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.
Building An Elkview Day By Day
Days 12, 13, and 14 - change of plans and siding.
Up to Day 30 and the finish work
This is still under construction - watch for daily posts until this home is completed. |
July 11th, 2007 This is the way the home appeared on July 11th, 2007. It is very close to "move in" stage with the minor finish work being done on the inside. As it appeared 5/24/07
This is the Elkview as it was in the late afternoon of the 24th of May. Mary has added a porch around the entire home and an extended roof to cover the front and back porch. This was not included in the original package. It is a needed asset as it, artificially, expands the living space of the home. |
