Roof Drains

Roof Drains and 09 November 02 Update

The roof drainage work begins with pouring water on the roof to see where it wants to drain off the west side.	Then we marked the low spots where 2" drain pipes would be connected to a 4" collector pipe that would feed into a 4" down pipe	The lengths of the connecting pipes are cut to allow the 4" collector to slope down toward the main down pipe.


The finished system hanging on the side of the south building. After the stucco and paint have been applied, maybe the drain won't be so obvious.		Roof-side view of one of the drain pipes.
	We got the air conditioning ducts installed in the south building. The register grilles will be installed after the plaster is applied and painted. The swamp coolers will come later after the roof has been sealed.

	Rúbin is learning to carry the concrete bucket on his head. No hands-free yet, but no spills either. Next week the plaster guys start in the south building.

PROJECT COST SUMMARY TO DATE in US dollars converted from Mexican pesos at 9:1
	North Roof
	Material	$ 3,458
	Labor	2,361
	Total North Roof - 11/09	$5,819

	Continuing Phases
	Electrical	2,369	These five items are (will be) material only, Labor will be provided by the family and me.
	Plumbing	510
	Iron Work	1,867
	Tile
	Paint
	Social Security payments	3,599
	Air Conditioning	776
	Cabinetry	1.511
	Plaster
	Stucco	541

	Previous Phases:



	South Roof & Stairs	4,964
	North 2nd Floor Shell	4,077
	North 2nd Floor Slab	4,077
	South 2nd Floor Shell	4,759
	South 2nd Floor Slab	4,514
	South 1st Floor Shell	6,934
The cost of the form lumber has not been included because it has con-siderable re-sale value. Its net cost will be included later.	North 1st Floor Shell	7,692
	Property Walls	6,808
	Property Purchase	24,003
	PROJECT TOTAL on 11/09	$ 84,555	Next