Shop update

[Greg Newell]

Rob,
    Make sure those basketball players are really SHORT! :-)

Greg

Robert Goodale wrote:

> An update on our new shop...
>
> The architect has at last finished and we have the complete blue prints.
>  At this point it is in the hands of the structural engineer who needs
> to detail all of the framing and load calculations.  Simultaneously a
> truss company will finish the roof engineering which is coordinated with
> the structural.  The slab and level details are finished and the
> plot/grading engineer will complete his work ASAP.
>
> Now we need to get electrical straightened out.  In order to tie the
> shop into our home system we need to replace the existing panel which is
> currently rated at 200 amps.  A minimum of 400 amps is required.  Next a
> buried line will need to run about 200 feet to the shop where it will go
> into the shop panel.  This is the most complicated portion of the
> electrical because the power company will need to shut off the power
> from the street on a 24 hour permit while the panel is replaced.  To
> save money I will rent a trenching machine and dig the ditch for the
> conduit myself.
>
> The electricians want a ridiculous amount of money to wire the shop so I
> will do the job myself.  In order to do this I will require an
> electrical engineer to draw out the details and calculations for
> submittal for the permit.  I lucked out on that one.  I located an
> electrical engineering student through the university who will be able
> to do the job for me.  This will save a tremendous amount of money.
>  There will be a generous helping of 115 and 230 volt outlets throughout.
>
> Next we need a soil test.  This is where an engineer comes out and takes
> core samples to test for compacting requirements for the pad.  When this
> is done all of the above plans, engineering, and reports will be ready
> for submittal for permits.  It is mind numbing how many engineers and
> designers are required to build a piano shop!!!!!!  (Yes, this is all
> very expensive!)
>
> There will be 10' ceilings with open trusses so it should be very roomy.
>  You could probably easily put a full sized basketball court in the
> place with room for spectators.  There will be a 12' X 9' roll up door.
>  We will want a fully insulated door since we plan on having central
> AC/Heating.  To my amazement the so called "insulated doors" are lousy.
>  They have an average R value of 9.  Instead we will buy a non insulated
> door and then install our own insulation later and cover the inside with
> masonite.  This will be significantly better.  All other walls and the
> roof will be generously stuffed with R-19 which should make it plenty
> comfy cozy year round.  The shop's nine windows will be double glazed as
> will the ten 2' x 4' skylights.  The exterior will be stucco further
> enhancing the insulation.
>
> I have been planning this shop for nearly 15 years and it is truly
> amazing to see it actually materializing!  I will continue the updates
> as we go.
>
> Rob Goodale, RPT
> Las Vegas, NV

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Greg Newell
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