The contractors are one step closer to enclosing the new library! Beginning with the north wall, framers are now placing steel studs (they're the grey vertical lines in the photo).
The second week of February should see the arrival of Central States Roofing at the site to set the roof.
The library project is approximately 2 weeks behind because of the cold and snowy weather we've been having. According to Jamie Rochleau, a September completion date is still planned.
The Building Committee was updated January 10
th on progress on the new library at 105 W. Boone Street.
A good portion of the structural steel is already in place, and Hilsabeck-Schacht Inc.’s crew is scheduled to begin putting the steel wall studs in place, beginning at the northeast corner,
on Monday, January 14
th.
Plywood sheathing to enclose the building will follow the erection of the exterior wall studs.
Roofing materials are already arriving at the building site, and Central States Roofing will be putting the roof in place after the building is sheathed – roofing is currently scheduled to begin the last week of January.
Snow and wind have been a challenge; contractors are working very hard to get the building enclosed so that work can continue inside the exterior walls. Let’s hope for a mild, dry January!
You can see the ceiling beams in this shot.
It may be hard to see, but the tallest steel here (where the people are standing) will be the front entryway to the library!
Here's a picture of the crane at work today.
