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Westover Hills Library Renovation Update
As mentioned in the last posting, additional structural analysis of the library had become necessary. Structural engineering consultants found the sagging of the ridgeline, porch, and eaves, as well as movement in the building's arch supports to be significant enough to require corrective and strengthening measures. The process to address the defect was begun on Thursday, August 26th and could take as long as four weeks. Bolstering of the roof will be achieved by attaching metal plates at the knee of the beams and then lifting the center of the arch with a hydraulic jack to achieve proper placement and height. Tie rods will then be installed between the beams for extra bolstering. Once these repairs are complete, replacement of the roof and windows can proceed along with all remaining aspects of the overall renovation. As would be assumed, a process of this nature, especially with regards to magnitude and unexpectedness, will push back somewhat the schedule for the branch's reopening. Updates here will detail a target date for return to the building as it becomes discernible. The upshot being that our beloved fifty-one year old structure is getting the attention it needs to last many more years. We can't wait to celebrate.
A few photographs of the recent work (as recent, in the case of most of the images, as this morning) can be found here:
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Westover Hills Library Renovation Update
A warm hello to all—
By late last Friday afternoon, the scent of drywall compound was prominent inside the branch and the completed work gives a real glimpse into just what form our library’s new interior will take. At this point, the channels that were cut through the cement to house new wiring have been covered, most of the drywall has been placed, and work continues on the relocation of the HVAC ducts. Additional analysis of roof condition and structural supports has become necessary and installation of the metal roof will begin once that procedure is complete. The next short while will see work undertaken on the ceiling grid, light fixtures, windows and doors. A new batch of photographs detailing the progress thus far can be found on the other end of the link below. In these snapshots, notice the vanishing of interior doors and windows to accommodate aspects of the new design.
Check back for occasional updates in this very same space. Take good care...
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Westover Hills Library Renovation Update
Hello, folks. With a new month in full swing, things are progressing nicely at the branch. The necessary interior demolition is complete and the framework has been erected for drywall placement. In the next few weeks, work will begin on the installation of an all metal roof and the extensive rewiring of the building will take place as well. Woodland Construction, Inc. has everything moving along right on schedule and we expect all but the finer points to be finished within ninety days. Linked below are a few photos to document the work in progress. We wish you all a wonderful summer. Enjoy the warm weather by reading out-of-doors. Check back soon for additional updates on all the great changes taking place.
Many a person has been saved from summer alcoholism, not to mention hypertoxicity, by Dostoyevsky.
Roy Blount Jr, "Reading and Nothingness, Of Proust in the Summer Sun." New York Times 2 Jun. 1985: 9.
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Westover Hills Library Renovation Update
It is considerable understatement to say that we are excited about the renovation work that has begun at Westover Hills Library. The collection has been moved to temporary storage, all furniture, fixtures, tile, and carpet have been removed, and the major construction phase of the project is set to begin this week. This phase of the project will include attention to the roofing, wiring, windows, lighting, and flooring, amongst many other improvements. We are looking most forward to presenting the community with a completely refurbished branch library. See the link below for a glimpse of the early stages of the project and check back for occasional updates throughout the renovation process. We'll see you soon...
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