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Ceiling Demolition Has Been Postponed!
We have a bit
of bad news. We met with the
Burlington Fire Department and
with our current sprinkler
system contractor. They were
quite nice, gracious, and
supportive of our efforts, but
after discussing our short and
mid term goals, we have
determined that it would be in
the co-op's best interest to
wait until just before
the beginning of the official
roof renovation to remove the
tiles. That way we won't have to
pay our sprinkler system
contractor to have the lower
sprinklers capped off (a
requirement for removing the
ceiling tiles). If we time the
ceiling tile removal to happen
just before construction starts
on the roof, we save the added
expense because the sprinkler
system will be replaced around
that time anyway.
But we are
still having a work party this
weekend
It’s a bummer, we know, but we still have plenty
of other demo and general housekeeping projects left to do. So the
show will go on, but we will be leaving the tiles up until a little
later. The tile demolition party will happen eventually, but has
been officially postponed. We still look forward to seeing anyone
still interested in coming down, there’s still plenty to keep us
occupied.
Hope to see you there.
Nate Perry
Volunteers Needed: Calling all Handymen and
Handywomen
If you have any DIY or construction/demolition experience, or are
just interested in an adventure we want you to sign up for a 4 hour
shift. We will have one shift Friday night from 6-10; Saturday we will
have 3 shifts 8-noon, noon to 4, and 4 to 8; and Sunday we will have
a shift from 1 to 5pm. Volunteers are welcome to work as many shifts
as they would like, we just need to ensure we have a steady supply
of workers during all shifts. Sunday afternoon will be cut short or
reduced to cleanup if we get the ceiling knocked out early.
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Wanted: Do you have a scissor lift,
scaffolding, or other tools you are willing to
share to help us get the job done right? If so, please
contact us at
volunteer@companyshopsmarkert.coop |
Come prepared for hard work:If you are able bodied, able to work carefully in
potentially hazardous demolition conditions, and are up to the
challenge and satisfaction of a hard job done well, please sign up.
To volunteer, please email volunteer@companyshopsmarket.coop with
your name, preferred work shift, and a way to contact you for
confirmation of your shift and/or additional information.
Shifts Available:
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Friday, Oct 16th
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Saturday, Oct 17th
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8am-12pm
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12pm-4pm
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4pm-8pm
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Sunday, Oct 18h
We'll have food! Most
likely, we'll be serving Zacks Hotdogs. A Downtown Burlington
institution since 1928!
Disclaimer: It is up to each volunteer to
bring their own eye, ear, & respiratory protection. It is advised
that you bring a thick long sleeved shirt and thick leather work
gloves. Gardening gloves will not protect you from these tiles. This
is an environment where a constant state of awareness of your
surroundings is critical. Construction goggle or other eye
protection and protective ear plugs are also recommended. Each
volunteer will be required sign a waiver that you understand the
conditions and do not hold the coop liable for any danger that you
may place yourself in by volunteering for this work.
Tests NEGATIVE for Lead Paint and Asbestos:
We had the paint on the tiles tested for lead and the tests came
back negative. We tested the loose insulation above the ceiling
tiles for asbestos and the tests came back negative. To the best of
our knowledge, the paint and insulation are lead and asbestos free.
But we do suggest that proper respiratory protection be used at all
times on the job site.
Jobsite rules:
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You must sign a liability waiver before
entering the building while construction is going on.
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You must wear heavy protective work gloves
when handling the tin tiles.
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No one under the age 18 will be allowed on
the jobsite.
If
you have questions, please contact
volunteer@companyshopsmarket.coop
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