Home #563 | Jochem Family Build

This house is the 563rd Habitat home built by Habitat Evansville in Vanderburgh and Posey counties! The house is sponsored by Mindy, Dave, Jared, and Casey Jochem. Thanks to their support, future homeowner Amber will be able to build stability, grow financial security, and create a solid foundation for her family.

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Meet Habitat Future Homeowner, Amber.

“The first time I was out on a construction site, I bawled my eyes out. It doesn’t hit you until then. Being able to help on other people’s houses, you start to really feel like this is a community that has your back. I’m helping them now and I know that before long, they are gonna be helping me build my home. It’s like a family and a team.”

– Amber

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Phase Progress

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.
Phase 5:
Roofing
Trusses, roof decking, the drip edge, felt paper, and shingles are installed. Waterproofing is completed where needed. Lastly, the ridge of the roof is capped.
Phase 6:
Doors and Windows
Volunteers install windows and doors.
Phase 7:
Siding
Siding is measured, cut and installed by volunteers. External trim pieces, soffit, and fascia are also installed during the siding process.

*Pending on the weather, this phase may occur later in the construction process.
Phase 8:
Internal Mechanics
Plumbing, electric, insulation, and dry wall are installed.
Phase 9:
Pre-insulation
Pre-insulation is installed on exterior walls, doors, windows, ceiling, and floors. Baffles are put in to circulate airflow.
Phase 10:
Painting
Volunteers paint the walls and ceiling. Corners and edges are cut out first, then roll the ceilings, and then the walls.
Phase 11:
Cabinets and Appliances
Cabinets and countertops installed.

Later, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, and washer & dryer are installed.
Phase 12:
Trim Work and Flooring
Trim around windows and doors are completed. Interior doors are also installed. Vinyl and carpet are laid.
Phase 12:
Exterior Concrete
Exterior concrete parking pad and sidewalks are poured.
Phase 13:
Yard Prep
The yard is prepared for grass seed sewing. *Actual sewing may occur in the spring pending which season the home is completed.
Phase 14:
Finishing Touches
Interior: The appliances, towel bars, medicine cabinet, doorknobs and window blinds are installed.
Exterior: The house numbers, mailbox, porch posts, shutters and storm doors are installed.
Phase 15:
Dedication
Homeowner and community members come together to bless and dedicate the home, complete with a ribbon cutting.

Home #563 | Jochem Family Build

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