What a day!  Today, I was honored to help at the Women Build Habitat project.  Three of my business associates and I were anxious to get started helping build the largest house Habitat has built in Richmond! The house will be a beautiful 5 bedroom home for a well deserving family.  Along with a large crew from the Federal Reserve, we each received assignments from Jerry, the Site Supervisor.  The four with previous roofing experienced were assigned to the top.  A larger group was assigned to the outside for siding installation. And, my group of four was sent inside to clean up and ready it for insulation.

We began by cleaning every nook and cranny of wood chips, sawdust, and miscellaneous scraps.  We put foam insulation in all wire holes, behind electrical boxes and around the windows.  After finishing, I told Jerry I felt like a “foam expert”.  He said, no, you’re an “Insulation Specialist”!  After installing cardboard ventilation shields under the eaves around the house, it is now ready for insulation.  Our work was complete and we were pleased to know we had a hand in helping the Homeowners stay warm and cozy in the winter and cool and comfortable in the summer. 

I was so pleased to help with this heartwarming and important project.  It was my first experience with Habitat, but it will not be my last.

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