Work in Progress: Our New Sanctuary (Page 2)

Important Notice: Our contractor has notified us that the closure of the two driveways on Mesa Verde Drive will likely occur between March 31 to April 14. They will need that time to demolish the existing concrete and reconfigure it to today’s acceptable standards. During that time we will use the entrance on Adams Ave to enter and leave the property. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Work continues on the new sanctuary. Most notably is the painting of…

Important Notice: Our building contractor will be making the connection to the water main this Sunday morning between 9 am and 1 pm behind the new sanctuary. It is the only time they can do it because there is a medical facility in the Torelli Real Estate building that can’t have the water shut off between Monday and Saturday. During this time the water will be completely shut off to our property. There will be upgraded portable toilets available in…

Lots of activity at the construction site this week – both inside and outside. Interior walls are being prepared for primer and paint while the concrete floor has had the initial polishing. Outside the site work will start to ramp up with the storm water drain lines being placed along with irrigation lines in preparation for the eventual pavers that cover the majority of the area. Photo: The stucco is complete and the scaffolding has been taken down to allow…

The third and final coat of stucco has been applied and it reveals the final color of the exterior walls. The windows and doors are scheduled for installation now that the stucco is completed and the metal frames have been installed. Interior work continues with a slight change in the position of the podium after conferring with Reverend Sian. Photo: The Nanawall is here! The Nanawall is here! The first section of the Nanawall is in position and the other…

The second coat of stucco has been applied to all prepared exterior surfaces. The third coat will be applied at the end of this week assuming the previous coat has dried sufficiently. The windows and doors are scheduled for installation after the final coat of stucco has completely dried. Interior work continues with drywall and electrical and audio/visual installation nearing completion. The builder still believes that the project is on time. Photo: Rev. Sian discussing the podium location with (left)…

The first coat of stucco has been applied to all prepared exterior surfaces. The second and third coats will be applied once they have dried thoroughly. Next the windows and doors are scheduled for installation after the final coat of stucco has completely dried. Interior work continues with drywall and electrical and audio/visual installation nearing completion.

The work continues on the new sanctuary. At last week’s construction meeting, we were joined by the architect who was pleased at the progress of the project. They did make a few suggestions that were minor but will make a difference in the finished space overall. The new audio booth has been roughed in and the music sub-committee for sanctuary construction has been consulted to weigh in on the details. The rain forecast for this week has delayed the first…

The work continues at a rapid clip. The interior ceiling of the sanctuary has been painted black before the suspended ceiling is installed and the three operable skylights have been placed and tested. Drywall continues to be installed on the walls and part of the ceiling. The creation of the raised platform for the pulpit and choir areas has begun. The substructure will be eventually covered in oak. Preparations for the application of stucco on the exterior walls continues and…

Enjoy the time-lapse video of the Sanctuary Construction thru January 2025.

The work continues on the new sanctuary. The high tech roof membranes are in place on the main roof and the canopy roof, they come with an unbelievable fifty year warranty. The HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system is currently being installed on the main roof with the related ductwork entering the ceiling of the sanctuary. The interior ceiling of the sanctuary is being prepared to be painted black before the suspended ceiling is installed. Preparation for the application…

The work continues at the construction site with many activities taking place at once. The new roofing system is mostly in place on the main roof and now the canopy roof is being treated with the same roofing treatment that should provide many years of carefree service. Other work includes insulating the interior walls and ceiling. Work on the exterior in preparation for stucco is almost done which means the stucco could be applied in the next few weeks.

The work continues at the construction site at a rapid pace. The new roofing system is largely in place and the exterior walls are mostly wrapped with black waterproof building paper in anticipation of being covered with stucco. Other work includes completing the framing of the interior walls. Want to catch the construction action in real time? Check out the Live Sanctuary Cam!