Delta Kappa Epsilon » Construction http://www.vtdke.com Sigma Alpha Chapter in Blacksburg, Virginia Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:32:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Attic Renovations Nearly Complete http://www.vtdke.com/2008/03/31/attic-renovations-nearly-complete/ http://www.vtdke.com/2008/03/31/attic-renovations-nearly-complete/#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:06:05 +0000 Jim Scanlon (Spring '02) http://www.vtdke.com/?p=128 We are nearing completion of the next phase of renovation work, adding three rooms, a sitting area and a bathroom to the attic level of the DKE House.

Renovations also included installation of a new staircase, HVAC systems for the 2nd and attic levels, a fire sprinkler system for the entire house, replacement doors and windows and structural repairs.

Check out the photos below!

Many thanks to Dan Johnson (Spring ’74) for steering the fraternity through this major project!

New attic staircaseRenovated 2nd story bathroomTop of attic staircaseAttic sitting areaAttic bathroomAttic showerAttic hallwayAttic study area

]]> http://www.vtdke.com/2008/03/31/attic-renovations-nearly-complete/feed/ 0 Attic framing and HVAC work http://www.vtdke.com/2007/10/04/attic-framing-and-hvac-work/ http://www.vtdke.com/2007/10/04/attic-framing-and-hvac-work/#comments Fri, 05 Oct 2007 01:29:30 +0000 Jim Scanlon (Spring '02) http://www.vtdke.com/2007/10/04/attic-framing-and-hvac-work/ Work on the attic renovations continues… as of this week the attic framing is nearly complete and HVAC system installation continues. See the below photos to get a sense of the scale of this project. It’s easily the most substantial construction work the house has seen in years and we’re excited to move forward with it.

However, our ability to continue is subject to your financial support – after completion of framing and HVAC work we must stop until fundraising catches up with spending. Please consider supporting this needed work with a generous donation.

Photos from September 29:

Attic hallway after climbing staircase Attic room 1 Attic room 1 closet Attic bathroom Attic loft area Attic room 2 HVAC work from room 2 HVAC system from room 3 HVAC duct work

View architectural plans

]]> http://www.vtdke.com/2007/10/04/attic-framing-and-hvac-work/feed/ 0 Attic & 2nd floor work continues http://www.vtdke.com/2007/09/22/new-bathroom-and-attic-photos/ http://www.vtdke.com/2007/09/22/new-bathroom-and-attic-photos/#comments Sun, 23 Sep 2007 00:33:41 +0000 Jim Scanlon (Spring '02) http://www.vtdke.com/2007/09/22/new-bathroom-and-attic-photos/ Reconfiguration of the second level bedrooms is now complete, much to residents’ relief. Both driveway-side bedrooms received new closets and wall and ceiling work. The second level hallway has new recessed lighting and the removal of the former paddle room wall is complete, substantially opening up the space. The second level bathroom renovation is complete, with new walls and ceilings, new tile flooring, a new window and a new sink, shower and toilet.

The new staircase to the attic level is now roughed-in and the attic subflooring work is complete. Attic walls are now framed and HVAC system installation began this past week. Following this work we will have to put the project on hold until fundraising catches up – please send in your donations!

Check out these photos from 15 September:

Hallway with recessed lighting New bathroom sink New bathroom toilet and shower Roughed in staircase 1 New attic subflooring Roughed in staircase 2 Roughed in staircase 3 Attic construction facing backyard and Penn Street Attic construction facing the driveway and new staircase

Check back soon for more photos.

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Our plan is to do the second floor bathroom remodeling as well as other renovations on the second floor, install the permanent access to the attic level and complete the demolition/clearing of old rooms on the attic level.

Have a look at photos of demolition and construction in progress:

A look up the staircase at demolition and construction on the 2nd level Demolition includes removing the former paddle room wall The completely demolished bathroom on the 2nd level A look into the attic from a bedroom being renovated The demolished attic being prepared for reconstruction

This phase of the work is expected to be completed in August.

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