Week 1 was a short week - only 2 days of actual work. During those two days the guys removed all the cabinets and appliances, saving the fridge, dishwasher, and disposal as those were new appliances. We are donating the remaining appliances and cabinets to Habitat for Humanity. We did discover some 2 problems with the renovation.
Problem 1
In the bottom right photo you will see what looks like a beam coming across the space and into the wall. We thought that was only duct work for the A/C. Apparently, it also housed all the wiring for the other side of the house. The Architect believes we can run the wiring over the new beam and through the ceiling to the rest of the house. Or we will have to get "creative." Yeah, getting "creative" scares me. As in "how much more is this going to cost me" scared.
Problem 2
The other issue was with the new beam we have to put in to span the space where we will remove all the walls. We have to do a bit more carpentry in the ceiling to ensure the rafters (or are they joists? Clearly the Architect isn't writing this post) are properly supported. Apparently, the ones up there right now are just kinda laying on the beam which is twisting the beam. The Architect assured me that this isn't a problem the way it is and the new way will be much better. This information just fuels those nightmares I have where I come home and find my roof caved in during demo.
Week 2 sees further demolition, electrical, and the beginning of the structural work. Exciting!
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