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title: Hurricane Helene
image: https://davidawindham.com/wha/helene-1.jpg
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# Helene

![](/img/helene-1.jpg)



**24/10/05** - Hurricane Helene rolled through last week and did some damage mainly from the three and a half ton oak tree that fell on the house. I'm taking photos and making notes here to keep up with the details. I wrote up a post @ [/posts/hurricane-helene](/posts/hurricane-helene) and published additional damage and construction photos 📷 @ [/wha/glenridge/#helene](https://davidawindham.com/wha/glenridge/#helene)



## Log

- 4/10 - **Roof** replaced - 7am -> 6pm - finished 
- 4/02 - **windows** replaced (+ sunroom/office)
- 3/26 - CPW marked utility lines for gas 
- 3/36 - [studio](/notes/house/studio.md) cabinets installed
- 3/25-26 - Ferqueron & Sons - remove two side pines and rear leaning oak 🌳
  - grind two stumps and keep woodchips as mulch
- 3/25 - WCTel on site to reroute fiber optic line
- 3/19 - Mountz glass to measure rear, office, and sun room windows
- 3/18 - GC meeting ( painter, carpet, doors, plumbing, tankless, gas line )
- 3/10-19 - Framing crew - trusses installed / siding repaired
- 3/10 - State Farm [Revised Claim Estimate](/notes/house/helene-ins-adjust.md) uploaded to claim portal
- 3/05 - Ferqueron Dead Pine removed ( will come back for additional pines and oak near house )
- 3/04 - State Farm sent [second inspector](/notes/house/helene-ins-adjust.md) to meet with general contractor
- 2/29 - Lee [Ferqueron](http://www.ferqueronsons.com) to take out a pine and consult on other trees within house striking distance. 
- 2/28 - got bathroom remodel specs @ [/notes/house/bath](/notes/house/bath)
- 2/24 - general contractor 🔨 finally has us "on their schedule in a couple of weeks. Maybe the week of the 10th or the 17th" ( March ) - Downstairs cabinets will begin next week. 
- 2/12 - Cabinet guy ( Kenny Talley ) over for measurements
- 2/11 - Submitted general contractor repair 🧾 estimate and tarp bill to State Farm claims portal
- 2/06 - trusses delivered
- 01/20 - added additional damage photos 📷 @ [/wha/glenridge/#helene](https://davidawindham.com/wha/glenridge/#helene)
- 12/06 - truss manufacturer backlogged 
  - was told "12 weeks out"
- 11/13 - Beth over for design measurements
- 11/11 - subs over for measurements / estimates
- 11/06 - 🔨 demo for truss measurements
- 11/05 - State Farm claim estimate completed
- 11/02 - Clear out master bed/bath & move downstairs 
- 10/31 - Truss Engineers on site
- 10/28 - General contractor on site
- 10/28 - Insurance adjuster on site
- 10/05 - Roof covered 🏚️
- 10/04 - Trees 🌳 removed from roof/yard
- 10/03 - 🔋 Power Restored 8pm ( 7 days )
- 10/02 - Inspector safety/damage report 📄
- 09/29 - Roads cleared 
- 09/28 - Debris cleared front/drive
- 09/27 - Trees fell @ 6am
- 09/27 - 🪫 Power Out 5:30am 

## Damages

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![](/img/helene.jpg)
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### Structure

- Roof - broken trusses 3/4
  - top ridge / main ridge / several punctures
  - limb damage multiple spots (8)
- Chimney chase - cover / stack / windscreen
- Soffit & fascia - SE corner
- Siding - SE corner/upper deck
- Sliding door / windows
- Gutters - above office/front door/rear deck
- Water damage
  - Upper - Attic / Bedroom ceiling / closet / ducts
  - Bedroom floor, ceiling, carpet, subfloor
  - Spot in office - below gutter damage
- Interior cracks
  - Ceiling near air return
  - Bedroom wall by sliding doors
  - Bedroom closet corner


## Insurance 

- see [**Insurance**](/notes/house/helene-ins-sum.md)

## Contractors

Met with an assortment of contractors and got third party reviews from others before deciding who to engage. We've used some previously and some were backed up from the regional storm damages.

- 👉🏻 ✅ KL Timmerman - https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/timmerman-kenneth - Kenny Timmerman- **864-943-0544** ( Beth Starling (sister-in-law)/ Anna Starling (niece)) 
  - GC Lic. #G114007 👈🏻
  - ✅ (sub) Roofing Unlimited - https://www.roofingunlimitedandmoreinc.com - Tim 864-378-2360
  - ✅ (sub) Cabinet Design Center - Kenny Tally - 864-992-8432/Kennyt128@gmail.com
    - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenny-talley-73ba5688
    - https://www.facebook.com/p/Cabinet-Design-100049049686571/
  - ✅ (sub) Glen Jones - Tru-Fit of Greenwood Inc. - 864-374-7950 - 2320 Dixie Dr, Hodges, SC 29653
    - ✅ (sub) Framer - Robbie Sudduth - 864-344-4299 - https://www.facebook.com/SudduthsConstructionAndRemodel/
  - ✅ (sub) Top Coat Painters - John Coates - 864-910-0293 - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-coates-b4438343
  - ✅ (sub) All Things Electric - Brian Shirley - 864-554-5949 - 116 Townsend Rd W, Hodges, SC, 29653 - gas generator
  - ✅ (sub) Sneads Building Supply - Andrew Snead - Carpet, flooring, doors
  - ✅ (sub) Emerald Plumbing - Harley Cobb
  - ✅ (sub) Drywall - Kenny Cole 
  - ✅ (sub) Mountz Glass Company - https://mountzglass.com - 864-229-1545
- ✅ Ferqueron & Sons Tree Services - Lee Ferqueron - 864-223-4125/cell 864-980-5104 lee@ferqueronsons.com - http://www.ferqueronsons.com
- JMP Construction - https://jmpconcretesc.com - John Parramore
  - ✅ R&G Landscaping - https://randgtreeservices.com - Kolby Gantt - 864-992-5766
- ✅ Advanced Inspections - https://www.greenwoodinspector.com - Tom Miller 
  - 10/01 - preliminary damage report and safety inspection
  - ??/?? - final inspection of completed work
- ~Greenwood Glass Co. - https://greenwoodglassco.com - 864-377-8484~
- ~Superior Roofing ( Tarps ) - https://www.superiorroofinggreenwood.com - Bridget~
  - ~10/05 - tarped and paid~
- ~John Ward Painting - Trey Ward - 864-223-3623~
- ~Uldrick Builders - https://uldrickbuilders.com - Jacob Cochran~
- ~Blackwater Construction - https://builtbyblackwater.com/ - Bennie McManus~
- ~Charles & Assoc - https://carepairremodel.com~
- ~Eck Custom Homes - http://www.eckbuilders.com - Frank Eck~
- ~Town & Country Construction - https://tcconstructionsc.com - John Martin~
- ~Upstate Millwork - https://kitchenrehab.co/contact/ - Ben Burnett~
- ~AP Woodworks - https://ap-woodworks.com - Andrew/Amanda Petroski~


## Construction

- Roof
  - ~having custom engineered trusses measured and made~
  - ~pull back 10-14 feet of roof to install new trusses~
  - crane will be brought in through side yard to lift trusses
  - reroute attic ductwork
  - ~entire roof will need to be re-shingled to match~
  - replace damaged gutters/gaurds & repaint them
- Siding
  - ~replace cedar siding boards that were broken and damaged~
  - ~pull back to re-weatherproof~
  - repaint
- Interior
  - ~drywall will have to be pulled back to the studs 10 ft in bedroom~
  - trim / repaint
  - floor/subfloor/carpet - likely entire upstairs to match
- Windows/Doors
  - ~replace bedroom window~ / sliding door

### Materials

- Doors - WeatherShield - https://weathershield.com
  - sliding - Aluminum over Wood/Fiberglass ( 8 week order )
  - WeatherShield 'Driftwood' most closely matches SW Pewter Tankard trim.
- Siding - rough cut ~cedar~ pine
- Shingles 
  - Atlas Shingles - Pinnacle Pristine - ~Oyster Shell~ Majestic Shake - https://www.atlasroofing.com/products/roof-shingles/pinnacle-pristine-shingles
  - Original - Owens Corning - Oakridge Driftwood - https://www.owenscorning.com/en-us/roofing/shingles/oakridge?color=driftwood  
- Paint Colors - Sherwin Williams: 
  - Exterior: Grizzle Gray ( SW 7068 ) / Trim: Pewter Tankard ( SW 0023 )
  - Interior: Canvas Tan ( SW 7531 ) / Trim: Alabaster ( SW 7008 )
- Stain - Ready Seal Pecan Semi-transparent
- Carpet - StainMaster Signature Unmatched Super Fine open loop 
  - StainMaster padding/underlay

### Punch Lists

#### Exterior

- Gutters - replace
- Chimney Chase Windshield / Caps
- Exterior Paint ( touch up spots on chase / ladders )

#### Interior

## Landscape

- ~pull two stumps and backfill form downed trees~
  - ~remove remaining debris/limbs~
- ~remove additional trees~
  - leaning oak south side near deck
  - pines(3) on East border ( not damaged but future risk )
- replaced damaged shrubs
- repair/install pavers/edging
- sod/seed back/side yard damaged from equipment
- patch cracks in driveway damaged from equipment