Wall framing and insulation underway at Westonka Library

The Westonka Library construction site is bustling. Carpenters are framing and partially sheetrocking interior partitions. Work on exterior walls—from framing to insulation and preparations to receive siding—is also underway. With geothermal lines in place, construction of the trash enclosure has begun, with footings and walls recently formed. Bridge foundations are also being set.

Progress photos

Image shows newly under construction framing and walls of Westonka Library in background and concrete forms in dirt in the foreground.Work on the trash enclosure began the last week in August, with forming of footings.

Wood footings in dirt from the last image are now filled with concrete and vertical walls have been poured and are standing tall. Construction fence and materials in the foreground.A week later, the trash enclosure’s curved concrete wall was in place.

Wall from left and right sides meet at a corner near the center of the image, walls are framed at the top, but open below allowing viewer to see inside structural elements.Air barrier is installed on the northwest canopy overhang and main reading room’s north wall.

Inside the new Westonka Library build this image shows two rooms being framed out with steel and the wood beams high above.Concrete floors were poured in August, enabling work on interior partitions below the high roof. Above, a carpenter works on study-room wall and ceiling assemblies.

This image shows metal framing with wood beams housing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing pipes.Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough ins take shape, including installation of heat pumps, as shown here.

This image shows the exterior of the building being prepped for siding with materials being applied.Siding will soon be installed on the north façade.

Upcoming Work

  • Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough ins
  • Staining and finishing of glu-lams and joists
  • Installation of curtain wall and storefront frames
  • Standing seam roof installation
  • Siding
  • Setting boardwalk piers
  • Construction of the trash enclosure
  • Installation of light poles, the boulder wall, and curb and gutter

Project update

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