Baumann's House Build Progress

Signs for public relations

These signs were installed so the public can see what Habitat for Humanity can do for low income people in our community.

The Fire Fighters Union requested that they put up a sign to show that they have donated their time and energy to building this house as a project of their own.

Our local Habitat affiliate is most pleased to have them do that!!




The Baumann Family at Groudbreaking

The members of the Baumann Family are as follows-left to right: Dani Baumann, Dan and Rebecca Baumann, Johnathan Clement and Britney Clement.
Not show is Ashtin Baumann.

On July 31'st 2004 we held a ground breaking ceremony on the grounds of Habitat Estates where the Baumann's house will be built.




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Firefighter who volunteered to build the Baumann's house These men are members of the local Fireman's Union, who have volunteered to supply the labor and expertise to build our 5th Habitat house.

Their speed can be seen in the following building sequence photos covering about 3 weeks since initial excavation.




Initial foundation excavation This is the initial excavation which was ready just about the time of our groundbreaking.
The next view shows the footing forms in place-about one day later.




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Foundation forms in place Footing Forms Removed

This view shows the foundation forms in place as of Aug 4. The subsequent pictures will illusstrate the progress until the end of August.

Floor Joists are laid in Framing nearly finished

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Framing & Sheeting in Process Sheeting and some insulation Installed

The above photos show the progress up until Sept 1, 2004. We have been waiting on Trusses for all of the last week, and believe there was a mixup in the delivery date. They are assembled in Salida, and delivered to us in Canon City.

Trusses lifted by 'cherry picker' TrussesGuidedUp by Fireman BobWorley

The trusses finally arrived about a week later, and are shown being installed in the above photos.

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Ready for roof sheeting
House is ready for roof sheeting and shingling by mid September.

Roof sheeting complete on  Sept 23 Ready for shingles on Sept 24

House was ready for shingles on Sept 24th, 04

House wrapped and Windows Installed Shingles on, Windows in, House wrapped

By October 4, the house was wrapped and windows installed. Shingles were delayed due to major demands by the hurricane victums in Florida, but were installed by OCt 22.

Exterior finished It is now the 1'st of February. Exterior and interior house construction, and driveway are completed. All inspections have been performed, and the house is now ready for occupancy.