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David Hamann WR Administrator WR Patron Offline papadave Posts: 5,701 Pasco WA Washington USA Gender: Jet 1014VSI	Re: Finally Building a Shop! Reply #90 - Apr 2^nd, 2012 at 10:10pm Richard Beversdorf wrote on Apr 2^nd, 2012 at 9:53pm: Well, I got the estimate for the AC/Heat Pump today. bang head smiley=shake head.gif bang head Boy did I blow that one! bang head comfort is expensive.
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Mike Baber WR Addict WR Supporter Offline When all else fails, ask someone who knows! Posts: 5,969 Cross Hill South Carolina USA Gender:	Re: Finally Building a Shop! Reply #91 - Apr 2^nd, 2012 at 10:14pm That means you got to sweet talk mama some more... get to it before she changes her mind on the shop completely!!!
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Reply #92 - Apr 3^rd, 2012 at 6:58am

That's very true. But Joanie's been very generous and good natured about the entire adventure smilies=bowdown. I was in pretty good shape until the AC/Heat pump came in a grand over budget. bang head

I was hoping that a less expensive mini-split AC system would work. But there were a few too many complications that could cause problems. That and I've read some less than complimentary reviews about them. So I decided to go with a more conventional split system. In the long run this is a better choice.

Right now we're about a week behind schedule. The electric is all run and the mains were pulled yesterday. Roofing should be completed by Thursday and the thing rocked in by Friday. If that happens, I can start painting over the weekend.

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Breck Whitworth WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 2,227 Gulfport Mississippi USA Gender: PM 3520-B	Re: Finally Building a Shop! Reply #93 - Apr 3^rd, 2012 at 4:23pm Regardless of any set backs just remember this is your turning Castle! A dream come true. You get what you pay for, good stuff never come cheap IMHO, unless it is given as a gift. smiley=lolk.gif
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Reply #94 - Apr 3^rd, 2012 at 7:31pm

So true, Breck! It's just a bit aggravating. But had I known in advance, I'd have budgeted for it anyway, so is there really any loss other than the frustration? Not really, other than losing time being frustrated.

The electric runs were completed today and the box wired, breakers are in!

Attic flooring, completing the roof, AC/Heat and maybe installing windows and doors are planned for tomorrow. Thursday the insulation and drywall is 'supposed" to go in. At least that's the plan!

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Reply #95 - Apr 4^th, 2012 at 7:11pm

No AC, only half the roof work got done and the waste pile is building up. Getting further and further behind schedule.

Time to improve contractor moral. I'll do this with a few encouraging words and by withholding payment until things are back on schedule Wink

The attic flooring was completed---an hour job that took all morning. It appears that a new guy brought in to help speed things up slowed down the other two that were actually getting things done.

Suffice it to say, I'm not a happy camper (hang on, more cliche's coming). I may be reading the riot act tomorrow morning. Time to kick this thing into gear, get a move on, light a fire under them, show my A, have a hissy fit, show 'em who's boss----LOL Grin

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David Hamann WR Administrator WR Patron Offline papadave Posts: 5,701 Pasco WA Washington USA Gender: Jet 1014VSI	Re: Finally Building a Shop! Reply #96 - Apr 4^th, 2012 at 10:09pm just tell them either get with the program or you will bring in Mike Holmes and crew.
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Mike Baber WR Addict WR Supporter Offline When all else fails, ask someone who knows! Posts: 5,969 Cross Hill South Carolina USA Gender:	Re: Finally Building a Shop! Reply #97 - Apr 4^th, 2012 at 10:37pm Tell em either do what you were hired to do or you'll replace them, theirs plenty of other contractors out their looking for work ya know... and your crew knows that! No work... No Pay!
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Richard Beversdorf Senior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 326 Pawleys Island South Carolina USA Gender:	Re: Finally Building a Shop! Reply #98 - Apr 5^th, 2012 at 6:31am Yeah, that approach starts this morning!
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Guy Bratt WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 940 Richmond Michigan USA Gender: Robust American Beauty Rikon 70-100	Re: Finally Building a Shop! Reply #99 - Apr 5^th, 2012 at 3:21pm I saw a cartoon once, the caption asked who has no concept of time? answer was a pic of a disheveled man on a desert island and a building contractor. Threats of termination might work. I'd try pizza and pop for lunch and some good natured prodding. I always felt appreciated when the boss bought lunch.
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Art Smith Junior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 39 Sarasota Florida USA Gender:	Re: Finally Building a Shop! Reply #100 - Apr 5^th, 2012 at 6:22pm Just mention in passing that you're planing on a huge party with lots of beer and high quality steaks on the barbie when the shop gets done, and that they are all invited. smiley=beer.gif
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JimQuarles WR Addict WR Patron Offline WR Rocks, BIG Time! Posts: 13,194 Glendale, AZ Arizona USA Gender:	Re: Finally Building a Shop! Reply #101 - Apr 5^th, 2012 at 11:02pm Art Smith wrote on Apr 5^th, 2012 at 6:22pm: they are all invited. But only if it gets done on time!
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Richard Beversdorf Senior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 326 Pawleys Island South Carolina USA Gender:	Re: Finally Building a Shop! Reply #102 - Apr 6^th, 2012 at 7:30am Nice didn't work with these guys. And on time was supposed to be today. They won't make it. smiley=shake head.gif They need to insulate, put up all the dry wall, lights, connect the electric, install all the outlets, run the trim work. So there goes having it done by my birthday!
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Mike Baber WR Addict WR Supporter Offline When all else fails, ask someone who knows! Posts: 5,969 Cross Hill South Carolina USA Gender:	Re: Finally Building a Shop! Reply #103 - Apr 6^th, 2012 at 11:02am Sorry to hear that Richard, I know you were looking forward to getting in their and doing some turning.
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Breck Whitworth WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 2,227 Gulfport Mississippi USA Gender: PM 3520-B	Re: Finally Building a Shop! Reply #104 - Apr 6^th, 2012 at 11:57am I agree hold the money completely out of their reach until they comply with agreed upon progress. The money is the only thing some contractors are interested in or worried about. No money usually motivates the unmotivated. smiley=lolk.gif
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