4. Staff Report - Community Center InsulationTo: City Council
From: Tim Kieffer, Director of Public Works
Date: May 7, 2014
Staff Report
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SCANDIA
Re: Community Center Insulation
Background: The Community Center roof was replaced last fall because it leaked due to
ice dams. The soffit was also replaced to allow for better air flow. The
contract stated that extra openings would be cut in as needed for proper
ventilation. Staff noticed that no additional openings were made. The
contractor said the wood was structural and that cutting into them was
impossible. Staff contacted a structural engineer firm to find a solution.
Their recommendation was to install vent chutes and foam board
insulation to create a wind -wash barrier. Vent chutes had already been
installed. Midwest Exteriors, the Building Official, and staff met to
inspect the soffit area. It was agreed upon that there was a sufficient air
gap but there was no insulation or wind -wash on the top -plate of the
exterior walls. It was also discovered that the east elevation needed
additional insulation in the attic area, vent chutes, and a wind -wash.
Proposal: The recommendation for the west and middle elevations is to spray along
the top -plate 3.5" of foam that will insulate and acted as a wind wash.
The east elevation will have additional insulation, vent chutes, and the
wind wash reinstalled properly. Three attic hatches will also be sealed.
Fiscal Impact: The cost of the proposed work is $4,278.35. Midwest Exteriors is
covering the cost of labor.
Options: 1) Award the Community Center insulating to Midwest Exteriors Plus for
$4,278.35 to be paid out of the Capital Improvement Fund.
2) Award the bid to some other contractor.
Recommendation: Option 1
Attachments: Engineer report from Encompass
Quote from Midwest Exteriors Plus