Update 3/12

Ovation Development
634 Webster Street, NW

Progress To Date: March 12, 2007


With the break of the cold weather last week, we were able to clear the site of trash and construction debris. Gravel has been spread over the dirt floor of the lower level and a path has been cleared for the concrete truck to back into the site and pour the concrete floor. Minor adjustments were made to the framing of the second floor unit to accommodate changes in the placement of appliances and mechanicals. With the installation of the staircase from the first floor, the upper unit framing is complete except for construction of stair wall.

After adjustments to the floor plan which allowed us to expand closet space, the interior framing of the main floor of the lower unit is now nearly complete. PEPCO has required that the electrical service entry be moved from the rear (where it is now) to the front of the house for the new service. Because our electric line in the rear is connected to another house on the street, we needed to obtain their permission (which was granted) to move their service entry from the rear to the front at the same time we move ours (at our expense). When that is accomplished, our electrician will run the wiring to the units.

With the softening of the ground, we were able to dig the trench beneath the front yard to the water meter. When the plumbing hookup is complete, we will pour the floor for the lower level and run the risers up to the units. When the framing is complete and the floor is poured, we will request another draw from the bank to order cabinets, flooring, and appliances.