House Projects
Major Work Underway at RSE in 2024 – Update August 7, 2024
- 3rd Cellar Egress – provide a second exit from the 3rd Cellar Permits approved by City of Troy. The 3rd Cellar wall has been cut through. Foundation is laid and concrete walls poured. Waterproofing has been applied and backfill completed. Additional steelwork underway and electrician installing the necessary circuits. Forms and rebar for concrete pour of steps approved by the City of Troy. Concrete steps pour with steel bullnose complete. Steel exterior door on site. Structural steel for roof installed. Masons adding the brick facing. Running behind a few weeks but still on budget. Expected completion by mid September See the latest HERE!
- 2nd and 3rd Bathroom Renovation – Replace the men’s only bathroom and restrooms with a unisex facilities to give us the ability to comfortably support women members. Permits approved by City of Troy. Demolition complete as well as, asbestos abatement complete. Floor leveling complete and wall construction, plumbing, electrical nearing completion. Central bathroom venting being installed. Tiling complete. Toilet and vanity installation complete. Project remains on budget but is slipping due to delays in the bathroom doors. Current projection is after Labor Day. Work around doors installed sufficient for final inspection. 8/21/2024 – City of Troy Final Inspection – PASSED!
- 2nd Floor Bathroom: Leveling and wall framing complete. Electricians and plumbers completed their rough in work. Water feed plumbing pressure tested successfully. City of Troy inspection complete. Insulation and sheetrock wall complete. Tiling complete. Toilet and vanity installation complete. 2nd Floor water turned on. 8/21/2024 – City of Troy Final Inspection – PASSED! Temporary bathroom doors were installed and will be replaced as soon as permanent doors arrive.
- 3rd Floor Bathroom: Floor leveling, sealing and wall framing completed. Electrical rough in complete and plumbing rough in complete. HVAC (central bathroom venting) work nearing completion. All shower pans and one bathtub are set/grouted into the floor. Insulation and sheetrock wall complete. Tiling complete. Toilet and vanity installation complete. 8/21/2024 – City of Troy Final Inspection – PASSED! Temporary bathroom doors were installed and will be replaced as soon as permanent doors arrive.See the latest HERE!
Smaller Alumni Projects in 2024
The Voting Box has been restored. Read the story HERE!
Work is underway on restoring handrails and the firewood elevator.
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Significant House Projects Over The Last Twenty-Five Years
Room Renovation -2022-23
The RSE Foundation, Inc funded a prototype room renovation project.
Photos of the before and after work can be found HERE!
House Plumbing Replacement – 2015
The House plumbing infrastructure was replaced including the connections to the City of Troy sewer system.
Front Porch Restoration – 2012
The Front Porch had deteriorated significantly. The Front Porch deck was repaired, followed by a significant replacement of the parapet wall and a complete replacement of the Front Porch’s brick face. Watch the summary video HERE!
Boiler Replacement – 2010
Window Replacement – 2001
Replace all of the double hung windows and the Living Room windows. Plaques and some donors can be found HERE!
Roof Replacement – 2000
Roof was replaced as well as gutters installed. This roof replaces the 1974 roof which replaced the original metal (zinc?) 1924 roof.
Smaller House Projects of Significance
- Replacement of the Kitchen Stove – 2016 50% Junior Members, 50% RSE Alumni
- Restoration of the First Floor Light Fixtures – 2017 Classes of 2017, 2018, 2019, & 2020 The story is HERE!
