March 3, 7 and 14 updates

March 3, 2009

1. In the basement, removed the rest of the drywall and studding that was on the east and south walls in the room. Scraped all walls and floor.

2. In the kitchen we removed the final 2 layers of vinyl tile and luan.

3. Outside, scraped off the loose paint on the cedar siding.

4. In the attic, all the baffles were installed; R30 battes were placed in all the open rafters above the repaired area. Then a layer of R19 was placed over top.

5. In the bathroom, all the drywall and corner screen from around the tub was removed so that green board can be installed. The tub remains in place.

6. The shed outside was started in the late afternoon. The walls are up, door cut out and the trusses up and gable ends sheeted. The old shed is completely taken down and in the dumpster.

Employees from Ford did a great job and were enthusiastic the whole day.

March 7, 2009

With 7 volunteers the remaining truss was built for the shed

Living room subfoor was nailed down

Walls were sanded in the kitchen

Carpet tack strips removed from bedroom floors

Wallpaper removed from bathroom walls

A large and filling lunch donated by:

Ann Arbor Management Team
Buffalo Wild Wings
205 South State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

March 14, 2009

With 6 volunteers more loose paint was scraped off the exterior cedar siding

Roof sheathing was nailed on the shed

Front door was replaced

Subfloor in bathroom was torn up and replaced

Damaged front screen door was removed

Some leaves and tree branches were bagged

Thanks to all who helped,
Steve Polgar