Weekly Reflection Day 6

This week we learned a lot about the right way to do things. On Monday when we began work we learned that many contractors don't put up strapping prior to sheetrock. This is due to the extra cost of putting it up. However by putting up the strapping it just adds more rigidity to the ceiling and should help stop it from sagging. However, when contractors do put up strapping they then according to the schools electrician run the wiring in between it. He says this is not good due to the fact that if some screws through the sheetrock later they could hit a wire. Due to this he instead drills through the joists to make a path for the wire up and out of the way. This will lead to a safer space down the road. We also learned about staining and applying urethane to the trim boards. This is a longer processes then many would think due to the time it takes to apply all the coats. These are important things to know just incase we do anything like this again. One other thing we learned is the map out where the lights are going in and make sure that they will throw off enough light. I did enjoy the work we have done so far. Insulation was a little bit of a drag. This is partly due to the full body suits we needed to put on to complete this job. However, putting up strapping was very fun and urethane and stain were the same. We were asked to complete all of these tasks to ensure it was done correct. Also due to proper planning by the people from maintenance everything has gone off without a hitch. The only thing that may not have been in the plan is we had to wait for urethane to dry. So during that time we helped fill some holes for the people at the ski area. This type of thing was not only fun but will benefit us. It is just like all we have done this week. Help us gain knowledge on many parts of the building process. Just this week we have done electrical, framing, carpentry, and landscaping. Which are great skills to have. All of this also help us achieve our goals of learning about building and helping plan the project and once completed it will give back to the community. That is a positive way to end a positive week.

Beginning of the week!

Middle of the week!

End of the week!