Building permanently affordable homes together

On October 1st, the trusses, the trusses were delivered. Then, starting on October 6, we had a big week culminating in the roof being finished! A huge thank you to Blake, Bob, Christian, Dave, George, Hart, Joe, Peter, Richard, Sean, Scott, Talen, and Klco Construction! Huge gratitude also to Gabbi and Karol who make the…

Next, we raised the walls! So many generous carpenters have been helping – huge appreciation to Scott, Richard, Blake, Hart, Peter, Dave, Tom, Joe and Bob! The walls were framed, sheathed, and the building wrap installed. First the east wall was raised… Then the west walls and entry… North wall, And the south wall! We…

With the foundation completed, it’s onward and upward! The team accomplished these momentous milestones the first two weeks of September… The daylight basement was framed… and the posts and beams installed. Then everything was in place to install the rim joists…. and the i-joists. The basement was sheathed… and work on the stairs started. And…

A new home for Sierra and Arthur! Let’s celebrate! We did, on Aug. 27th, with a great gathering of volunteers, community and business supporters, and friends. We shared our appreciations for all those who helped build this home below-market, delighted in our accomplishment, and enjoyed delicious BBQ, summer salads, and cookies! Thank you all!

The slab has been poured, and we’re ready to frame! First, the foundation fill needed to be leveled and compacted, vapor barrier laid down, insulation installed, and rebar laid down. Thank you Richard, Peter, Scott, Russell, George and Joe! Christian and his son dug out the holes for the deck pier blocks. The big pump…

The forms were removed and several layers of waterproofing tar applied. Miradrain, an additional waterproofing drainboard, was nailed onto the foundation walls. The perf pipe was installed, covered with drain rock, filter fabric laid down, and the foundation backfilled. The slab was also filled. Prep work was done for the posts and the slab plumbing.…