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Rectory Renovation

 

Construction has commenced on the addition/renovation to the Rectory. Additional space is being added to the home to accommodate the Visconti family. Expected completion is December 2002. We'll update the photos as construction progresses.

Excavation began the week of September 16 . . .

      
 

. . . just before some heavy rains

Footings for the addition are poured the first week of October . . .

 
 

Despite poor weather, the foundation is in by Columbus Day weekend, . . .

. . . backfilled and crawlspace slab poured the week following.

 
 

Framing of the first floor begins the week of October 21 . . .

By the first weekend in November the second story is framed and the windows are in.

 
 

On November 9 Fr. Visconti was formally installed as Rector. Roof is complete and french doors were also installed.

Nov. 17: A rainy week, but some exterior work continues; plumbers and electricians have begun work inside.

 
 

Nov. 24: preparation for residing the entire Rectory begins with the removal of old exterior.

Dec. 1: siding work continues

Snow the next week, but progress made on the interior . . .

but by the 15th, the exterior is complete except for the landscaping

As Christmas nears, interior finish work and molding are underway

By New Year's Eve, walls are primed and ready for paint. New underground utility service will replace the low hanging present service from the street.

 
 

Through January and February electrical and plumbing finish work was accomplished. During Presidents' Week kitchen cabinets and appliances are installed in anticipation of the Visconti's occupancy.

And finally, the landscaping . . .

   
 

Rear area is re-graded, stumps removed and driveway base installed just before Easter

The following week many plantings arrive

Then the Belgium Blocks and sprinkler lines are installed . . .

     

 

 

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Revised Friday, December 30, 2005 10:48 AM