Thursday, April 14, 2011

House Construction! (Complements slideshow)

Prep work: 
  • Measured, cemented 12 4x6 10 ft posts
  • Constructed and nailed, 3- 30 ft girders
  • Nailed 32 2x4 floor joists on top of girders
  • Framed deck and stairs
Grace Chapel
Team day 1:
  • Completed floor with 1x6 tongue & groove floor boards.
Team day 2:
  • Framed exterior walls, front door and 9 windows
  • Attached siding
  • Dug water line
Team day 3:
  • Constructed roof trusses
  • Framed interior walls and doors
  • Purchased fabric, cut and sewed (my contribution) curtains for all 9 windows
Team day 4:
  • Attached zinc roof
  • Interior corners
  • Railings for stairs and deck
  • Paneling for interior walls
  • Installed and stained front door
  • Installed louvered windows
Team day 5 (Dedication):
  • Cement pads for water spout and base of stairs
  • Shower, sink, toilet installed + plumbing
  • Vinyl flooring
  • Bunk beds built
  • Mattresses, groceries, table and chairs purchased
Grace Chapel Belize blog:  www.belize2011.tumblr.com

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