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Work Plan Summer/ Fall 2010
 
#Insulate and air seal main attic ($1780):
 
#Insulate and air seal main attic ($1780):
 
**Insulate existing hatch with foam board.  Weatherstrip hatch.  Build baffle around hatch to prevent insulation spillage.
 
**Insulate existing hatch with foam board.  Weatherstrip hatch.  Build baffle around hatch to prevent insulation spillage.
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**Air sealing.  Expose and seal all gaps in kneewall attic floors with spray foam.  Lay any existing insulation back when done.
 
**Air sealing.  Expose and seal all gaps in kneewall attic floors with spray foam.  Lay any existing insulation back when done.
 
**Blow cellulose insulation.  Add blown cellulose insulation to fill gaps and voids in existing insulation and bring overall R value to R-50.
 
**Blow cellulose insulation.  Add blown cellulose insulation to fill gaps and voids in existing insulation and bring overall R value to R-50.
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#Weatherize windows:  
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#Weatherize windows: (Estimate $200-$300 per window)
 
**Repair/ replace sashes on all windows. Replace broken sash cords. Add metal or rubber permanent weatherization strips where missing to insure tight seal when closed. Replace cracked glass with new glass or use old glass from windows from Significant Elements. Skilled carpenter needed.  
 
**Repair/ replace sashes on all windows. Replace broken sash cords. Add metal or rubber permanent weatherization strips where missing to insure tight seal when closed. Replace cracked glass with new glass or use old glass from windows from Significant Elements. Skilled carpenter needed.  
 
**Replace aluminum storm windows with new Low E glazed storm windows. Repair exis. historic screen/ glass storm windows to insure a tight seal. Add permanent weather stripping in lieu of replaceable caulk cord. Skilled carpenter needed.  
 
**Replace aluminum storm windows with new Low E glazed storm windows. Repair exis. historic screen/ glass storm windows to insure a tight seal. Add permanent weather stripping in lieu of replaceable caulk cord. Skilled carpenter needed.  
 
**Repair glazing on exterior of all windows. Repaint exterior of windows. Alison can repaint.  
 
**Repair glazing on exterior of all windows. Repaint exterior of windows. Alison can repaint.  
 
**While sashes are out, restore finish on interior of window trim where splintery or dry.  
 
**While sashes are out, restore finish on interior of window trim where splintery or dry.  
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#Electrical work to be completed prior to insulating walls:  
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**Ensure all basement windows are sealed, including west wall larger windows.
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#Improve weatherization and operation of front door: Need carpenter, could be same person that helps with the windows.$800 (If front door hardware is replaced, add $1000)
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**Replace transition with weather strip/ transition combination.
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**Lubricate door hinges (graphite)
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**Repair operation of first double door so that it works smoothly and is weather tight. Add closers to both doors if desired.
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**Investigate with help of a skilled carpenter if a deadbolt could be installed in lieu of turn knob/ key combination. Perhaps front door hardware could be changed entirely to new mortise set.
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**Restore missing chunk from bottom of first double door.
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#Electrical work to be completed prior to insulating walls: (Estimate $1500-$2000)
 
**Replace all wiring on exterior walls that may be original to house. Compile detailed list based on circuit diagram.
 
**Replace all wiring on exterior walls that may be original to house. Compile detailed list based on circuit diagram.
 
**Add additional outlets to rooms that have only one or two. Compile detailed list.  
 
**Add additional outlets to rooms that have only one or two. Compile detailed list.  
 
**Replace ceiling fixture in Third floor Guest Room, Studio, and Gable Room. Perhaps purchase two new hallway fixtures and use existing hallway fixtures in Guest Room and Studio.  
 
**Replace ceiling fixture in Third floor Guest Room, Studio, and Gable Room. Perhaps purchase two new hallway fixtures and use existing hallway fixtures in Guest Room and Studio.  
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#Painting: Interior this summer:  
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#Painting: Interior this summer: (Estimate $50-$80 each room for supplies)
 
**In conjunction with interior window trim work, the following rooms could be painted in the following order:  
 
**In conjunction with interior window trim work, the following rooms could be painted in the following order:  
 
##Studio ceiling, walls
 
##Studio ceiling, walls
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##Dining Room
 
##Dining Room
 
##Kitchen
 
##Kitchen
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#Minor structural repairs: Contractor required for these items $$
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**Bay Window- add bracing beneath. May require some weatherization to cantilevered floor at windows after work completed.
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**Sister cracked wood column in basement near workbench
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**Check attic joists at time when insulation is removed to see if any require sistering due to twisting or cracking. 
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I don't know when this work should be done, some I might be able to do myself:
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#Repair creaky stairs throughout.
 
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Revision as of 17:29, 17 June 2010

Work Plan Summer/ Fall 2010

  1. Insulate and air seal main attic ($1780):
    • Insulate existing hatch with foam board. Weatherstrip hatch. Build baffle around hatch to prevent insulation spillage.
    • Air sealing--general. Expose and seal all top plates using spray foam. Seal electrical penetrations, gaps between framing and sheetrock, plumbing stacks, etc. Lay insulation back down when done.
    • Blow cellulose insulation. Add blown cellulose insulation to fill gaps and voids in existing insulation and bring overall R value to R-50.
    • Ceiling slopes. Fill empty sloped ceiling cavities with cellulose insulation to ensure complete fill.
    • Some electrical work may be required to remove/ disconnect any discovered knob and tube wiring.
  1. Insulate and air seal 4 kneewall attics ($2730):
    • Cut hatches to 3 inaccessible kneewall attics. Build secure trimwork to hold new hatches in place. Prime trim.
    • Alison to paint the trimwork once completed.
    • Some electrical work may be required to remove/ disconnect any discovered knob and tube wiring.
    • Install rigid foil-faced fire-rated polyisocyanurate foamboard (Thermax, R-6.5) on vertical walls. Seal all seams. Seal gaps around perimeter with expanding foam. Block accessible floor joist cavities in attics with appropriate air-impermeable materials.
    • Air sealing. Expose and seal all gaps in kneewall attic floors with spray foam. Lay any existing insulation back when done.
    • Blow cellulose insulation. Add blown cellulose insulation to fill gaps and voids in existing insulation and bring overall R value to R-50.
  1. Weatherize windows: (Estimate $200-$300 per window)
    • Repair/ replace sashes on all windows. Replace broken sash cords. Add metal or rubber permanent weatherization strips where missing to insure tight seal when closed. Replace cracked glass with new glass or use old glass from windows from Significant Elements. Skilled carpenter needed.
    • Replace aluminum storm windows with new Low E glazed storm windows. Repair exis. historic screen/ glass storm windows to insure a tight seal. Add permanent weather stripping in lieu of replaceable caulk cord. Skilled carpenter needed.
    • Repair glazing on exterior of all windows. Repaint exterior of windows. Alison can repaint.
    • While sashes are out, restore finish on interior of window trim where splintery or dry.
    • Ensure all basement windows are sealed, including west wall larger windows.
  1. Improve weatherization and operation of front door: Need carpenter, could be same person that helps with the windows.$800 (If front door hardware is replaced, add $1000)
    • Replace transition with weather strip/ transition combination.
    • Lubricate door hinges (graphite)
    • Repair operation of first double door so that it works smoothly and is weather tight. Add closers to both doors if desired.
    • Investigate with help of a skilled carpenter if a deadbolt could be installed in lieu of turn knob/ key combination. Perhaps front door hardware could be changed entirely to new mortise set.
    • Restore missing chunk from bottom of first double door.
  1. Electrical work to be completed prior to insulating walls: (Estimate $1500-$2000)
    • Replace all wiring on exterior walls that may be original to house. Compile detailed list based on circuit diagram.
    • Add additional outlets to rooms that have only one or two. Compile detailed list.
    • Replace ceiling fixture in Third floor Guest Room, Studio, and Gable Room. Perhaps purchase two new hallway fixtures and use existing hallway fixtures in Guest Room and Studio.
  1. Painting: Interior this summer: (Estimate $50-$80 each room for supplies)
    • In conjunction with interior window trim work, the following rooms could be painted in the following order:
    1. Studio ceiling, walls
    2. Guest bedroom ceiling, walls
    3. Hallway/ stairs 3rd floor
    4. Hallway/ stairs 2nd floor
    5. Hallway/ stairs 1st floor
    6. Front Room
    7. Living Room
    8. Dining Room
    9. Kitchen
  2. Minor structural repairs: Contractor required for these items $$
    • Bay Window- add bracing beneath. May require some weatherization to cantilevered floor at windows after work completed.
    • Sister cracked wood column in basement near workbench
    • Check attic joists at time when insulation is removed to see if any require sistering due to twisting or cracking.

I don't know when this work should be done, some I might be able to do myself:

  1. Repair creaky stairs throughout.
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