Monday, November 26, 2012

Cabinetry Shop Review


Millington cabinetry shop drawings review:

1)       Bar        
a.        Sub-Zero fridge drawers are fine – we’ve widened them to 27” (See A3.1) OK
b.       Our stiles on the door are a lot thinner (1¾”) We showed the MIllingtons a door sample that they liked and approved.  Do you need us to change this?
c.        Toe kick should have feet like other cabinetry in kitchen (see attached detail (A3.4) for profile) OK
d.       Upper cabinet doors – looking at the elevations we think we should go with four doors instead of five.  See attached detail (A3.4) OK
e.        Depth of uppers in bar should be 12” OK
f.        Bar backsplash should be 3”x6” subway tile.  OK
g.       We’d like to add (2) 1½” thick brackets supporting the uppers in the bar. OK

2)       Kitchen
a.        Range – remove ovens and add pan drawers  OK
b.       Metal range hood would be best.  OK
c.        Warming drawer below double ovens OK
d.       Profile of legs on island doesn’t appear to match original design.  See full-scale drawing on A3.4  Will change
e.        Upper tier of drawers in island should be full overlay, and their vertical dimension should be 5” (one inch less than the upper block of the legs (see A3.4)).  The face of those drawers should be flat with no bead or other moldings, and should project about an ¾” forward of the face frame below (but should still be at least an inch back from the upper block of the legs).  The rail below the drawers in the middle section of the island should not be visible below the bottom of the drawer face.  These drawers may have to be shallower than the others to accommodate the hidden rail, but the face should have the same vertical dimension (5”) as the other top drawers.  Let us know if this will be feasible. Will get back to you.
f.        We have a revised profile for the cabinet cornices, which is shown on A3.4.  OK
g.       Toe kick feet under wall ovens should be symmetrical (the one on the right is too far over).  All feet should be in the same plane as the face frame of the cabinets. Will change
3)       Sitting Room
a.        TV cabinet looks fine – but we need to add a way to access the space in the back form the pantry.  We will propose something
b.       Wainscotting details are attached (A3.2), including a new chair rail profile.  The sitting room cabinetry profiles should match theseOK
c.        We’d like to add a shallow recessed panel to the cabinet doors below the TV.  2” stiles and rails.  OK will look at

4)       Master Bath
a.        Note that our sheet A3.2 has been renamed A3.5. OK
b.       See attached drawing A3.6 for specific profiles on master bath make-up table and vanity.  OK
c.        Side elevation of vanity has been modified (see A3.5)  OK


Will we see these shop drawings again? Yes

Monday, November 19, 2012

Meeting Notes - 11/19/12

PJM, PBS, MN

Chimneys - Discussed the fact that the chimney company backed out of the project.  We will wrap the chimneys with ice and water shield around the Limestone areas.  This will protect from water until the spring when we will address the full repair.

T&M - Discussed the fact that there are a number of items that are included on a T&M basis.  These items will be submitted shortly.

Doors -  Still waiting on decision on kitchen door to exterior.  JB has been looking into this with South Shore Millworks.

Appliances - Need to clarify what we are doing for a hood at the cooktop.  If metal we will need to decide design.  If to be from cabinetry just need to know.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Monday Meeting Itinerary 11/12/12


  1. Final decisions on painting
  2. Tile for Pool - Manufacturer not recommending border
  3. Master Bath Tub
  4. Paperwork
    1. Past invoices
      1. # 1071
      2. #1072
      3. #1067
      4. #1064
    2. Next installment

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Painting notes


These are notes from the Thursday meeting with PJM, JBC and Paul Schroeder
  • We will do a mock up of one of the interior windows to determine process, finish, and cost.
  • The cracks and loose paint in the textured great room walls and ceiling may be better off, (cosmetically, cost effective and longevity) having the plasterers skim coat smooth.  The same is true for the upstairs hallway, the servants quarters bedroom ceiling and the third floor playroom ceiling.
  • As per Peter Millington, not all hairline cracks need to be addressed.
  • Archia and Final Touch Painting will continue to explore options for the finish of the heat register covers.
  • Other areas of confined peeling and cracked paint will be addressed by Final Touch Painting in their general prep work.  If any of these areas are found to have major surface adhesion issues we will bring this to the attention of Archia homes and explore our options at that point.

Monday, November 5, 2012

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.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Range top confirmation

Confirmed range top


SRT486G - 6 burners, Griddle

Refrigerator confirmation

SUB-ZERO BI-30U/O - Overlay$7,840*
* MSRP excludes sales tax, sales accessories, local delivery and installation charges. Actual prices may vary.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Thursday Meeting Itinerary


  • We will walk through with the painter to discuss extent of paint job.
  • Meet with Landscaper to discuss patios, landscape clean up and other projects.
  • We will confirm Master bath tub and tub filler. as well as other Bath fixtures.  JB will bring all information regarding.
  • JB to supply door schedule.
  • Paper work 9:00 -9:15

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Laundry - Please confirm layout

Please confirm that this is the layout we spoke of at our previous meeting