Project Notes 2/8/13

IS THERE SOMEONE TO PLOW?  STORM COMING.  There is salt and shovels on site. 

HVAC - PM has approved change order for the radiator upgrade in the guest bath and office bath.

AV - PM decided not to go with speakers in the master bedroom, master bath or office.  We will not be putting speakers in the breakfast nook but the wires will be buried in the ceiling and Folsom and Big Mike will note where they are located for future access.

Alarm - Has been installed and inspected.  Electrical inspector requested some additional basement work for safety.  Folsom will tighten up some hanging lights and wires.

Guest Bath - The expansion of the guest bath is complete with the exception of the soffiting of the ceiling over the tub.

Plaster - Plaster is moving along nicely with minor extras to date.

Carpentry - PM would like to replace the exterior door to the mudroom.  JB will give selection of style. 

Meeting Notes - 2/4/13

PM, PS, MN

HVAC - PM requested that Barry come to 1057 to check out duct work and system for cleaning etc.  That will happen 2/5.  

PM also requested pricing for the smaller wall hung radiators to be installed in the guest bath and the office bath.

AV - PM requested a meeting with Folsom to go over speaker and stereo locations.  PS will set up.

Plaster - We are currently well into the plaster portion of the project.  There are some fussy extras but it is mainly on course.  The 3rd floor is completed and read or paint.

Alarm - The alarm installation has started and should be done by 2/7

Plumbing - The faucet for the master bathroom tub will be on site 2/5. The plumbers can then install and the floors can be closed up.

Tile - JB will be supplying all master bath tile materials 2/6.  Tile installer will have all tile materials and specs 2/6.  Bathrooms should be ready for tile installation by early next week.

Guest Bath - Guest Bath has been demoed to the new dimensions.  Tub will be delivered on 2/7.  

Thursday Meeting Notes

Attendees: PJM, JB Clancy, PBS, Mike Norton's, Dan Colella, John Folsom

• Cabinetry - Went over shop drawings for kitchen cabinets.  
• Confirmation of refrigerator configuration. 
• Will change out range to Wolf range top. 
• Electrical - Went over lighting plans for Kitchen and Master Bath
• JB will update plans.  John Folsom is on board with all changes
• Added locations for speakers. 
• Surround sound in sitting area.
• 2 speakers in kitchen - sited front to back.
• 2 speakers in wet bar area of kitchen - sited front to back.
• 2 speakers in breakfast nook
• More to come from Electrician.
• Flooring - NOTE: Breakfast nook will be hardwood flooring not tile.
• Millingtons tasks
• Need bathtub and faucet for the Master Bath
• Need to confirm Range top choice for Main House (MH) kitchen
• Determine what electrical will be needed for makeup table as well as lighting.
• Carpentry - Wet bar area of the kitchen will have its ceiling lowered enough to cover the 2" drain pipes that had to be installed at the ceiling.
• Landscaping - Kevin will pull out hedges between garden and pool.
• Painting - Walked through with Paul Schroeder.
• Went over all issues with paint and plastering.
• Notes on this conversation to come.

Walk Through Notes 7/12/12

Security 
Don Martini from Lexington Alarm walked through the project this morning and gave us the following notes.

1. There are two existing security systems and traces of a third system in the house, a GE wireless system, an ITI wireless system and traces of a Honeywell System.  Of these systems the GE is functioning and providing  a basic system.
2. He recommends using wireless sensors on all first floor exterior doors with access to the main house including the door to the garage.  Installing wireless motion sensors strategically on the first floor and to a lessor extent on the second floor.  Installing wired keypads in the mudroom and master bedroom.  Wireless fire and CO monitoring devices can be integrated into the system along with water and temperature sensors in the basement.  A new radio would be installed in the 3rd floor storage area over the master bedroom replacing the non functioning existing radio, this would provide communication should phone lines be down.  This system would be monitored locally by Lexington Alarm, our clients have found this to be an advantage over outsourced monitoring stations.
3. Don is of the impression that the windows are fairly secure with one weak point.  The construction of the windows in inherently resistant to breaking out the whole window and climbing through, where they are vulnerable is in breaking a single pane to reach in and open the lever.  In the past he has drilled a hole through the tab of the lever and center stile the to insert a pin with a decorative finial.  This will prevent the handle from being opened

Audio/Video/Data

1.  In addition to the A/V system in the scope of the project we recommend installation of a Sonos Music System.  These systems integrate music from your own library, internet radio services, subscription music services and auxiliary inputs into an expandable distribution system.  Each zone can play independently or in combinations. They are controlled by a wireless touch screen or by apps available for iPhones/iPads.  We recommend installation in the kitchen and existing speaker locations in the dining room, living room, study and outdoor patio.  These wires and speakers look to be operational and could accommodate a Sonos system.
2. The wire lathe and plaster is known to cause poor WiFi signal.  Consideration should be given to the type of data system desired in the house.  We will follow up with recommendations on this.