Sunday, November 18, 2007

November 14th


:::FotoCap 1: View from Zocalo Lofts. Note the empty lot on the far right that has been zoned for new townhomes.







:::FotoCap 2: View of brickwork and windows on the west facade.







:::FotoCap 3: Close-up view of the brickwork and windows going in on the 1st Floor.







:::FotoCap 4: Progress on the roof level. Platforms being built for the air conditioning units. There will be a base layer of 7" roof insulation and then tapered insulation on top of that.






:::FotoCap 5: The best view of Downtown from the roof.








:::FotoCap 6: The best view of the Front Range around town.






Observations:::
As the building construction continues, it may be difficult to gage the progress from week-to-week, but let me assure you that the project is definitely getting closer to completion. Brick laying has been going on around the building for the past couple of weeks. Windows are being installed at the 1st Floor parking level. Window installation for the residential units is up to the 6th Floor. The stairs have been installed but not completed up to the 6th Floor. The east and west deck framing is mostly complete and the pilaster wood framing continues. Inside, work continues on the electrical and plumbing systems. The roof platform is complete and they are building the pads for the air conditioning units down the middle of the roof area. On either side will be the photovoltaic panels. The roof drains are in and roof insulation is being installed. The base layer will be a minimum of 7" insulation board and additional tapered insulation on top of that to achieve proper drainage. And did I mention that the views from the rooftop are amazing? Unfortunately, the roof will be restricted to maintenance access only.

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