For anyone who is interested in learning to build homes/parts of homes...see below :)<br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br><span class="gmail_quote">From: <b class="gmail_sendername">lyndsay</b> <<a href="mailto:Lyndsay@merrimackvalleyhabitat.org">
Lyndsay@merrimackvalleyhabitat.org</a>><br>Date: Sep 6, 2006 12:23 PM<br>Subject: Habitat Construction Update<br>To: lyndsay <<a href="mailto:Lyndsay@merrimackvalleyhabitat.org">Lyndsay@merrimackvalleyhabitat.org</a>
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<div><font face="Arial" size="2"><span><font size="2"><span>Hello all Habitat Volunteers,</span> </font>
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<div><span><font size="2"><span>I hope you all had a great summer. We're gearing up for a productive fall, as winter is on our tails! </span></font></span></div>
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<div><span><font size="+0"><span></span><font size="2"><span>Below is our </span><span><strong>Construction Training Courses</strong> </span>for <span>September. (October schedule will be released soon!) </span><span><span>
</span></span>Classes are open to committed volunteers. Please contact our VISTA Construction Assistant to reserve a spot. </font></font><a title="http://by102fd.bay102.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?mailto=1&msg=496BE15A-1C8B-4844-9CC0-C9EF7039F946&start=0&len=10408&src=&type=x&to=Lyndsay@MerrimackValleyHabitat.org&cc=&bcc=&subject=&body=&curmbox=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&a=1f1d6e722559a4570682257f4131bf241645a4d87fc72f4521d05698aaa5a15e" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://by102fd.bay102.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?mailto=1&msg=496BE15A-1C8B-4844-9CC0-C9EF7039F946&start=0&len=10408&src=&type=x&to=Lyndsay@MerrimackValleyHabitat.org&cc=&bcc=&subject=&body=&curmbox=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&a=1f1d6e722559a4570682257f4131bf241645a4d87fc72f4521d05698aaa5a15e" target="_blank">
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Lyndsay@MerrimackValleyHabitat.org</font></a> or 978-681-8858<span>.</span></span></div>
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<div><span><span>Group leaders-please help us spread the word on our trainings.</span></span></div>
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<div><span><font color="#0000ff"><strong>Construction Update</strong>:</font></span></div>
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<div><span><strong><span>382 and 390 </span>Market Street Common:<span> (382-single family & 390-duplex) (Saturday Site Supervisor Steve Chooljian)</span></strong></span></div>
<div><span><span><span>Cedar siding is being installed on both houses. We are currently working on the front and back porches so we can finish the siding. </span></span></span></div>
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<div><span><span><span>***We're desperate for a few skilled workers to help us finish some complicated trim work so we can get the roof on 382 as well as help with the front porch of 390 so we can start siding the front. Let us know if you know anyone who might be willing to help out.
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<div><span><strong><span>30 </span>Melrose Street-<span> ( 3 single family) (Saturday Site Supervisor-Tom Baird)</span></strong></span></div>
<div><span><span>Our Builder's Blitz in June on Melrose C was a success. Melrose B is completely framed and awaiting a roof. We'll start to frame Melrose A next week. </span></span></div></span></div></span></font></div>
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<div><span><span><strong>8-10 Gale Street (duplex):<span> (Saturday Site Supervisor Mike Obar) </span></strong></span></span></div>
<div><span><span><strong><span></span></strong></span></span><span>Gale St. is framed to the second floor. We'll be working on the getting the roof rafters installed over the next two weeks. </span></div>
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<div><span><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: blue"><strong><font size="3"><span>September</span> 2006 Construction Trainings</font></strong></span></font></span></div>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="COLOR: blue">Installing Vinyl Siding</span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="COLOR: red">Saturday, September 9<sup>th</sup><span> </span>8:15 a.m. -9:45 a.m</span><span>.<span> </span><span style="COLOR: red">@ Melrose St.</span> </span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="COLOR: black">Taught by MVHFH building director, Emerson Dahmen, and long time volunteer, Tom Baird, this class will provide you with the all the knowledge you need to know to install siding on your own house.
<span> </span>Learn how to set-up a level starter course, install corners, and work around windows and doors. <span> </span><span> </span>Vinyl is final only if it is installed correctly.<span> </span>Come learn how to install it right.
<span> </span>After class, participants will have the rest of the day to put their new knowledge to work by helping us install the vinyl siding on one of our homes. </span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="COLOR: blue">Intro to Construction Tools</span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="COLOR: red">Saturday, September 16<sup>th</sup><span> </span>8:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. @ Market St. </span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span>Start volunteering with Habitat the right way!<span> </span>Learn how to properly and safely use the essential hand and power tools. <span> </span>Do you know how to hold a hammer properly for maximum performance or what all the different speeds on a screw gun are for??
<span> </span>Come learn all the tricks of the trade. We'll also be focusing on how to safely use the following power tools:<span> </span>circular saw, reciprocating saw, chop saw, table saw. <span> </span>Participants will have the chance to practice and become comfortable with each tool.
<span> </span>This class will be taught by MVHFH Construction Assistant, Lyndsay Hazen and MVHFH Homeowner, Ruth Reyes.<span> </span></span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="COLOR: blue">How to Accurately Calculate and Cut a Common Roof Rafter</span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="COLOR: red">Saturday, September 23<sup>rd</sup><span> </span>8:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. @ Melrose St. </span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span>Learn how to measure roof pitch and use <span>the formulas on the </span>speed square<span> </span>to calculate the rafter dimensions.<span> </span>Learn the trick to making an accurate seat cut and how to identify how much overhang is required.
<span> </span>The test will be of course, if our rafter fits??<span> </span>After the demonstration, participants will break into small groups to practice making their own rafter layout. </span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span>To sign up for classes, please contact Lyndsay Hazen:<span> </span>978-681-8858 x16 or <a title="mailto:Lyndsay@MerrimackValleyHabitat.org" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="mailto:Lyndsay@MerrimackValleyHabitat.org" target="_blank">
Lyndsay@MerrimackValleyHabitat.org</a><font size="3"><font size="2"><span> </span>Classes begin promptly at 8:15.<span> </span>Please arrive by 8:10 for sign-in.</font><span> </span></font></span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span><font size="3"><span></span></font></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">More classes coming in October: framing walls, building stairs, and installing windows and doors.<span> </span>
If there's any subject you'd like to learn—let us know.</span></p></div></div></div>
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<p>Lyndsay Hazen </p>
<p>Construction Assistant</p>
<p>Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity </p>
<p>978-681-8858</p>
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