Al Bol and his friend Bill from the Plainfield Planning Board visited the Freedom Ministry facility to make observations and suggestions. They toured the interior and the exterior of the building. Kelvin Thomas made the tour.
OBSERVATIONS
- Roof - there are constructs on the side of the roof that could be the cause of water accessing the interior of the building. The rusting process of the steel girder inside the construct cause the cement to fracture and fall off.
- Heating Plant - this original installation is an electric heating system. Due to the use of electricity this is very expensive and inefficient. It is currently not functioning but is a major consideration.
- Pumping System - There is a large pumping system in the basement. This system is critical to enable the plumbing to work.
- The Vault - this bank vault is quite large and would be extremely expensive to remove from the building.
- The Teller Drive Thru - three drive through banking windows are present. They are supported by a tunnel to the main building. Removal of these windows and the tunnel would be expensive and required by the town.
SUGGESTIONS
- Roof Estimate - a roofing contractor should be consulted for a bid to replace the roof of the building. This will be needed in any scenario of purchase. This estimate will be used to understand the total cost of purchase..
- Furnace Replacement with Gas Line - PS&G should be consulted for a bid to replace the furnace with a gas version. No use of the building can be envisioned without a working furnace.
- Commercial Building Inspector - in any scenario to purchase the building an inspection should be acquired detailing improvements needed.
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