Coupeville Library Expansion -- Week 11

Week 11 saw a lot of additional work inside the library to get ready for sheet rock on the wall. Electrical rough-in occurred throughout the week and is very nearly complete. A new gable appeared (see photo below) on the south roof of the building and will provide a cover for the new back entry to the building. Workman also place tie-downs on the roof that will hold the solar panels firmly in place. Toward the end of the week, work continued on the new front entrance to the building and forms are being completed to allow the pouring of concrete steps. Fascia on the roof edges should be completed early next week and roofers may be able to begin shingling by week end.

The new gable on the south side of the building will cover the rear entry to the expanded library.

These are tie-downs for the solar panels that will be placed on the roof. The solar panels will provide electrical power to the building and on bright sunny days will feed electricity back to the power grid. This will provide significant electrical savings in operating the library.

The forming for the front steps to the library was started this week. Concrete will be poured next week. The rock wall seen on the left in the photo borders the handicap entry sidewalk that will provide a nearly level entry in addition the steps.