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Crane Day
Crane setting up on Main Street
Tuesday was Crane Day in Monterey. We shut down the 6000 block of Main Street for a few hours in the morning as we lifted the roof panels into place for the First National Bank of Monterey(FNBM) Annex project.
The panels are 2′ wide by 40′ +/- in length making them somewhat unwieldy to handle, but minimizing the number of splices required. Fewer splices will mean less maintenance over the life of the roof.
MR-24 Panels being lifted to the roof of the Annex
The crane was set up in front of the bank and we closed the street for several hundred feet in both directions. Forklifts were used to maneuver the panels around to where the crane could pick them up. The lengths made the use of a spreader bar and tag lines necessary. We reviewed safety issues with our crew and our Safety Officer, Will Pearson, went down to make sure things were done correctly. We took extra effort to contact all the affected businesses so they were aware of the situation. The Town of Monterey took advantage of the situation and cleaned the street while we had it shut down. It ended up only taking about three hours in the morning so we were done and the streets were open before the noon “rush hour”. It was St. Patrick’s Day after all!
We are installing an BMC MR-24 Roof on this building. FNBM already has this roof on the last addition and has appreciated its weathertightness and low maintenance. The conditions we have on this building allow us to install the panels with limited splices and only two roof penetrations. This should be an exceptionally tight roof as well.
MR-24 qualifies as an economical and environmentally sound solution due to the use of recyclable material and its design allowing minimal heat transfer. We installed two layers of insulation for a total rating of R-38 in the roof.
We are also installing MR-24 over an existing area of flat roof on the existing bank building. this should solve some leak problems they have experienced as well as providing some additional insulation. The MR-24 has a somewhat reflective finish which will help reduce heat gain in the summer.
Update 4-2-09: Jeff Kenney at the Culver Citizen picked up this post and reprinted it. Hey, we’re almost famous!
Culver Citizen reprint of Crane Day from our blog
Happy New Year, 2009!
Happy New Year to everyone! We all have high hopes for what the new year will bring, despite the somewhat depressing news brought to us by the national media. Personally I want to take a positive attitude and look at last year’s slow down as producing some pent up demand for some growth! I can’t say that my crystal ball is any better than yours, but keeping a positive attitude can’t hurt.
2009 is a bit of a milestone for Easterday Construction Co., Inc. too. The early history of our company is bit sketchy, but our earliest record of completed work is the dedication stone on the south side of the Culver Elementary School Gym which says the gym was built in 1929 by Russell L. Easterday Construction and Supply Company. That would have to be one of the earliest incarnations of our company which puts us at 80 years old this year!
Proposed Culver Elementary School Gym Addition
At the time of construction, the gym was the High School Gym. Through changes over the years, it has served as a Jr. High School Gym and now the Elementary School Gym. The Adminstration is currently considering renovations including roof work, changing the interior floor plan, installing new bleachers and building an addition on the west side to correct problems with the existing locker room. The gym is located across the street from our office in Culver. We look forward to the opportunity to participate in this project if it moves forward.
I met Judge Wendall C. Tombaugh late last year to discuss a project at his home. It was interesting talking to him as he is a former Culver resident (moving away in 1929) and knew of our company from those days until today. It’s always interesting to hear history of our Company from the perspective of those on the outside. It’s also interesting that his recollections back date our beginnings even further. First hand accounts are getting harder and harder to come by.
I’ve kind of rambled here, but here’s wishing everyone a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous New Year!
Kevin
Pippenger Porch
We were recently called back to complete some remodeling on a home that we had been to several times in the past. One of the projects we completed for the previous owner was the addition of a screened porch and new rear entrance. Before the addition, there had been a small landing in front of the lower level doors. The door on the upper lever was disconnected from the lower level with a steep slope between the two.
Mentone Garden Court Open House
Thursday, June 19th, was the Open House and dedication of Mentone Garden Court. 
The dedication was attended by representatives from all of the organizations involved as well as local officials, current residents and prospective residents. Dean Byers, Vice President of Garden Court, made the introductions and the President of the Mentone Chamber of Commerce had the honor cutting the ribbon with the big scissors.
I was pleased to hear many compliments from residents that have moved in during the last month. I spoke with several residents during the ceremonies and also sat and talked with some of them while enjoying refreshments. They all seemed pleased with the new facility.
