Project YIPPEE: Construction Overview
VERSION 7

Introduction to Version 7:
(January 2007)

Yes, the yurts are all now raised! However, C+C are not finished with Project YIPPEE. The date for moving into the MLA yurts is not even being guessed at yet.

This Construction Overview, consisting of all remaining construction as of 1/1/07, is sorted into groups based on when tasks can be done. As tasks are completed, they will be moved to the bottom. This will leave only remaining and in progress tasks at the top. Previously completed tasks have been removed from this version.

And now, on with the...

REMAINING CONSTRUCTION:
(January 2007)

Cassandra continues to live onsite and work on construction. Chris continues to travel for his employer, and is generally onsite, working on construction, on weekends. Helpers must follow the MCS-Safety Protocol. {{llinkk} Special accomodations are needed for the few remaining tasks requiring outside contractors. Special accomodations are also arranged for Cassandra during use of the generator and other unsafe equipment. Safety of tools and materials is an ongoing coordination task. There are numerous ongoing coordination and management tasks. But, listed here, are merely the main construction type of tasks.

Ongoing:

• (303.00) Erosion control: driveways, pipelines, silt fences [in prog]
• (275.04) Materials transport/inventory [in prog]
• (288.00) Wood for burning [in prog]
• (213.36) Site Cleanup [in prog]
• (305.00) Bug control [in prog]
• (301.00) Organize Shed [in prog]
• (300.45) Woodstove maintenance/problems

Winter:

• (213.10) Attach plywood underneath- WC [in prog]
• (300.41) Park Ave heating installion, yr 2 [in prog]
• (213.54) Cover doors (between yurts)
• (213.55) Temporary door awnings
• (226.36) Shutdown SIPPEE
• (213.01) Attach posts and beams, rim joists and post supports, joists to beams and platform [in prog]
• (213.04) Attach decking [in prog]
• (213.16) Connect the two yurts
• (213.34) Winterize construction site [in prog]
• (310.00) Winter access to worksite(includes keeping deck clear) [in prog]
• (213.47) Woodshed #2 [in prog]
• (213.45) Bracing: yurt platforms [in prog]
• (213.46) Bracing: deck [in prog]
• (213.48) MLA Flooring: shim
• (213.17,213.18) Internal Walls + Loft construction
• (213.09) Electric, in-platform
• (213.22) Kitchen cabinets/counter installation
• (213.24) TV loft adaptation
• (300.42) Retape CAP/drip edge until can be redone
• (300.43) Temporary skirting
• (213.25) Power house: clearing
• (213.51) Clear trees by Utility shed
• (303.07) Erosion control: Clear out behind util shed and trench
• (303.16) Repairs: Woody Walkway
• (303.17) Drainage below retaining wall
• (303.19) Culvert header repair
• (279.03) Stain/Seal deck parts (railing posts)
• (300.44) Add sediment filtration (PA)

Not Until Spring:

• (213.12) Utility Shed built
• (213.50) Construct power house
• (213.07) Radiant floor heating [WC in prog]
• (213.08) Plumbing, in-platform (MLA)
• (213.53) Reinforce under bathtub
• (213.10) Attach insulation + plywood underneath (MLA)
• (303.09) Slope of trenches behind boiler
• (303.18) Ditch uphill side of driveway top
• (213.05) Deck: stairs (north side)
• (213.52) Construct south side stairs
• (213.06) Deck: railing
• (213.56) Construct yurt entry awnings
• (213.58) Install yurt window awnings
• (300.46) Set up outdoor woodstove use(yr 2)
• (226.34) Reopen GIPPEE (in spring)
• (226.37) Reopen SIPPEE (in spring)
• (239.10, 239.11) If Hydro: trench and piping, install turbine, other equip and wiring
• (239.10, 239.11) If Solar: install ground mounts, panels, wiring to power house, install other equip and wiring
• (299.00) Biodiesel: Locate source(s), Establish onsite storage, Transport/delivery arrangements
• (213.37) Connect water and heating pipes into yurt's systems [WC in prog]
• (213.39) Radiant flooring loops filled and primed WC
• (213.40) Radiant flooring loops filled and primed MLA
• (213.41) Install hot water tank
• (213.42) Install pressure tank
• (213.38) Install water filtration
• (300.33) Dismantle woodstove heating and use radiant floor heating (WC)
• (213.19) Plumbing finish 30'
• (213.20) Electric finishing 20/30'
• (213.49) MLA Flooring: clean and repair
• (213.31) Flooring finish
• (213.23) Installation of: Shelvings
• (213.32) Installation of: Appliances

Move! (up to MLA) can commence (205.05)

yippee!

Convert Park Ave to WC, and Complete:

• (213.08) Plumbing, in-platform [in prog]
• (262.07) Electric 14' (interior)
• (262.06) Plumbing, interior and hookup [in prog]
• (304.01) Bed frame down
• (304.02) Woodstove pipe hole permanent patch
• (304.03) Walls finished and extended to full
• (304.04) Shower installed
• (304.05) Flooring sanded, cleaned and finished
• (304.06) Convert studor valve to interior intake and patch yurt
• (304.07) Install W/D
• (304.08) Install wardrobe/shelving
• (262.08) WC Entry deck railing

2nd Move! (Chris' office into WC and all remaining belongings) can be done (205.06).

Yippee!

Post Move:

• Poocham house can be quit!
• (202.00) Clean hell house
• (200.00) Give notice to landlord
• (223) Satellite installed (if decide to use that for internet)
• (224) Internet/computers network
• (303.00) Erosion control: driveways, pipelines, silt fences [in prog]
• (276.02) Plant seed along main driveway
• (260.40) Storage Shed: roof finished
• (260.50) Storage Shed: Weatherproof [in prog]
• (213.14)Wood Shed: roof finished
• (213.11) Attach skirting (MLA)
• (262.13) Redo drip edge/C.A.P. (WC)
• (213.11) Attach skirting (WC)
• (213.57) Deck: facing boards
• (226.35) Dismantle GIPPEE
• (226.38) Dismantle SIPPEE

YIPPEE!

(203.00) Relax!
(226.24) Team YIPPEE Hat Retirement Party