Amazing.
Thank you so much HelmutVII
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Amazing.
Thank you so much HelmutVII
this pace is incredible
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Originally Posted by ulforlife
The pace better be incredible because Taft Street Dorm is scheduled to be open for the Fall Semester. It will be tight, but if they keep it up, they may make it.
Helmut, great info. We really appreciate your insight into this construction "stuff!"Quote:
Originally Posted by HelmutVII
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Sure seem to be making better progress than the guys "working" on the softball stadium.
One day after you posted that, roof framing has begun. Amazing.Quote:
Originally Posted by HelmutVII
http://cajuncard.louisiana.edu/const...nstruction.jpg
I see all of the diagonal bracing on the second to fourth levels. I hope they have enough, especially on the fourth level. They are predicting the potential for severe weather Monday evening into Tuesday morning. This is a particularly vulnerable time for the structure.Quote:
Originally Posted by ljr3721
Does anyone know if they're going to have a pathway through the parking tower to the little alcove in Angelle Hall? I know there's no loading zone around Angelle now, and it's a pain in the ass to have to load or unload stuff. They couldn't make one by the current parking garage, because as it is now, the band field goes from the band tower right up to the sidewalk.
Sounds like decision time: give up the back half of backfield to create a loading/unloading drive straight from Taft to Angelle? Or does the band want to keep the back sideline intact for getting on/off the field? Stay tuned tomorrow to find out...same Bat Time, same Bat Channel!Quote:
Originally Posted by Cajunbander
It looks like they will have all the roof trusses on and the entire exterior sheeting done by the end of the week. They will be out of the weather and really be able to go to town on the inside work.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cajunbander
It looks like there will be access to the rear of Angelle Hall through the parking garage. I'm sure the Fire Marshall had something to say about that. It will probably be in combination with the drive through for the credit union. Lets hope there in not a fire in Angelle hall during this construction.
Another week of good progress.
All the roof trusses are on and about 25% of the roof is decked. The building has about 75% of the OSB skin on it and it should be finished Monday (Tuesday at the latest). There will not be much more to show on a weekly basis on the dorm because they will be doing a ton of work on the inside. Tulane dorm has the Geo Piles finished and they are starting on the foundation.
You can really get a feeling of the size of the building now.
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North end of Taft Street Dorm
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Middle section of Taft Street Dorm
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South end of Taft Street dorm
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Stockpiled windows (I think). It could be door frames though.
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Parking garage work as of April 9, 2011. East ramp first level concrete has been placed. Foundation work is continuing and getting closer to completion.
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Rigging up a Manitowoc articulated lattice boom crane. Looks like they will be getting serious with material handling next week.
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Concrete test cylinders for a 150 cubic yard concrete placement.
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Parking garage foundation adjacent to Angelle Hall.
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Elevator pit for parking garage
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Helmut,
This is probably a weird question, but what kind of attic/roof insulation goes into projects like this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeh9dKUAArQ
This video outlines the master plan.
Not a weird question at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by fiz
Typically either fiberglass batt or blown in. I know they are using batts in the floors and ceilings on the OK Allen project. I would suspect they would use fiberglass between floors to reduce sound transmission. They might use blown in cellulose for the walls because it goes in fairly quickly and is treated with Borax that acts as a fire and critter retardant.
To bad they will not use foam. Huge advantages all the way around if done correctly. Used it recently on my house and do not regret the additional money for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by HelmutVII
Stupid question but, the cellulose is not the same as the foam you used?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cajun90
Not even close. The foam expands and acts as an air barrier. I spent a lot of years reseraching the stuff before using it. It is gaining traction slowly in the South. It is applied on the roof line and not the ceiling and obviously to all exterior walls. I can walk into my attic in the midde of the summer and it won't be more than eighty degrees. It is mold resistant and bugs and rodents hate the stuff. As a bonus kids allergies went down significantly. Cellulose and most loose fill insulation will become airborne at some point. If you have dust problems in your house see if that dust is the same color as the loose fill insulation in your attic? By the way R-values don't mean much when it comes to foam but that is a long conversation.Quote:
Originally Posted by moorecajun
Thanks for the info. Can you recommend someone local? I need to have some work done and all your points make it a very good choice. Is the price a lot more than normal insulation? I suspect it would pay for itself over time; I just want to see what type of timeline payoff we are looking at.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cajun90
Quick question is Taft going to be a male, female or co-ed dorm.
This is an important for heads and lengths----ahh shower heads and their length from the floor----I remember my first shower in a girls dorm---H2O started at the Pecs region!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by playincajun
I think all the new dorms will be coed.Quote:
Originally Posted by playincajun
Coed. The Conference Center just got renovated and became coed. Some floors are male, others are female, and they can't mix after a certain time. There has to be more male options. Currently, the only exclusively male dorm is Stokes, and it's decrepit. There's five dorms exclusively for females, and they're much, much better. They have to make more attractive and affordable options for guys to stay on campus.Quote:
Originally Posted by playincajun
Work on Taft Street dorm as of April 16, 2011. I think they will officially call this dorm Baker dorm. Roof shingles are on this side of the building. Foundation work is continuing on Tulane Ave. Dorm.
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North End of Taft Dorm. They are starting to dress up the ground around the dorm in preparation for scaffolding to place brick veneer.
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Middle of Taft Street Dorm
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South end of Taft Street Dorm
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Installing a window. I think they will get pretty good at this considering all the windows that need to be installed.
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The old thread is showing not valid so I will start a new one
Work on Taft Street dorm as of April 16, 2011. I think they will officially call this building Baker dorm. Roof shingles are on this side of the building. The dorm is completely skinned in OSB and they are a bout 50% finished with the Building wrap. Foundation work is continuing on Tulane Ave. Dorm.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58014429@N07/5624476879/" title="april-16 by ddnaomi, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5068/5624476879_f5a417a059.jpg" width="500" height="206" alt="april-16"></a>
North End of Taft Dorm. They are starting to dress up the ground around the dorm in preparation for scaffolding to place brick veneer.
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Middle of Taft Street Dorm
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South end of Taft Street Dorm
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Installing a window. I think they will get pretty good at this considering all the windows that need to be installed.
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