Siding starts going up!

This weekend we had a great turnout of volunteers to help hang siding. We got the starter strips hung on three sides and started siding on two of those sides. We're excited about this new phase of construction and with the work that started this weekend we should be able to make major progress going into next weekend. If you would like to help in any way please sign-up online or call 837-4047 to let us know you want to help. We have lunch planned on Saturday but need to know how many people to expect.This weekend we'll continue to hang siding and also work backfilling trenches around the property. Bring a hammer and wear boots if possible. Also we need scaffolding and extension ladders so if you have that available please bring it.

Siding begins!

The house is soon going to start looking more finished on the outside. We'll start hanging siding this Saturday afternoon on both sides and the back of the house if we have enough volunteers. This is another area where we can use both skilled and unskilled volunteers so please consider coming down to help no matter how experienced you are. Please sign-up online or give us a call at 837-4047 if you can make it.

For those who prefer working inside we have a few light tasks that can easily be done by inexperienced volunteers. We need to finish sanding over the screws in the drywall and do some clean-up in the house in preparation for the professional finishers. Once again, please let us know you are planning on coming by signing up online or giving us a call at 837-4047.

Spring Break work at THGB

If anyone has time on Saturday morning to help backfill the trenches alongside the new basement walls please contact us ASAP. A load of rock has been delivered and will need to be moved by wheelbarrow so that we can put up siding on Saturday. So, if you're looking to spend some time working at The House God Built and want a good workout please give us a call on our info line at 837-4047 or you can email us at info@thehouseGodbuilt.com.

Digging up the yard

This weekend we dug up the back yard to make the sewer connection. We also took out the remainder of the broken concrete in the driveway, sidewalk, and the retaining wall by the driveway. Once the sewer line is inspected we'll be ready to fill in the trench.

This coming weekend we'll be ready to start siding! We're hoping for a big turnout of volunteers so we can get Pastor Thomas moved into his new home by early May. If you are available to help out please sign-up online or give us a call at 837-4047 to let us know you are coming.

Final drywall (I think) and dirt work

This weekend we'll finish our work on the drywall by insuring that all drywall screws are properly sunk and then mud over them. We're also finishing the installation of the corner bead. Outside we're doing dirt work for plumbing and improving the grade of the property.

If you can help come by today. Lunch is provided at noon.

Almost done with the drywall

This past weekend and tonight we focused on doing any touch-up of the drywall needed to turn the house over to the professionals for finishing. To complete this process we believe it is possible to be done in one more work session which is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19th. We need a few skilled volunteers and a few more unskilled volunteers. If you fit either of those categories (it's not hard to be one or the other) and have a couple of hours to work on Wednesday night please sign-up to help online or give us a call at 837-4047 to let us know you're coming.

We also are planning on working during the day on Friday and Saturday. We'll post more details about those days here on the blog very soon.

Drywall touch-up TONIGHT

Tonight we plan on working at THGB to do some last minute touch-up of the drywall before we turn it over to the professionals for finishing. We will be insuring that screws are properly sunk, that all electrical boxes have been cut out properly, and that corner bead is applied on all outside corners. If we have enough help there is a small amount of drywall to hang in the basement as well.

If you have some time to help out tonight consider coming out to help. As always, you can register to volunteer online or by calling 837-4047.

Plans for this weekend

We have a lighter list of things to do this weekend at The House God Built. The professional finishing of the drywall had to be delayed unfortunately but we will try to make up the time by double-checking that all screws are properly sunk, installing corner bead, and possibly doing some taping. We will also do some clean-up in the house later on Saturday or Sunday so that there is nothing in the way once the professionals arrive to finish the drywall.

Outside, we may try to finish the last bit of Tyvek and do a few other miscellaneous tasks.

If any of these things sound like fun we would love to see you this weekend but otherwise weather permitting we may be ready for a large group workday next Saturday.

Drywall Blitz Continues Today

We made FANTASTIC progress on the drywall yesterday with the largest volunteer turnout during the construction phase of THGB so far. With the help of several volunteers we should be able to finish up hanging drywall today in time to turn it over to the professionals to mud and tape. If you have any spare time to come by and help please do so. We'll start working at 1 pm and we will keep going until we're finished. If you can come please bring a tape measure, razor knife, and screw gun if you have them.

Drywall Blitz Weekend

We're ready for a big weekend of hanging drywall starting at 8 am this morning. If you have spare time to come out today please consider doing so. We have heat and the planned work is indoors. Bring a screwgun, razor knife, tape measure, and a T-square if you have them. Call us at 837-4047 with any questions.

The weather outside is frightful...

...but we're still planning on working at The House God Built this weekend no matter what weather we have. Last night we moved in a load of drywall and set up tools and supplies for a productive weekend. We will have heat and all of the work will be indoors.

At this point we are planning on working all day Saturday and Sunday afternoon. There has been some interest in a workday today and since most schools are closed and many businesses may follow that may be possible. If you are interested in working today please give us an email at info@thehouseGodbuilt.com or call 573-837-4047 and we'll try to put together a work session. Check back here on the blog for updates.

Progress update

This weekend we moved tons of rock into the new portion of the basement at The House God Built. By doing this we'll soon be ready to pour the concrete that will become the floor for this area. We also were able to do some work on the drywall in the stairwell.

We have set a goal of turning the house over to the professional drywall finishers by March 10th. This means that we have to finish hanging all of the remaining drywall this coming weekend. What remains is all of the perimeter walls (the inside of the exterior walls), both bathrooms, about half of the stairwell, and two closets. A lot of work for a few people but very manageable if we have groups of people that would be willing to lend a hand. A couple of experienced people are helpful but those who have never done this sort of work before can be very helpful as well. We’ll be getting the materials ready this week and should have everything in place for a big weekend. If you would like to help please sign-up online or call us at 837-4047 so we can be sure to have enough lunch available. If you have the following tools please bring them: T-square, tape measure, razor knife, and screw gun.