Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity » Volunteering

Build in Wilton – Thursday August 19 and Saturday August 21

peter — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:28:36 +0000

This week, we’ll continue with volunteer framing at our new home site at the corner of Russell and Maple Streets in Wilton.

Expecting subcontractors to run sewer / water lines, run perimeter drain, complete initial backfill, add stone inside foundation, pour concrete for basement floor, and bring in temporary power.

Volunteer work: Install rim and floor joists, then plywood flooring to cap foundation. Frame stairwell access. Time permitting, next steps are laying our bottom plate, then starting exterior walls and sheathing.

Directions from NH-101A, heading WEST out of Nashua:

Turn LEFT after NH-101 overpass to take the RT-101 W ramp toward PETERBOROUGH/KEENE, merging onto NH-101 (Milford bypass). Caution: temporary 45 mph speed limit for construction is being enforced 24/7. 4.9 mi to -
Turn LEFT onto ELM ST/NH-101. 0.8 mi to -
Turn (bear) RIGHT onto WILTON RD. 0.5 mi to -
WILTON RD becomes MAIN ST. 0.3 mi to -
Turn RIGHT onto RUSSELL ST. 0.1 mi to -
End at site on the right, corner RUSSELL ST & MAPLE ST.

See as many of you as can make it, starting by 9:00.

Completed since last Saturday:

Russell Street, Wilton: Poured foundation walls. Installed bulkhead. Waterproofed outside of foundation. Mounted foam insulation outside foundation. Started backfill. Put up pole for temporary power. Bolted sill plate to foundation. Fabricated and mounted main girders onto lally columns.

Upcoming events:

Russell Street, Wilton: Continue with walls / sheathing. Still seeking donations / deals.
Other small projects being coordinated.

eric

Cell: 620-4182

Build – June 26

peter — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:30:51 +0000

This Saturday, we’ll continue at the Southern NH Rescue Mission (40 Chestnut Street, Nashua) to finish installing door hardware, plus other punch list items before SNHRM gets its certificate of occupancy. This is all indoor work.

Directions from Everett Turnpike Exit 7 (Amherst Street exit) to the mission

Start out going SOUTHEAST on US-3/ NH-101A/ AMHERST ST toward US-3 S/ HENRI A BURQUE DR. Continue to follow NH-101A/ AMHERST ST. 1.6 mi to
Turn RIGHT onto MAIN ST/ DANIEL WEBSTER HWY. 0.2 mi to
Turn RIGHT onto WATER ST. 0.2 mi to
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto FACTORY ST. <0.1 mi to
Turn LEFT onto CHESTNUT ST. 0.2 mi to
End at 40 CHESTNUT ST (2nd building on LEFT). Parking on street, and behind building.

See as many of you as can make it, starting about 9:00.

Upcoming events:

For planning, no construction expected over the July 4th weekend.
Next build site: Still seeking donations / deals.
40 Chestnut Street, Nashua (SNHRM): Finish punch list for certificate of occupancy.
63 Tolles Street, Nashua: Replace range hood and front screen door.
Other small projects being coordinated.

eric
Cell: 620-4182

Build: May 8 NEWPRO Windows

peter — Fri, 07 May 2010 12:17:13 +0000

In addition to our work this weekend at Southern New Hamsphire rescue mission, we’re working with volunteers from NEWPRO Windows to install windows at 1 Gettysburg Dr, Nashua, NH.

Contact Eric Moore and the Building Committee for more information.

Build – March 20

peter — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:00:33 +0000

This Saturday, we’ll be back at our 42-44 Tonella Road build site in Milford. We need to do some tree / brush pruning in order to provide clear lines of sight on the property for the surveyor. This will include work in the back part of the property, and may be muddy.

Directions from NH-101 overpass over NH-101A (Nashua Street, at the Amherst / Milford line):

Continue west on NH-101A W/Nashua St. 1.5 mi to Left (just before County Store) onto TONELLA RD. 0.2 mi to Left to house site on east side of the road

See as many of you as can make it, starting about 9:00.

Completed since last Saturday:

42-44 Tonella Road, Milford: Discussions / meetings with surveyor, and also with potential excavators.

Upcoming events:

Temporary power, Tonella Road, Milford.
Spring excavation / foundation support for Tonella Road, Milford – still seeking donations / deals.
Punch list items and hanging doors, 40 Chestnut Street, Nashua – probably March 27th.

Other small projects being coordinated.

eric

Cell: 620-4182

Build – December 12

peter — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:22:19 +0000

With snow on the ground, and decent weather planned for Saturday, we’ll burn the brush at our new duplex site on Tonella Road in Milford. Please bring chainsaws, etc. as available – can’t burn anything >5-in diameter (but can remove any suitable as firewood).

Directions from NH-101 overpass over NH-101A (Nashua Street, at the Amherst / Milford line):

Continue west on NH-101A W/Nashua St. 1.5 mi to
Left (just before County Store) onto TONELLA RD. 0.2 mi to
Left to house site on east side of the road

Thanks for responses to date on new parking area for the HFH truck. It should soon have its new home…

Also, still looking for a storage area suitable for donated windows and bathroom toilets / sinks. These would go into the Milford duplex, meaning that we’d want storage from mid-December through early next fall when they would go into the duplex. Will also be looking for volunteers to help move these items from Bedford.

Upcoming events:

Building permits and temporary power, Milford lot.
Spring excavation / foundation support for Tonella Road, Milford – seeking donations / deals.
Other small projects being coordinated.

eric

Cell: 620-4182

Build – November 14

peter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:47:48 +0000

This Saturday, we’ll continue supporting Southern NH Rescue Mission (40 Chestnut Street, Nashua) to put in emergency and handicapped egress and a new basement dormitory. Specifically, we’ll hang continue hanging drywall in hallway adjacent to the main dorm area we’d been working on. This is all indoor work.

Directions from Everett Turnpike Exit 7 (Amherst Street exit) to the mission

Start out going SOUTHEAST on US-3/ NH-101A/ AMHERST ST toward US-3 S/ HENRI A BURQUE DR. Continue to follow NH-101A/ AMHERST ST. 1.6 mi to
Turn RIGHT onto MAIN ST/ DANIEL WEBSTER HWY. 0.2 mi to
Turn RIGHT onto WATER ST. 0.2 mi to
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto FACTORY ST. <0.1 mi to
Turn LEFT onto CHESTNUT ST. 0.2 mi to
End at 40 CHESTNUT ST (2nd building on LEFT). Parking on street, and behind building

See as many of you as can make it, starting around 9:00 AM.

Completed since last Saturday:

40 Chestnut Street, Nashua (Southern NH Rescue Mission) – Hung drywall around machinery closet in main dorm area. Continued hanging drywall on ceiling of adjacent hallway, and started on its walls.
6 Brick Manor Drive, Nashua – Installed gutter over front porch to prevent ice build-up on front entrance. Many thanks to Paul!
7-1/2 Ridge Street, Nashua – Picked up foundation permit.

Upcoming events:

Building permits and temporary power, Milford lot.
Burn brush at Tonella Road, Milford – after 1st snow.
Spring excavation / foundation support for Tonella Road, Milford – seeking donations / deals.
Other small projects being coordinated.

eric

Cell: 620-4182

Build – November 7

peter — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:34:49 +0000

This Saturday, we’ll continue supporting Southern NH Rescue Mission (40 Chestnut Street, Nashua) to put in emergency and handicapped egress that will allow for a new basement dormitory. Specifically, we’ll hang drywall around the mechanical closet in the main dorm area, and continue hanging drywall in the adjacent hallway. This is all indoor work.

Directions from Everett Turnpike Exit 7 (Amherst Street exit) to the mission –

Start out going SOUTHEAST on US-3/ NH-101A/ AMHERST ST toward US-3 S/ HENRI A BURQUE DR. Continue to follow NH-101A/ AMHERST ST. 1.6 mi to
Turn RIGHT onto MAIN ST/ DANIEL WEBSTER HWY. 0.2 mi to
Turn RIGHT onto WATER ST. 0.2 mi to
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto FACTORY ST. <0.1 mi to
Turn LEFT onto CHESTNUT ST. 0.2 mi to
End at 40 CHESTNUT ST (2nd building on LEFT). Parking on street, and behind building

See as many of you as can make it, starting around 9:00 AM.

Completed since last Saturday:

40 Chestnut Street, Nashua (Southern NH Rescue Mission) – Hung drywall in 2nd of two restrooms, and applied 1st coat of mud. Hung drywall on beam supports in main dorm area. Started hanging drywall on ceiling of adjacent hallway.
7-1/2 Ridge Street, Nashua – Picked up sewer user’s permit.

Upcoming events:

Building permits and temporary power, Milford lot.
Foundation permit, 7-1/2 Ridge Street, Nashua.
Burn brush at Tonella Road, Milford – after 1st snow.
Spring excavation / foundation support for Tonella Road, Milford – seeking donations / deals.
Other small projects being coordinated.

eric

Cell: 620-4182

Build – October 31

peter — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:18:16 +0000

This Saturday, we’ll continue supporting Southern NH Rescue Mission (40 Chestnut Street, Nashua) to put in emergency and handicapped egress that will allow for a new basement dormitory. Specifically, we’ll put up drywall in the 2nd of two rest rooms (5/8” on ceilings, ½” on interior walls), to allow plumber to continue. Time and volunteers permitting, we’ll also finish hanging drywall on the interior dorm wall, and start hanging drywall in the adjacent hallway. This is all indoor work. We’ll make sure to wrap up early for evening treats.

Directions from Everett Turnpike Exit 7 (Amherst Street exit) to the mission –

Start out going SOUTHEAST on US-3/ NH-101A/ AMHERST ST toward US-3 S/ HENRI A BURQUE DR. Continue to follow NH-101A/ AMHERST ST. 1.6 mi to
Turn RIGHT onto MAIN ST/ DANIEL WEBSTER HWY. 0.2 mi to
Turn RIGHT onto WATER ST. 0.2 mi to
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto FACTORY ST. <0.1 mi to
Turn LEFT onto CHESTNUT ST. 0.2 mi to
End at 40 CHESTNUT ST (2nd building on LEFT). Parking on street, and behind building

See as many of you as can make it, starting around 9:00 AM.

Completed since last Saturday:

40 Chestnut Street, Nashua (Southern NH Rescue Mission) – Hung drywall in 1st of two restrooms – ready for the mudding that’s already going on.

Upcoming events:

Building permits and temporary power, Milford lot.
Burn brush at Tonella Road, Milford – after 1st snow.
Spring excavation / foundation support for Tonella Road, Milford – seeking donations / deals.
Other small projects being coordinated.

eric

Cell: 620-4182

Build – October 24

peter — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:39:17 +0000

This Saturday, we’ll continue supporting Southern NH Rescue Mission (40 Chestnut Street, Nashua) to put in emergency and handicapped egress that will allow for a new basement dormitory. Specifically, we’ll put up drywall in the two rest rooms (5/8” on ceilings, ½” on interior walls), start hanging drywall in the adjacent hallway, and finish hanging drywall on the interior dorm wall. This is all indoor work.

Directions from Everett Turnpike Exit 7 (Amherst Street exit) to the mission –

Start out going SOUTHEAST on US-3/ NH-101A/ AMHERST ST toward US-3 S/ HENRI A BURQUE DR. Continue to follow NH-101A/ AMHERST ST. 1.6 mi to
Turn RIGHT onto MAIN ST/ DANIEL WEBSTER HWY. 0.2 mi to
Turn RIGHT onto WATER ST. 0.2 mi to
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto FACTORY ST. <0.1 mi to
Turn LEFT onto CHESTNUT ST. 0.2 mi to
End at 40 CHESTNUT ST (2nd building on LEFT). Parking on street, and behind building

See as many of you as can make it, starting around 9:00 AM.

Completed since last Saturday:

40 Chestnut Street, Nashua (Southern NH Rescue Mission) – Hung ½” drywall on west side of main dorm area, less posts supporting the ceiling I-beams. Framed both rest rooms – ready for drywall.

Upcoming events:

Building permits and temporary power, Milford lot.
Burn brush at Tonella Road, Milford – after 1st snow.
Spring excavation / foundation support for Tonella Road, Milford – seeking donations / deals.
Other small projects being coordinated.

eric

Cell: 620-4182

Build – October 17

peter — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:30:57 +0000

This Saturday, we’ll continue supporting Southern NH Rescue Mission (40 Chestnut Street, Nashua) to put in emergency and handicapped egress that will allow for a new basement dormitory. Specifically, we’ll finish framing and start drywalling two rest rooms, and start hanging drywall on the walls that are not fire boundaries. This is all indoor work.

Directions from Everett Turnpike Exit 7 (Amherst Street exit) to the mission –

Start out going SOUTHEAST on US-3/ NH-101A/ AMHERST ST toward US-3 S/ HENRI A BURQUE DR. Continue to follow NH-101A/ AMHERST ST. 1.6 mi to
Turn RIGHT onto MAIN ST/ DANIEL WEBSTER HWY. 0.2 mi to
Turn RIGHT onto WATER ST. 0.2 mi to
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto FACTORY ST. <0.1 mi to
Turn LEFT onto CHESTNUT ST. 0.2 mi to
End at 40 CHESTNUT ST (2nd building on LEFT). Parking on street, and behind building

See as many of you as can make it, starting around 9:00 AM.

Completed since last Saturday:

40 Chestnut Street, Nashua (Southern NH Rescue Mission) – Finished hanging 5/8” fire-rated drywall on ceilings / walls in main area and hallways.

Upcoming events:

Building permits and temporary power, Milford lot.
Burn brush at Tonella Road, Milford – after 1st snow.
Other small projects being coordinated.

eric

Cell: 620-4182