Hurricane Charley Roof Construction Project

June 6, 2005 Update

Day one is over. RLJ has started removing tile from the 12th floor and some tile chips are finding themselves all the way down to the ground in front of the building. Not good for ignorant guests. Mabry Brothers has marked and cut the lines to the units from second floor up to and including the 8th floor at 35, 36 and 37 risers. A good start there. West Coast Roofing moved the crane into position, put a pot-a-potty on the roof and proceeded to remove the roof panels from the inside facing penthouse sloped roofs and are moving towards the river side at both structures. The goal is To have the tectum removed on those inside faces Tuesday with the installation of sub-fascia, metal deck, plywood and dry-in. Should be completed by Wednesday at the latest.

The first mast climber has been completed and H & E will be back on Tuesday to set up the second one at the 36 riser. The 37 riser will be set up when  the base machine shows up.

Met with Dan this morning and discussed the fencing issue. It was decided to block off the entire property including along the beach and water's edge from traveling guests and short-cutters. The will have to walk around the entire property from the street. We will also erect a temporary gate across the entry drive tomorrow accessible only to workers and contractors. This afternoon we had three people (families) cut across property under the crane boom on their way to the north tower. I don't want to be responsible for them getting hurt and I don't think the board does either. By the way, if you want to come on property, you must wear a hard hat - no excuses.

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