Finding Our Rhythm.

Tuesday, August 1, 2017.

A great second day of work, and many wiser workers getting into their groove.

Fenton, Rusty Drive
Our Fenton demolition and reconstruction preparation continued working on our duplexes.

We had to remove the drywall and plastic sheeting around the top of the kitchen, as well as remove drywall screws remaining after demolition. Since there is no electricity at this site, some of our crew had to remove as many screws as possible by hand. This was done for a while, but the next crew, hopefully after electricity is restored, will be able to make quick work of this with the right tools.

Removing drywall from near the ceiling. (Laura A)

Several from our crew went into the basement to clean up the remaining furniture and shelving left from before the flood, and remove the drywall which has been continually wet since April 30 - over three months! These walls were covered with toxic black mold, and needed to be removed by shovel since the material simply crumbled when we tried to remove it.


Toxic Black Mold being treated before removal. (Kathy W)

Florissant, El Dorado Drive
Demolition and reconstruction preparation. Our crack team of construction minded work crew continued to clean the basement of damaged drywall and paneling, and began to hang drywall, which is what they all seemed to live for! Carol, the owner, also shared some of her heart wrenching and continually frustrating story with our group at dinner!

Panel Cutting Expert, Ethel! (Ken J)

Carol, and her friend Kelly, sharing some stories
of their experiences and trials. (Eric E) 

Our West Alton crew, on Edmonton Drive, made some great headway on their closet installation! The walls and doors are short, but also narrow. When you look at the crew in front of their work, everything looks proportional, but our work crew each look 6" taller!

Gary and Debbie preparing the walls. (Chuck W)

Doors hung, and trim ready to go.
Everyone looks just a little taller! (Scott M)

We have some updates and news from our Eureka team! It seems they have had a challenge, working outside in the heat, and putting up siding. The crew had a slow start, waiting for materials, but jumped in and did a great job making the house weather resistant.

Putting up the scaffolding. (Janet F)

Replacing damaged siding. (Janet F)