Post #784076 by Prettyman's Atoll on Sun, Feb 18, 2018 10:37 AM

Hamo,

You are most welcome in November/December, but don't get your hopes up about Prettyman's Atoll v2.0 being done (or even started for that matter). We've still got to figure out how to pay for it, to say nothing of the permitting process or the actual construction. Our pessimistic estimate is that it will be done within 2-3 years, but of course we'll do it as soon as possible and we hope to be able to relax in the newly rebuilt bar well before then. On the other hand, the most optimistic estimate calls for demolition beginning this fall, which would mean you'd see Prettyman's Atoll v1.9 (aka a muddy hole in the ground or maybe a brand-new concrete slab). Check back around late summer and I should be able to give you a much firmer idea of the actual construction timeframe.

As far as the doors go, my understanding is that residential exterior doors tend to open inwards for better security and more convenience for the homeowner coming home in the rain or with hands full of packages, but that commercial exterior doors almost always swing outwards, to facilitate speedy evacuation in case of an emergency. In our case, it's mostly a design choice to maximize the interior space of the room.