helene

notes/house/fire.md

@@ -6,13 +6,26 @@ We had a gas fireplace in our last house. It wasn't any more efficient or charmi
 
 estimate guess is at least **$8000** - even if it saves a couple hundred a month for the four cold months, it'd take ten years for them to pay off. 
 
+![fireplace](/img/glen-buck-den.jpg)
+![fireplace](/img/glen-buck-living.jpg)
+
+## Product
+
 - ✅ Gas line hook-in ( for tankless in [bath remodel](bath.md) )
-- Natural Gas Fireplaces - [dominion efficency report](https://cdn-dominionenergy-prd-001.azureedge.net/-/media/pdfs/south-carolina/save-energy/thermwise/desc-thermwise-fireplace-qualified-models.pdf)
+- Natural Gas Fireplaces - [dominion efficiency report](https://cdn-dominionenergy-prd-001.azureedge.net/-/media/pdfs/south-carolina/save-energy/thermwise/desc-thermwise-fireplace-qualified-models.pdf)
   - bi-directional ( coaxial ) direct vent with blower & temp controls
   - inserts to use existing chimneys
-  - Valor G3 / Mendota FV32
+  - **Valor G3** / Mendota FV32
   - sizes - den 30x24", living 36x24"
+- Valor G3 - https://www.valorfireplaces.com/
+  - G3.5 - https://www.valorfireplaces.com/gas-fireplace-inserts/g35.php
+  - G3 - https://www.valorfireplaces.com/gas-fireplace-inserts/g3.php
 
-![fireplace](/img/glen-buck-den.jpg)
-![fireplace](/img/glen-buck-living.jpg)
+
+## Vendors
+
+- Buck Pool and Spa - https://buckstovepoolandspa.com
+- Kirk Pool and Hearth - https://kirkspool.com
+- Bluesky Chimney Services - https://blessyourhearth.com
+- Top Hat Chimney Services - https://tophatgreenville.com
 

notes/house/helene-issues.md

@@ -70,6 +70,7 @@ We've had some hiccups along the way, so I just wanted to start list of issues w
 - downstairs ceiling repair from two separate leaks and jackhammer cracking
 - downstairs bathroom paint
 - stairwell trim paint baseboards
+- carpet to tile transition
 
 **Minor**
 - window treatments 
@@ -82,7 +83,7 @@ We've had some hiccups along the way, so I just wanted to start list of issues w
 
 - Timeliness 
   - slow pace - some contractors will work for just a couple of hours a day for a week.
-  - took **over a year** to complete the project
+  - took **over a year** to complete the project or **9 months** if you account for the truss manufacturing delay
 - very little inspection of work 
 - General contractor has only been by the site once to check up on work
   - after the trusses were installed

notes/house/helene.md

@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ Photos 📷 @ [/wha/glenridge/#helene](https://davidawindham.com/wha/glenridge/#
 
 ## Log
 
-- **25/09/28** - electrical
+- **25/09/28-29** - electricians
 - **25/09/25** - new carpet
 - **25/09/24** - new gutters
 - **25/09/23** - new subfloor / gutter removal