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<DIV><FONT size=2>Howdy all,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>It's been a long and slow process and I haven't =
mentioned it
for a while so I thought I'd post an update. Our new shop is =
coming along
beautifully, (2,000 SqFt). We are paying for it via cash so it has =
been a
slow-go project. Alas the light at the end of the tunnel is =
shining very
brightly.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Within the last month we finished the framing, =
raised the
trusses, put up the wall sheeting including a couple sheer walls, laid =
the roof
sheeting, and installed the windows and doors. I hope to complete =
the roof
shingles, skylights, and gable vents over the holiday =
weekend. I have
had several stucco guys out bidding including one this morning =
and will get
that wrapped up, (no pun intended), within the next couple of =
weeks.
My electrician will also be out next week to run the conduit and install =
the
breaker panel. I'm doing the interior electrical myself and =
he'll
come back to double check my work. Then it's insulation and dry =
wall
followed by the interior fixtures and a roll-up door.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Whew, what a mountain of work! about 85% of =
this has
been done by yours truly and associates. By definition an
owner/builder project. With the exception of the grading, concrete =
slab,
(we set the forms), the stucco, and some of the electrical, we have done =
all of
it ourselves. Of course it's really handy to have a brother-in-law =
who is
an experienced builder/framer. Our Vegas weather is heating up too =
so
completion will be none to soon.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>I'll try to post some pictures soon.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Rob Goodale, RPT</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Las Vegas, NV</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>PS,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>$$$ thousands $$$ went into the architecture and =
structural
engineering, a process that anyone who wants to build a shop =
would be
required to do for proper building permits. The building is
specifically designed for piano rebuilding including a separate =
dust-free room
for action work and an office. If anyone is serious about building =
a shop
I am seriously considering offering copies of the complete structural =
engineered
plans for a yet to be determined fee. This could save you major =
dollars
and time. A local structural engineer in your area would =
still need
to review and stamp them for possible minor revisions for your local =
codes but
that probably wouldn't cost much. Certainly far less than starting =
from
scratch!</FONT></DIV>
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