We are pleased to give our friends a report on the projects that were completed in the summer and fall of 2009. Many of these planned projects were announced at our support members meeting in June, and also mentioned in our August newsletter. Some of the projects completed were added later as our needs saw fit. Our main goal this year was to focus on energy saving projects, thereby reducing our energy consumption, and to see quick returns on our investments.
Infirmary Building
·Second floor resident’s room ceiling framed, insulated and sheet rock hung. The room had a drop ceiling in poor shape and we were losing heat. Ed D, Ben A, John S and Will W did a great job.
·Eight (8) new energy efficient windows were installed on the second floor. The old windows were French style and were beyond repair. Thanks go to Jim Brown for the installation, even though he wasn’t feeling well.
·An additional six (6) inches of blown in insulation was put in thesecond floor attic. The attic had only 6–8″ inches before the improvement.
·Another twelve (12) inches of blown in insulation was put in the first floor attic. A good part of the area had only four (4) inches of insulation, one area had none at all. Thanks go to Jim Brown, Roger I and John M for both these insulation projects.
·New building siding has been put up and was caulked, primed and painted. The East side is about 95% complete. Great siding job by Gary T, and painting by Mark D and Sean M.
·An updated television antenna was installed along with a proper grounding rod. Updated antenna cable was also run to each individual room. The switch to digital TV has been challenging for us, mainly due to our distance from the Syracuse broadcasts. Thanks go to Steve D for all the time and effort to complete this.
·Hot water pipes and tanks were insulated in the Infirmary basement. Mark B saw this through.
A Building
·An additional twelve (12) inches of blown in insulation was put in the attic. Jim Brown, Roger I and John M did a great Job!
·Hallways, bathrooms, railings, doors, floors, and trim work on all three floors have been painted. Real nice job, thanks go to Mark Dand Joe C.
·The chimney did not get repaired this year because of time restraints and the high cost of a man lift.
·A digital antenna was mounted on the roof: and all new antenna cable put in. Super job by Steve D!
B Building
·New fiberglass double doors have been installed for our main entrance. The old doors were rusting and were not very energy–efficient. Ed D, Don N and Gary T. Great job guys!
·The wheelchair ramp foundation has been reinforced. The foundation walls were crumbling from years of snow and ice buildup. Also a sidewalk section pad was poured. Thanks go to Mark C and Mark D and Gary T for their hard work.
·A lot of door hardware has been replaced so doors shut and latch properly. Ed D was responsible for completing this as well as the next project listed.
·Two shower stalls have been repaired and are now in good working order.
·The chimney has been repaired including proper flue piping installed. Thank you to Ralph Eastman.
Star Building (Kitchen & Dining Hall)
·The entire roof has been coated with a fibered aluminum roof coating. Thank you Mark D and Mark M for the hard work in the hot weather.
·Metal doors that were worn out have been replaced and other doors repaired. Thanks to Ed D for all your time and effort!
·Twelve (12) inch thick ceiling insulation panels were installed in the dining room, kitchen and recreation room. We have had problems with ice formation on the edges of the roof due to heat loss and water would leak into the dining room and kitchen. Great job by Jim Brown. Bill K and Billy C working around meals and getting the job done so quickly.
Projects completed are very important, but day to day jobs are very important as well. A very special thanks goes to all the men who work very hard every dayto make Unity Acres the great place that it is.
Mark Baker