And Now for Some Finishes...

We are proceeding across all fronts in a race to be ready for rush.  The long pole in the tent is the millwork which is underway on the first floor.  The annex gets the full stain treatment while the dining room will be a lower painted version.  On the second floor we've proceeded with the new flooring.  It makes quite a difference compared to the patchwork left by the previous renovation.   

Paneling Underway at the Annex

New Yellow Birch at 2nd Lounge

It shall be green, Very Green!

Plaster is Done

We finished plastering this past week.  It makes a big difference and it's quite a relief to see everything coming together with Rush just around the corner at the beginning of September.  We're pulling the humidity out of the space with air conditioners and dehumidifiers so that we can proceed Monday with paint and paneling.
A quick key to the images.  Plaster surfaces are getting painted.  Plywood surfaces are where paneling is going.
Here's what it looks like now.

Annex - Lots of paneling coming.

Dining Room

2nd Lounge - Note the new door!

2nd Lounge with reduced soffit.

Plaster is Underway!

Hurray for plaster!  Makes a big difference to see where the room actually is.

2nd Lounge looking to Mass Ave

2nd Lounge looking to the Patio

Enter the Windows

While rough inspections were underway last week, we pushed forward with the window install.  These are going to make a huge difference as you can see in part from the photos below.  Historic profiles fit the exterior look, while double panes are going to make a big difference with heating and sound.

With the rough inspections mostly wrapped up, we moved Friday into insulation.  Then later this week we will be underway with the blueboard (for plaster).  Things are finally turning the corner and coming back together!  And none too soon, as Rush is just around the corner at the end of August.

The last of the windows are installed at the Library.

Once fully trimmed out and painted, these are going to look really sharp.

You can already hear the difference when you close the window in the Annex.

Temporary plastic applied Friday in preparation for the new spray foam insulation.