MISSION OPPORTUNITY
2009 Interfaith Partnership Habitat for Humanity Build
 
Volunteers are needed for building the 2009 Interfaith Partnership for Habitat for Humanity house.  Both skilled and unskilled workers are welcomed.   Sign-up will begin on Sunday, August 30 following the worship service.  Please consider participating in this very important mission work.
 
This year's house will be built at 2205 Ajax Drive, NW, Atlanta, 30318.  The house is located off Hollywood Road and will be owned by Michael Karmin.  Michael has a daughter, Michelle (age 16). 
 
Michael works at Piedmont Driving Club.  Michelle is in high school and works with VOX Teen Magazine, a nonprofit youth development organization.
 
Michael is excited about being able to own a home for him and his daughter and to be a part of a growing community.
 
The work schedule for this year's build is:
 
Day 1 - September 12
 
Build exterior and interior walls in warehouse
Clear crawlspace
Set floor joists and lay floor decking
Sheath wall panels and install exterior walls
Install interior walls
Tie walls together, straighten and brace
Install front porch deck, columns, and beams
 
Day 2 - September 19
 
Prep and install roof trusses
Install windows and trim packages
Install interior framing - wind bracing, deadwood, and attic stairs
Deck and felt roof
Install sub-fascia, barge rafters and drip edge
Build side porch and ramp
Install exterior trim and set-up for siding
Begin siding
 
Day 3 - September 26
 
Shingle roof
Insulate walls and ceiling
Continue siding and begin caulking
 
Day 5 - October 10
 
Continue exterior painting
Finish interior painting
Install baseboard, window sills and miscellaneous interior trim
Install kitchen cabinets and countertops
Begin soffit and fascia
 
The house will be dedicated on Sunday, October 25.
 
For more information or to sign up, please contact Beth Laxton at 404.351.2324 (work),  770.438.7963 (home) or laxton2125@charter.net.