Habitat For Humanity: Construction Manual

Product Description

This document is a guide for volunteers to assist Habitat for Humanity to build and renovate simple, affordable homes. It is a detailed, task-based list of the activities that need to be done to complete a Habitat house. General activity descriptions and related illustrations are included.

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Habitat for Humanity

Manufacturing/Building Method

N/A

Intellectural Property Type

Open Source

User Provision Model

N/A

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown

Author / Organization

Habitat for Humanity Greater Fox Cities Area

Language(s)

English

Publication date

2019

Reconstruction or development?

Reconstruction and Development

Snapshot / Summary

Introduction

Beam and Sill Plates

Cap Foundation

Wall Layout

Components and Stairs

Build Main Floor Walls

Porch, Stairway and Basement Walls

Roof Framing

Roofing

Windows and Exterior Doors

Vents, Attic Scuttle and Blocking

Siding and Soffit

Air Sealing and Insulation

Ceiling Sheetrock

Wall Sheetrock

Painting

Subfloor, DRIcore and Finish Stairs

Cabinets

Interior Doors

Interior Finish Work

Exterior Finish Work

Clean House

Shed Construction

Garage Construction

Picnic Table Construction

Complimentary field guides

None

Design Specifications

N/A

Technical Support

N/A

Replacement Components

N/A

Lifecycle

N/A

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

People in your community and all over the world partner with Habitat to build or improve their houses. Habitat homeowners build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Organizing self construction groups.

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

N/A

Complementary Technical Systems

N/A

Academic Research and References

None

Compliance with regulations

Any and all actions taken my the implementing organization should comply with local regulations.

Other Information

None