Solar gain heat pump is installed: 25th October 2010
The solar gain heat pump has been connected and commisioned this afternoon.
Update: 25th October 2010
Trying to do 4 weeks work in 10 days, and having up to 22 men on site at one time, has been amazing. There has been loads of extras bits to do, including replacement of fence posts that a subcontractors lorry delivery knocked down, which is putting a lot of pressure on the us – but we're thriving on it!
One of the most difficult things we have found to be is to provide regular daily/weekly updates. However, daily notes are being kept and stacks of photo are being taken to be uploaded in a couple of weeks once we are near completion.
Matthew Ball
Managing Director
B Ball Contractors Ltd
One of the most difficult things we have found to be is to provide regular daily/weekly updates. However, daily notes are being kept and stacks of photo are being taken to be uploaded in a couple of weeks once we are near completion.
Matthew Ball
Managing Director
B Ball Contractors Ltd
Thursday 28TH OCTOBER - Day 10
Renderers make a start to fixing the corner beads. Electrical final fix is completed within the kitchen and the first floor works are complete.
Lawtech renderers arrive on site again, unfortunately the window reveal insulation has still not arrived on site, and they also discover there is not enough material to complete the render covering. After discussions with the render foreman who was a third party subcontractor to Lawtech said he would do he’s best with what he had and would try and push on. So to recap, the renderers and timber fixing wall plates were on site which was arranged by Lawtech’s project manager, but no insulators or insulating material nor fixings for the timber plating. At this stage this was showing complete disorganisation by Lawtech’s project manager. We again raised our extreme concerns that this works activity was programmed for completion end of play tomorrow and when would be the anticipated completion date. Lawtech’s project manager again assured us that there was only an additional 2 days of works required to complete the render coving and that the additional materials would arrive today. He also explained that they would work the Saturday to assure completion and not to allow works to creep into another week.
As promised the renderers continued on with what materials they had on site. As number 13 Hawthorn did not have new triple glazed windows installed therefore no reveal insulation was required due to the existing window openings they could continue with rendering the base coat to the reveals and corning beads as shown below.
Lawtech renderers arrive on site again, unfortunately the window reveal insulation has still not arrived on site, and they also discover there is not enough material to complete the render covering. After discussions with the render foreman who was a third party subcontractor to Lawtech said he would do he’s best with what he had and would try and push on. So to recap, the renderers and timber fixing wall plates were on site which was arranged by Lawtech’s project manager, but no insulators or insulating material nor fixings for the timber plating. At this stage this was showing complete disorganisation by Lawtech’s project manager. We again raised our extreme concerns that this works activity was programmed for completion end of play tomorrow and when would be the anticipated completion date. Lawtech’s project manager again assured us that there was only an additional 2 days of works required to complete the render coving and that the additional materials would arrive today. He also explained that they would work the Saturday to assure completion and not to allow works to creep into another week.
As promised the renderers continued on with what materials they had on site. As number 13 Hawthorn did not have new triple glazed windows installed therefore no reveal insulation was required due to the existing window openings they could continue with rendering the base coat to the reveals and corning beads as shown below.
Below you can see the setting out of the proposed timber plate fixing locations, and as the day creped on we (BBCL) decided to locate and purchase the fixings ourselves, and start getting them fixed up so as not to hold up the renderers.
When we arrived back to site after purchasing the fixings, two of Lawtech’s insulators had arrived, albeit with no fixings they were on site as labour resources to get the timber plates up. If we had not located to fixings ourselves, this would have been another third party subcontractor of Lawtech unable to continue through no materials on site.
When we arrived back to site after purchasing the fixings, two of Lawtech’s insulators had arrived, albeit with no fixings they were on site as labour resources to get the timber plates up. If we had not located to fixings ourselves, this would have been another third party subcontractor of Lawtech unable to continue through no materials on site.
Second fix electrical works completed within the kitchen and dinner.
BBCL laying an additional 400mm of Rockwool insulation to the loft space also covering the newly installed HR
All first floor works are completed, fully decorated, loft insulated, new airing cupboard constructed and shelves built in new airing cupboard and the previous airing cupboard which has now changed to a storage cupboard
All first floor works are completed, fully decorated, loft insulated, new airing cupboard constructed and shelves built in new airing cupboard and the previous airing cupboard which has now changed to a storage cupboard
All the kitchen units are fitted, only the handles and appliances remain.
Above shows the installed pulse meter and the wet works being fitted. To the left is BBCL’s plumber completing the final wet works to supply the sink and appliances.
Above shows the installed pulse meter and the wet works being fitted. To the left is BBCL’s plumber completing the final wet works to supply the sink and appliances.Wednesday 27TH OCTOBER - Day 9
We complete all electrial first fix and making good to walls.
First fix electrical complete to the lounge area and all other rooms including the hall and kitchen diner. Wall have been made good ready for finishing and decoration works to begin.
The external insulation was complete today, but unfortunately the window reveals could not be complete as no insulation panels to suit were not available on site. Lawtech confirmed to us that they would be on site first thing tomorrow. This however caused us some concern; the rendering finishing team had just arrived on site that morning to commence their works but was unable to proceed due to other trades not finishing. We did raise our concerns with Lawtech with regards to the impact on the programme, but they assured us the time would be made up.
First fix electrical complete to the lounge area and all other rooms including the hall and kitchen diner. Wall have been made good ready for finishing and decoration works to begin.
The external insulation was complete today, but unfortunately the window reveals could not be complete as no insulation panels to suit were not available on site. Lawtech confirmed to us that they would be on site first thing tomorrow. This however caused us some concern; the rendering finishing team had just arrived on site that morning to commence their works but was unable to proceed due to other trades not finishing. We did raise our concerns with Lawtech with regards to the impact on the programme, but they assured us the time would be made up.
The SHB flow and return pipe work are sealed within the sleeves entering the kitchen. And below shows the kitchen first fix well on its way.
For the first time we see the SHG panels operating as they should do by showing signs of frost. It’s a pleasing moment as with them not operating, this will not only delay the project but stop the tenant and the family from moving back into their property.
For the first time we see the SHG panels operating as they should do by showing signs of frost. It’s a pleasing moment as with them not operating, this will not only delay the project but stop the tenant and the family from moving back into their property.
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