*** CONSTRUCTION UPDATE REPORT ***
FEBRUARY 7, 2011
As many of you know, the garage gate was severely damaged when someone ran their vehicle into it. The gate could not be repaired. We were advised by the insurance company that we were not to attempt to replace it before a settlement was made or they would not pay for it. Once the settlement was made , a new gate and operating mechanism were ordered. The new gate has now been installed and is in full operation
The emergency power generator failed. When the building was originally constructed some 22 years ago, the contractor apparently installed a used generator. Replacement parts are no longer available. A new generator was ordered and finally shipped from California. There was a need to transfer the generator to another truck when it reached Atlanta. During the transfer, the generator was dropped and damaged forcing us to have another new generator manufactured. This was done. The generator was successfully shipped, and is now installed and operational.
Replacement of the sliding balcony doors has begun. The new and improved door assemblies have been installed in the following units.
1A, 1B, 2A, 3A, 3B, 4B,
6A, 6B, 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B
Currently under way
4A, 2B
The remaining A and B units will be completed over the next several weeks as weather and occupancy permits. Unfortunately, this has not been a simple remove and replace process. Due to unforeseen ocean front weathering damage to the surrounding entrance structures and uncompleted work by previous contractors, several entrances required two to three days to complete instead of one. The professional engineer that we engaged to oversee the entire project is making weekly inspections to ensure that all work progresses according to spec and code.
In conjunction with the door replacements there are some minor interior repairs required. These are being accomplished by our staff as time and occupancy permits.
Painting of the units is also underway. Painting in the following units has been completed
1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3B, 4B, 6A
7A, 7B, 7C, 8C
As with all other work, painting will be completed as time and occupancy permits.
Some new sofas and love seats have been received and are in place on the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th floors. The remaining furniture should arrive toward the end of February. Delivery has been delayed by the many snow storms to hit North Carolina where the furniture is manufactured.
Kim and her staff have created a pleasant beach scene between the pool/beach access door and the pool itself. New post lamps have been installed along the path.