Decisions and duct work
Today’s most visible bit of progress is the new duct running from the future vent hood to the eventual outside vent:
Duct for vent hood running next to the support beam
As soon as the outdoor vent cap arrives, we’ll have a hole cut in our outside wall and siding and the duct covered on the outside. Then we can redirect all of the smoke and steam from the cooktop to the outside. Hopefully not the aroma of what’s cooking though. No need to share too much with the squirrels.
The duct was installed by Mike the carpenter, who also finished up the ceiling frames and marked up the electrical changes that will be made in the next couple of days. That’s maybe the most significant bit of progress today: I spent some time this morning with George and Mike ironing out all of the outstanding questions about lighting and wiring. The electrician will be back tomorrow and/or Wednesday to finish things up, with an electrical inspection to follow by the end of the week. Having all of that resolved is a huge relief.
Markup on ceiling straps for lighting installation
There’s a ton to do in the next few days: finishing up electrical work and the electrical inspection; building inspection for all the new framing; drywall and plaster installation and inspection for that; and finalizing details on tile and installation for that. We also need to make sure we’re on track for countertop templating and delivery once the cabinets are in.
Speaking of which, the cabinets arrive a week from today! Ruskin tells me that we’re just about ready for them.
What are all these weird markings on the floor?
Anne and I had a nice dinner at Temple Bar tonight. Last night was pizza and wings from Andrea’s in Somerville. Seriously, if I come out of this project under 300 pounds, it will be a major accomplishment.