Monday, November 22, 2010

Fall 2010 Progress


Wild Turkeys

Fall Colors


Insulation in Lodge

Insulation in Bathhouse

Drywall in Bathhouse

Finished Cabin

Staff Cabin:

- Insulation was installed in the exterior walls
- Drywall has been installed with tape and texture and is expected to be completed by 11/27
- The exterior railing on both sides of the stairs has been fixed. It is now the same height all around.
- Front door has been painted

Lodge:

- New blown-in insulation installed in exterior walls. Kitchen portion is not yet ready and will be done next spring
- As you read this, drywall is being installed in the Sanctuary portion.
- Tape and texture has an expected completion date of 11/27
- Two new sub panels for the interior have been installed in the kitchen. This includes two breakers for temporary power inside the lodge.
- APS (Arizona Power Service) has been summoned to bring power to the Lodge and it may happen sometime before January of 2012.
- Most of the new electrical has been pulled in the Kitchen with completion most likely happening next spring.
- The foundation for the new stairs on the West side - dropping off the patio - have been formed and poured. The actual stairs and lower patio will most likely be poured in the Spring but may yet happen this year.
- All new hardware should be installed on the Lodge doors soon.
- All wiring has been installed for the sound system and overhead projector.
- The roof has been completed over the kitchen. There is a little "trim" to be completed .
- The freezer opening on the West side has been temporarily closed up for the winter. This will keep the entire Lodge "buttoned up"

Bathrooms:

- Insulation was installed in the exterior walls
- Drywall has been installed in both baths as of Friday afternoon - 11/9
- Tape and texture also to be completed by 11/27
- Water heater shed roofs are yet to be completed but possibly could be done this weekend - depending on weather

Snow is coming soon to Kamp Kipa! Once it arrives all work will be put on hold and continue with the spring thaw. Water has been shut off to avoid freezing. It has been a busy work season and God has blessed the work at Kamp.