Building An Elkview from 84 LumberThis small 576 square foot cottage is the answer for many in the aftermath of Katrina. With two bedrooms, bathroom, living rooom, and kitchen - this cottage fulfills dreams of many who lost their homes and were left with little to no funds to build a home. For $9,800 approximately we can black in the home on pilings. For about $8,000 more we can complete the inside inclusive with air conditioning, cabinets, washer/dryer, fridge, freezer, and flooring. At this time we have 200 of these Elkview Homes to construct. We are in dire need of volunteer skilled construction workers. Once the home is blacked in - we are totally dependent on volunteers to finish the inside of the home. With one good skilled supervisor who can oversee the installion of the wiring and plumbing by volunteers, siding, the hanging of the rock, taping of the rock, finish carpentry, cabinets, flooring and painting - this can be accomplished here in this environment anywhere from 6 weeks to three months. Every day we plan to post the progress on this home.
View from the front window of Mary's home across the bayou and out to the bay. No wonder she is re-building on this spot where not only her house was destroyed - but her son's home as well. Her son is not moving back. But Mary has a dream to live back on this pristine spot.
Building An Elkview Day By Day Day 10
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Days 12, 13, and 14 - change of plans and siding.
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Elkview II Plan
Day One
Material Delivered onsite including roof truss. Day One
Material Delivered onsite including. Day One
Required permit box from 84 Lumber than includes red lined plans, building permits, elevation certificate, and termite treatment receipts. Day One
Temporary Power Pole placed prior to construction start Day One
Pylons are placed in position. 30% of total length set in the ground in concrete. Pole is set on two sack of sacrete prior to pouring in concrete and banded with temporary banding to hold them in position while concrete sets. Pylons must be inspected prior to pouring. Unless you have "Will Call" set up - it is a two week wait for concrete. The specifications call for an 8"x8" pylon but we normally use 10"x10" pylon. |
Day Two
Day Two
Banding is placed to required elevation for first first height. Note the corners are bolted together with space left for placement of the diagnol deck floor joist. Day Two
Horizontal banding perlin sitting on notched pylons Day Two
Floor joist layout. Note the wire strap cross bracing to stabilize the floor truss. Day Two
Mary Costner, a Waveland police officer, standing in front of her home under construction. Note the temporary banding on the outside deck pylons. Day Two
A wild iris grows to the side of the driveway as testament to the survival of the eco system. This year the flowers are in abundance as opposed to last spring. |
