Hi Guys:
I’ve posted some pics in the past or before the new format was used. It seems they were lost in the move but here’s a current project located in Naples, Florida. First a pic of the outside of the house under construction.
I’m trying to show this presentation picture by picture with narration to make it easier to view, so if it doesn’ come out right you’ll know why. Well, I guess it won’t work but I’ll find another way without having to use another upload site.
Okay the first pic is looking from the street. These folks are from Czechslovakia and apparently he has something to do with railroad manufacturing. Money isn’t much of an issue as there have been so many changes it makes your head spin. #2 jpeg is a view of what I had to work with at the get go. This is where the changes began(#3jpeg) to take place that resulted in a concrete cutting guy coming in three times to cut back these step areas. The issue was where the treads would finally fall in regards to the column skirts.
The next image, or jpeg#4 shows the installation of plywood in the dining area. Methods vary from region to region and bulder to builder. In this case 6 mil visqueen and#15 roofing felt is used as a moisture “barrier” under 3/4″ cdx plywood and attached with apprx 35 tapcons per 4’X8′ The ply is necessary as we want to staple down a 3/4″ solid product.
Jpeg#5, 6, and 7 shows the progess of building a step substrate so the treads will line up as per the customer request. Well, I can’t see #6 yet. Being the first time to use this new format I’m afraid I’ll lose everyting. Okay there it is. That’s about it for the time being. By the way, the dining area itself will receive a 3/4″ prefinished “handscraped” look made by http://www.patinawoodfloors.com/index.html.
More updates to follow and hardwood flooring pictures of other areas of the home. It just ocurred to me that I should have placed this in the Construction technique folder. Oh well, perhaps the webmaster can move it?
Ken Fisher
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Updates on the job, if anyone but me is watching. It looks like this job is at a halt for the time being as moisture is the culprit. Four weeks ago when I completed other areas of the house moisture tests were performed on the subfloor and the material itself. The green light was lit to proceed, as the flooring had acclimated proper to the environment the previous two weeks.
In the meantime as shown in jpeg 34 the flooring has shown a 4% rise in the reading shown. Reasons for the increase have to do with the doors left open by the painting crew, not to mention the recent summer rains have returned. The jobsite is air conditioned, but it does no good if humid air seeps into the place. I'm sure the phones will be ringing Monday morning.."Why did you leave...etc" Personally I'm happy to get out of the place for the simple reason it's been a real zoo and the hardwood flooring is too far ahead of when it should be scheduled. But then I'm told it holds up the trim carpenter and painters. Who knows.
Jpeg 36 shows the flooring to be used opened from it's packaging to allow better air circulation. I know the painters won't be happy with this as they're currently doing some ceiling trim stain work in the area on scaffolding. Number 37 shows exactly what I'm talking about with the doors being open. In the meantime here are some other areas where hardwood flooring work has been done. Unfortunately these areas have been covered with masonite board for protection so I can't provide a finished picture.
Jpeg 38 shows an inset being done in the kitchen with a surrounding stone grid. Material used was 5" X 3/4" solid Pecan glued with Bostiks Best. Believe it or not there is a pattern to this which no one will ever notice except the customer. I don't have a closeup, but some of the ends have a decorative square peg look to them. Number 39 shows a 6" X 3/4" solid Walnut installed on a second story landing.
I ran into an old partner from years past and he was installing this type of plank but he was full spreading the sub with urethane adhesive and nailing the floor into it. I have glued 8" plus planks with nailing to keep the floor quiet. It is scary when the floor moisture starts rising and there is nothing one can do. Luckily the floor is distressed and probably beveled to hide any cupping that might occur. Request air conditioning/heating when the job closes at night and on weekends to #### the moisture out. That will put the ball in the owner/builders court for any percieved problems that might be comming. GW
Greg:
The air is on all day and night long, but keeping the doors opened doesn't help. Yes they're closed at the end of each day, and every morning as I get there at 7AM. I was the only one there today(Saturday) and the place was like a meat locker. I wouldn't want that power bill.
Hi Fish, no you're not the only one looking at them......I never realized how intricate it was installing floors.......
We have friends in upper NY state who live in a house built in 1834.......The floors in that ol house look just like the ones you're installing with the large planks........When you walk into the house, those are the planks you see......They're beautiful and so are yours........Carole
Thanks Carole:
I just wonder when I'll ever finish the job.View Image