Monday, October 17, 2011

Fall Break Allows Time for Many Changes

Students and many of the staff had an extra two days off this past week for our fall break.  The workers took advantage of this time and have caused some major changes to our building. 

If you happened to come by on Friday you would have been able to watch the demolition of our front awnings and landscaping.  Workers were able to tear down all of the trees and the middle section of the awning.  The piece of awning closest to the bus lane will remain for our use. 

The backhoe tore down the trees and a worker came behind and started sawing it into small pieces. 

This is the view of the demolition from the office.

It looks very bare.  The final large tree didn't make it through the day before it was also cut down. 

The brick work was completed outside the classroom that will temporarily house our office. 

As the masons complete sections of our building, you can begin to see the embellishments on the outside walls. 

The new hallway by Mary Queen how has an inset doorway and doors. 

Tile is going down quickly in the kitchen. 

In the cafeteria, workers were sweeping and cleaning while others were replacing brick .  Another worker went down the joints of the block to to make the area smooth and even. 

The water pipes for the fire system in the kitchen are installed in the new hallway. 

The HVAC worker shared that we have a very 'top of the line' HVAC system.  It is similar to what you would have in your home.  The copper pipes that they are installing are for the hot gas, return, and suction (I hope that is correct).  The pipes lead to a BS box inside each room.  The pipes are kept sealed to prevent any moisture or debris from entering.  They will be opened when needed. 


Dry wallers were covering the decorative embellishments over the doors.