2008 Tentative Build Schedule
Both Saturday and week day work can be scheduled for groups or individuals
Volunteers please directly contact our Construction Manager at (219) 363-7869 or
Office at (219) 324-7510.
As you can see, our schedule is geared toward specific weekly tasks that are sometimes subject to change. So in order to place volunteers with work experience, call in advance.
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Site Preparation, Excavation and Foundation March 15 - April 15
Floor Deck and Temporary Electric April 15 - April 30
Week 1 Saturday, May 3rd
Frame Walls (interior/exterior) &
Sheathing Mechanicals Complete & Tested
Corner Sheathing, Top Plates and bracing Trusses
Week 2 Saturday May 10th
Week 7 Saturday, June 21
Paint Walls & Ceilings
Roof Sheathing & Fascia Install
Back Door Porch/Patio
Prepare Roof (paper, drip edge & shields)
Insulate Attic and Install Interior Doors
Install Windows & Exterior Doors
House Wrap/Seal Windows and Doors
Week 8 Saturday, June 28
Flooring Kitchen, Bath, Utility and
Entry
Week 3 Saturday, May 17th Build Shed
Shingles Insulate and Clean Basement
Begin Siding
Begin Plumbing, Heating & Electric
Saturday July 5th
4th of July Weekend
Saturday, May 24th
Memorial Day Weekend Week 9 Saturday July 12th
Install Closet Doors
Week 4 Saturday, May 31st
Interior Trim
Complete Siding Install Closet Shelving
Gutters & Downspouts Kitchen/Bath Cabinets & Countertops
Driveway
Complete All Mechanical Rough-in Week 10 Saturday, July 19th
Install Blocking & Nailers Install Plumbing & Electric Fixtures
Install Appliances & Window Coverings
Week 5 Saturday, June 7th Remove building materials/Clean
Site
Wall Insulation Install storm doors, shutters, mailbox, etc.
Drywall Ceilings Install Door Handles & Locks
Landscaping
July 21st-August 8th
Week 6 Saturday, June 14th
Carpet Installation
Complete Drywall Final Cleaning
Paint/Stain Doors & Trim Complete Unfinished Exterior Items
Dedication Sunday, August 10th, 2008
Photos From Our Second Build, LaPorte 2006
