Priests Who Served at St. Theresa,
Staff and Friends Build
This house will be the 547th Habitat home built in Evansville and the 10th built in St. Theresa Place, a 14-home Habitat subdivision. Thank you to the house sponsor – Priests Who Served at St. Theresa, Staff and Friends – for your generosity and continuing the community legacy of St. Theresa Place.
“I actually grew up in a Habitat house. The one I grew up in is still in good condition and standing strong, so I thought applying to Habitat would be something good for our family. Our own Habitat house would be a good foundation for our new family.”
Phase 1
Homesite Selection
Homeowner selects homesite from available Habitat lots. Homeowners are paired with their sponsor.
Phase 2
Groundbreaking
During the groundbreaking, the foundation is completed and the block work is laid.
Phase 3
Crawl Space and Floor System
Volunteers install moisture barrier and insulation in crawl space.
For the floor system, the floor joists are installed, more foam insulation is filled in between joists and band boards, and OSB board is laid for the flooring. Black paper is laid on the two porches to help maintain the longevity of the home.
Phase 4
Walls
Wall Prep: Volunteers build wall components (king jack studs, California corners, headers, etc.) and layout 2 x 4 location on the top and bottom plates of each wall.
Wall Building: Wall components are nailed together on top and bottom plates with 2 x 4s. This is completed for both interior and exterior walls.
Wall Raising: Volunteers raise, level, and secure the walls. Exterior walls go up first, followed by the interior.
Trusses: OSB boards are laid on first and last trusses to attach the siding.
Phase 5
Doors and Windows
Volunteers install windows and doors.
Phase 6
Internal Mechanics
Plumbing, electric, insulation, and dry wall are installed.
Phase 7
Pre-insulation
Pre-insulation is installed on exterior walls, doors, windows, ceiling, and floors. Baffles are put in to circulate airflow.
Phase 8
Painting
Volunteers paint the walls and ceiling. Corners and edges are cut out first, then roll the ceilings, and then the walls.
Phase 9
Cabinets and Appliances
Cabinets and countertops installed.
Later, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, and washer & dryer are installed.
Phase 10
Trim Work and Flooring
Trim around windows and doors are completed. Interior doors are also installed. Vinyl and carpet are laid.
Phase 11
Exterior Concrete
Exterior concrete parking pad and sidewalks are poured.
Phase 12
Yard Prep
The yard is prepared for grass seed sewing.
Phase 13
Dedication
Homeowner and community members come together to bless and dedicate the home, complete with a ribbon cutting.
