So it's been a bit over a month on the site, but I figured an update was in order. Here's a list of what has happened so far:
Exterior:
-Scraping, Nail/Staple removal, Siding Preparation
-Siding Replacement (gathered from green project, a recycling center)
-Drip edges added on windows
-New Hardy siding on Rampart Elevation, Wall fixed as well
Interior:
-Window casing and sill repairs
-Window repairs (scraping, priming, glazing, etc..)
-Some demo (drop ceilings, TNG-tongue and groove-wall removal)
Foundation:
-Sill replacements (entirety of Rampart side, 75% of Fortstall side, 75% of middle section)
-New pier construction, 12 total
-Leveling of subfloor (as much as possible)
Most importantly, we have successfully met the requirements of the blight lean that the city imposed, thus lifting a huge weight off of our shoulders. Instead of focusing on exterior appearances of the house, which is typically on of the last steps in the process, we can now move on to more important issues at our own pace.
On a non-construction related note, this month has been an incredibly eye opening experience for me. Working in the Lower Ninth Ward, an area that was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, I have not only witnessed first hand the damage that has occurred and has yet to be fixed, but I have also had the opportunity to hear first hand accounts from folks who pass by in the neighborhood. The stories are incredible, and there is still a huge need for help in this city. Several people a week stop by asking where they can get help to rebuild their homes, 5 years later.
While the past and future may seem bleak, there are many exciting things happening in this area, not only including our work but that of other non-profits such as Make It Right (Brad Pitt). It may also seem like a slow rebuilding process, but that fact is that it is happening, and I truly believe we are part of an important process in not only the restoration of the city but the fulfillment of it's complete potential.
Exterior:
-Scraping, Nail/Staple removal, Siding Preparation
-Siding Replacement (gathered from green project, a recycling center)
-Drip edges added on windows
-New Hardy siding on Rampart Elevation, Wall fixed as well
Interior:
-Window casing and sill repairs
-Window repairs (scraping, priming, glazing, etc..)
-Some demo (drop ceilings, TNG-tongue and groove-wall removal)
Foundation:
-Sill replacements (entirety of Rampart side, 75% of Fortstall side, 75% of middle section)
-New pier construction, 12 total
-Leveling of subfloor (as much as possible)
Most importantly, we have successfully met the requirements of the blight lean that the city imposed, thus lifting a huge weight off of our shoulders. Instead of focusing on exterior appearances of the house, which is typically on of the last steps in the process, we can now move on to more important issues at our own pace.
On a non-construction related note, this month has been an incredibly eye opening experience for me. Working in the Lower Ninth Ward, an area that was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, I have not only witnessed first hand the damage that has occurred and has yet to be fixed, but I have also had the opportunity to hear first hand accounts from folks who pass by in the neighborhood. The stories are incredible, and there is still a huge need for help in this city. Several people a week stop by asking where they can get help to rebuild their homes, 5 years later.
While the past and future may seem bleak, there are many exciting things happening in this area, not only including our work but that of other non-profits such as Make It Right (Brad Pitt). It may also seem like a slow rebuilding process, but that fact is that it is happening, and I truly believe we are part of an important process in not only the restoration of the city but the fulfillment of it's complete potential.
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