The House that God Built

The Exterior

2010-02-04T19:14:00.000-08:00

Finally, the ground was almost dry enough to work. The backfill is done, for now. The siding and brick are finished. The deck is almost complete.

Stairs, Tile and Vanities

2010-02-04T19:01:00.000-08:00

The stairs and handrails are complete now. The tile is finished in the bathrooms, and laundry room. The vanities are in. It's really coming together now!

Sheetrock and Trim

2010-02-04T18:48:00.000-08:00

Things slowed a little during the holidays, but are moving along now! The sheetrock is in. The trim is almost complete, and the painting has began.

The Vinyl Siding

2009-10-22T18:50:00.001-07:00

The vinyl siding is almost finished. Things are really taking shape! Coming soon...more work on the deck, brick work, insulation, and then the sheetrock!

Thanks again to everyone that has taken part in this project! It continues to be an amazing journey to see God's people come together to accomplish His will. You all are a blessing!

Starting the Deck

2009-10-22T17:43:00.000-07:00

Despite the mud, the deck was started today. And..... a great lunch was served to all the volunteers.

A Busy Saturday

2009-10-22T17:26:00.001-07:00

We had lots of help today. The doors and windows were set, people cleaned inside and out, and some framing was finished up.

House Wrap & Roofing

2009-10-22T17:20:00.000-07:00

The house wrap is on, and the roofing is finished! We're waiting for doors and windows.

The Roof is Complete

2009-09-16T06:28:00.000-07:00

The shingles have been installed. The house wrap is on, and we are waiting for windows and exterior doors. I'll have photos to post soon.

The Plumbing

2009-09-07T20:05:00.001-07:00

The plumbing continues.... As you can see, we had lots of help this day! The "rough in" is almost complete.

More Framing Pictures

2009-09-07T19:47:00.000-07:00

A few more framing photos...The next framing post will show the house "dried in". After that, as far as the exterior, the shingles, windows and siding will be next.

More Framing.......

2009-08-24T17:53:00.000-07:00

As you can see, the framing continues. It is coming along and beginning to look like a house!

Calling All Volunteers!

2009-08-13T19:00:00.001-07:00

The framing continues this Saturday, August 15 at 8 a.m. Come with your work gloves, hammer, tape measure and pencil, or just with a willing heart! There will be something to do for everyone. Don't miss the fellowship! You will be blessed! :)

The Framing Continues

2009-08-13T18:47:00.000-07:00

Saturday Framing again! We didn't have as much help but those who came worked hard, and enjoyed lunch! The first floor walls are up, and the 2nd floor is decked.

Framing!!

2009-08-13T18:16:00.000-07:00

The walls are going up! The first Saturday we had about 25 volunteers. The weather was great and by the end of the day the first floor decking was in place.

God Is So Good!!

2009-07-28T19:35:00.000-07:00

God continues to provide the needs for this project! Sometimes it's the right people to accomplish the job, other times it's the materials needed. Almost everyday there is a new story of someone that wants to be a part. It has been so amazing to see how all the pieces continue to come together. Pastor Norm and Donna, as well as their family have impacted so many lives. Now, God's people are giving back! It is all for HIS glory!!

The Basement Floor is Poured

2009-07-28T19:18:00.001-07:00

Today the basement slab was poured. The framing is scheduled to begin Thursday, July 30. This week the crew will be working Thursday, Friday and Saturday. We will need volunteers each day to help out! There will be a variety of jobs to choose from, sorting, cutting, carrying lumber, or even providing lunch. If you would like to volunteer, or have questions, you can e'mail Debra Knight at debra@sbcgriffin.org, or Kim Riggs at mkmriggs@aol.com

Stucco and Plumbing

2009-07-28T17:55:00.000-07:00

It was a busy Saturday morning! About 25 people came out to help get the plumbing roughed in the slab, and to stucco the basement walls to prepare for the waterproofing. We had such great help that we the work was finished early.

A Strong Foundation

2009-07-23T19:18:00.001-07:00

There were lots of volunteers and lots more block! 1,600 of them to be exact. That would be block of course. As you can see below, the volunteers were up to the task. They carried block, mixed concrete, and started building the walls. For those of us who were first timers laying block, we found out that it's really much harder than it looks. Thankfully, we had a few skilled professionals that could patiently show us the way. It took just over a week to complete and it wouldn't have been possible without many of you. We need more helpers to stucco the block walls on Saturday July 25th. If you would like to help, please contact Kim Riggs or Debra Knight.

Work Begins!

2009-07-23T18:49:00.000-07:00

The first step was removing the septic tank. The old one was taken out, and a new one was installed in the new location. Then the digging began. Some big trees were tumbled, deep holes were dug, and solid footings were poured. Over a few days much work was accomplished.

The "Three Musketeers" watch as the big trucks pour out the concrete for the footings.

Ground Breaking

2009-07-23T18:20:00.000-07:00

Friends and family gathered for the ground breaking ceremony on July 2. This marked the official beginning of the construction of the house. It was a sweet time of dedication with praise and worship.

Welcome

2009-07-14T11:33:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Daugherty House Project site. As many of you may know, this is a project to build a house for a very deserving family who lost their husband and father in December 2008. There will be a ground breaking ceremony for the house on July 2 at 7:00pm. Please stay tuned for further updates.