Statement of Work

Statement of Work
Ashe Nursery Floor Repair/Replacement
Current situation:
Replacement of significant floor framing system on Ashe Nursery/Extractor office. Current floor framing system is in imminent danger of failure and is a safety hazard to walk on. Several areas in the hallway, and two of the offices are about to collapse under normal body weight. The crawlspace inspection showed very high levels of both wood-moisture and humidity and rot. Wood moisture levels exceeding 50% were noted (11.9% and below is normal). Humidity levels were over 83% in the crawlspace (anything over 60% contributes to microbial growth and wood-rot). There was widespread microbial growth (mold and/or fungus) present, especially under the hallway, the bathroom, and two of the offices. Much of the subfloors in the affected areas are in end-stage wood rot, due to microbial growth, and are in desperate need of replacement. Scope of Work:

1. Subfloor and Floor Joist Replacement:

-Office 1, Office 2, Bathroom, Hallway, Conference Room Subfloor Replacement

(756 SqFT)

-Floor Joist Replacement in all areas where subfloor is removed (594 Linear Feet) -Prepare and install “high traffic” commercial tongue & groove planking throughout the office
2. Install a crawlspace encapsulation system. This includes the installation of a heavy-duty vapor barrier. Sealing off the vents. Permanently installing a dehumidifier in the crawlspace to keep the moisture levels at an acceptable level (below 60% humidity). The encapsulation will prevent any future rot due to moisture in the unaffected areas and prevent the repaired areas from succumbing to the same problems in the future.
3. Deep clean office post work completion, to make “move in ready” for USDA staff

Example of current condition of floor.