Things seem to go so slowly until I look back at the pictures of what has been done so far. Progress is being made.
Today the rest of the ceiling drywall in the suite went up. The stairway slanted wall was done first. I had cut it a little too big, not being able to measure accurately. Dave and I struggled to get it into place. As well, the backing put into the east side wasn’t staying in place, so the drywall kept raising up. I’m confident the weight of the ceiling will keep it down. I’ll get up into the attic and secure it when there is time.
The attic hatch was cut from the ceiling before putting this piece up. Again, a measurement glitch meant that the piece was two inches too long.
This piece of drywall needed a light hole. This is what happens when you go to fast – you make mistakes. I measured 22″ from the wrong edge of the drywall. As well, there was a 3/8″ gap at one end where it joins the slanted wall. I asked Dave if he wanted me to cut another and throw this one out. He said he could work with it. I patched the hole with OSB backing and screws holding the patch in.
I completed most of the vent stack. I’m missing one 3″ 45° elbow. I’ll get it from Home Depot. Rona (College Mall) doesn’t have any in stock, but Rona+ (Southgate) does. I hate going to Rona+. Canadian Tire only has street elbows, not regular. Emco likely has everything but is more expensive. Plus, Home Depot is faster – in and out.
The rest of the protector plates (“bang plates”) were installed above the electrical panel and above the bathroom wiring. Blocking was put in to secure the gang boxes for the fan.
The fuzzy green stuff was completed in the bathroom wall. Can you tell I’m trying to use up pieces? They are held in with drywall screws and compression.
Next came the dryer outlet. I had mistakenly put in a 4″ box rather than 4-11/6″. The former has only two screws and the latter four necessary to hold the outlet. Duh. Anyway, this is now done.
And tomorrow is yet another day. Four more full days to go.