race (Catania Eng for Chester City Engineer)
David Collins AICP, (OHCD)

Harry Ackroyd (R&V for OHCD)

Progress;
Lot 1; Main roof truss and sheathing in progress
Lot 2; Main roof truss and sheathing in progress
Lot 3; Main roof truss and sheathing in progress
Lot 4; Main roof truss and sheathing in progress
Lot 5; Main roof truss and sheathing in progress
Lot 6: Main roof truss and sheathing in progress
Lot 7; Main roof truss and sheathing in progress

Lot 8; No new work this period
Lot 9; No new work this period
Lot 10; No new work this period
Lot 11; No new work this period
Lot 12: No new work this period
Lot 13; No new work this period

Lot 14; Front gable framed and sheathed
Lot 15; Front gable framed and sheathed
Lot 16; Front gable framed and sheathed
Lot 17; Front gable framed and sheathed
Lot 18; Front gable framed and sheathed

Lot 19; Main roof and garage roof shingles complete,
rough mechanicals in progress
Lot 20; Main roof and garage roof shingles complete,
rough mechanicals in progress
Lot 21; Main roof and garage roof shingles complete,
rough mechanicals in progress
Lot 22; Main roof and garage roof shingles complete,
rough mechanicals in progress
Lot 23; Main roof and garage roof shingles complete,
rough mechanicals in progress
Lot 24; Main roof and garage roof shingles complete,
rough mechanicals in progress
Lot 25; Main roof and garage roof shingles complete,
rough mechanicals in progress
Lot 26; Main roof and garage roof shingles complete,
rough mechanicals in progress

Anticipated Progress next week weather permitting;
Lots 1 through7; main roof sheathing complete, masonry party wall in progress
Lot 8 through 13; front gable framing and sheathing complete,
Lot 14 through 19: no new work antisipated
Lots 20 through 26; rough mechanicals complete, commence window installation

Project schedule to be prepared by WDC upon receipt of schedule for utility work;

DELCORA

Sewer agreement with DELCORA signed.

Dennis Race of Catania Engineering, (City Engineer) on site after this meeting.

CWA

Water service agreement with CWA signed this day.

PECO

PECO gas and electric service agreement signed, mechanical contractor to install electric meter blank and gas service stub, PECO installation crew to coordinate with meter locations on site.

Comfort Homes
Colin Dawson to coordinate with Comfort Homes (DoE HERS 3rd party inspection and certification) for duct testing before close-in.

Windows and Siding
Nail flange windows to be caulked and nailed directly to exterior sheathing, building wrap to be installed over nail flange. Dan Thomer WDC provided siding samples (previously reviewed and approved by architect), to Lisa Gafney CEDA.

Next Project Meeting; 1:00 PM Wednesday August 6, 2008

Prepared by Colin Dawson RA

Lots 7 through 1, 4th Street at Yarnall Street

Lots 1 through 7, 4th Street at Jeffery Street
Lots 1 through 7, 4th Street rear

Field Report Monday July 7, 2008

Monday July 7, 2008
High 80's and high humidity, overnight mid 70's
Frequent isolated thunderstorms over the past 4 days, and forecast for next 3 days

Lots 1 through 7
Main roof truss loaded by crane, roof truss installation in progress lots 1, 2 & 3.

Lots 8 through 13
Front gable truss loaded by crane.

Lots 14 through 19
No new work

Lots 20 through 26
Rough sanitary plumbing complete,
Rough electric, duct and "PEX" plumbing in progress.

Lots 1 through 7, 4th at Jeffery Street

Lots 7 through 1, 4th Street rear

Lots 13 through 8, Union Street

Lot 26

Lot 25

Lot 24

Lot 23

Lot 22

Lot 21

Lot 20