Maple Shade Commons Construction History
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November 15th, 2003  The facelift is well underway. We are putting a stucco finish over the entire building. This will give it a brand new distinguished look. The stucco will be accented with "coinage" on the corners and keystones over the windows. The primary stucco will be gray with a swirl finish, and the coinage and keystones will have a special epoxy based finish that will make these offsets even more appealing to the eye. Ground was broken for a new vestibule we are adding to the ground floor entrance at the front of the building. On the inside, prep work began for utilities and HVAC.

November 9th, 2003 The Fall weather has finally caught up with us. However, it did not keep our workers from completing their outdoor tasks. With the exterior color scheme determined, decorative soffit and facia was installed under the new roof. Indoor demolition was completed on the first floor and started on the ground floor. Preparation for the application of stucco to the exterior began this week. We have picked some great combinations of colors, textures and offsets that will make for a stunning curb appeal.

November 2nd, 2003 Indian Summer continued for another week and gave us the chance to complete more exterior work. A new roof was put on the entire structure. Distinctive overhangs were built over the doors. Meanwhile, on the inside, demolition concluded on the 3rd floor and framing was started for the affected restroom. Behind the scenes Sue and our builder Don made strategic choices for the stucco and exterior metal that will give the professional appearance we are looking for.

October 26th, 2003 Indian summer gave us the temperature we needed to get the asphalt base down at the beginning of this week. Framing of the second floor was completed, then demolition was started on the interior. All new walls and ceilings will go in after new electrical, Internet, TV cable and telephone lines are run.

October 18, 2003 We had concrete results this week. The dumpster area, handicap ramp and steps where all poured. Work on the new rooms also continued.

October 11, 2003 A lot of visible progress was made this week.
The old porch was dismantled. It will be replaced with a single large room on the first floor and a second room of equal size on the second floor.
The storm water retention area was also completed and grass was planted.
The cement footers for the dumpster area and the exterior steps were both poured.

October 4, 2003  This week new pipes were laid for sewage, storm water runoff, and to carry high speed Internet access into the building. More stones were deposited for the parking lot base, and finally demolition of the existing porch has begun.

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September 28, 2003 The parking lots, driveways, and storm water retention area are progressing nicely. Paving should occur soon, if the weather cooperates.

September 7, 2003  Cut, Dig, and Roll. This is what has been going on for the last week since construction commenced on Maple Shade Commons. Trees have been cut and dirt has been dug and rolled flat in preparation for the new parking lot.

August 18, 2003  After many months of planning and red tape, the tree crew from Nelson's Tree Company does the first work on the property.