1. J bathroom/ hi bedroom/ I kitchen
RISER PROJECT
J bathroom/ hi bedroom/ I kitchen

2. Why you are special!
Where there is an “HI” combined unit, entry to the j kitchen will be thru the “I” bedroom
Where there is an “I” kitchen, entry will be thru the “j” bathroom

3. The lay of the land HI J J

4. Wall opening for pipe exposure
Bathroom

5. Bathroom fixtures out with the old!
Not to city of Chicago code
To city of Chicago code

6. Throne/water closet/commode, by any other name, is still a toilet!
before
after

7. Sloan valve Toilet replacement
We can provide a two piece toilet with a round bowl that is comfort (ada) height
The cost for this is $220
If you prefer to get your own toilet, let the office know and we will have the plumber come to your unit to measure the rough-in dimension. You can then order it with that information
it must be in your unit the day that we start your plumbing
The association will provide the installation for the one you purchase , as long as there is no feature requiring wiring

8. Tile replacement
In each unit, where we will remove a wall with tiles on it, the association will Reimburse that owner up to $187 to buy tiles of their own choice. The condo owner will make sure the tiles are in their unit at the time the contractor is ready to install them. Provide an invoice to be reimbursed.

9. Tile replacement continued
The association will pay for the removal and the installation of 55’ of ceramic tile surrounding the tub.
If you choose to not use the association contractor/want to install tiles of other material, or want more square footage, A reimbursement check will be provided for up to $995. provide a copy of your invoice.

10. TILE REPLACEMENT continued
if you have re-done your bathroom, and still have enough extra tiles left over, from your remodel, have them in your unit when the riser work is finished there. The selected contractorS will install ceramic tiles, ONLY. If you have glass or stone (marble, granite, etc.) tiles then, the owner will need to negotiate with the contractor for the installation. Submit an invoice and, the association will reimburse up to $995.

11. Some positives… Cleaner water Hotter water Better water pressure
Shut-off valves are concealed
No more sloan valve toilet noises in the middle of night!

12. General information
Work will be done from 8am until 5pm, Monday thru Friday
Water will be shut off, on that riser throughout the workdays
At the end of each day there will be water in the bathroom fixtures for “j” and in the kitchen of “I”
There will be a lot of noise
The service elevator will be used intermittently to bring in pipes, etc.
When riser is complete, the walls affected will be patched and prime coated

13. Time line (using the term loosely)
The contractor will start removing the wall sections from the top floor down, on Monday October 29, 2018
Soon after, the plumbers will follow them. the plumbing and construction will take approximately 4 weeks
This estimation does not include any tile replacement

14. How to prepare
Provide a copy of your unit key. Not providing a key is not an option
If you do not have a duplicate key – have one made
All keys will be kept until after that riser is complete – you may not pick them at the end of each day
Keys will be kept in the management office

15. How to prepare - continued
Plumbers and contractors will be coming in and out of your units throughout the project
If you have pets - who want to bolt out the front door - put them behind a closed door or gate
Put a post-it note on your door saying how many and what type of animals that you have, that are ambulatory
Cover the furniture in the area where work is being done

16. How to prepare - continued
All of these ‘Housekeeping’ items should remain, in place, for the duration of the project
This applies to all bathrooms whether the wall has been removed or not!
Remove items in and on your vanity cabinets
Remove everything in the shower/tub that is on the plumbing wall (shampoo caddy etc.)
Remove everything on or around your toilet

17. How to prepare - continued
“I” kitchen
remove everything from under your sink
Remove everything from your dishwasher
Clear the counter around your sink
If your bathroom wall is being removed, move any over-the- toilet storage units or artwork from the plumbing wall
Clean out medicine cabinet
Clear a 42” wide path from your entry door to your bathroom

18. How to prepare - continued
HI Units
REMOVE ARTWORK FROM THE BEDROOM WALL COMMON TO THE “J” bathroom
Remove any furniture on that wall
Clear a path from your entry door to the bedroom wall
Remove any furniture on the bedroom wall common to “J” bathrooms
Leave a clear path 40”-48” next to that wall

19. After…
When the plumbers and contractors are finished in your unit- the demolished walls will be patch and prime coated. If your tile was removed, The association will not be responsible for scheduling/coordinating the tile work. Only you know what your schedule is. We have supplied the names of two contractors we have worked with many times. Because of so many unexpected delays, we don’t recommend you reaching out to a contractor until all of the work is complete.