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Members of the London Potters Guild have spent their weekends tearing down walls and ceilings to prepare the building for renovations. It is hot, dusty work, but lots of fun too, as we work toward our shared goal. We pulled, kicked, and chipped drywall and plaster from the walls, exposing the brick underneath. This volunteer demolition work saves us a lot of money.
Although much has to go into the dumpster, we have a significant salvage effort underway as well. Where possible, we are separating recyclable metals and other materials. We are re-using the 2x4's that were used to build the dividing walls.
We are refurbishing the existing fluorescent fixtures with new energy efficient 32W T8 fluorescent bulbs and electronic ballasts instead of the existing T12 bulbs and electromagnetic ballasts. This will save an estimated $7,000, and keep a lot from the landfill and scrap recycler.
Design work continues, and we are getting closer to a final layout and design plans.
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We begin the work with some of the refrigeration units on the wall, walls covered with boards, plaster, and/or drywall. |
The ceiling tiles are heavily damaged from the water coming in from the second floor, and the insulation is water-logged too. |
Design work continues with lots of positive input.
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This wall of the former refrigeration unit was stuck to the walls.
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A top view of the walls before the plaster and drywall was removed... |
... and a photo of the brick partially exposed. |
Teresa and Chris position a ladder under the fluorescent lights, which we have removed and will refurbish.
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We took down more than 20 lights and will refurbish them and re-hang them. |
Existing lights before... |
...and after, restored with energy efficient ballasts and light bulbs. We've purchase scaffolding to help us reach the upper walls and ceiling. |
Sometimes the brick is under 2 layers -- drywall and boards. |
Jane works with a smile, removing screws from boards we'll recycle. |
Another good "before" photo with a dividing wall still in place... |
...and the walls removed and the building opened up from back to front. |
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Past President Jane Paterak sweeps debris from a recently demoed wall.
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