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The Habitat for Humanity Construction Manual was written by our Construction Staff to serve as a tool for volunteers to utilize prior to volunteering on a Habitat build site.
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Introduction |
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| Download as .PDF | Cover page |
Chapter 1 |
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| Establishing Square Sill Plate Chalk Lines Installing The Treated Plate Installing Laminate Beam |
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Chapter 2 |
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| Download as .PDF | Caulking And Sealing The Basement Floor Installing I-Joists Installing I-Joists For Stair Openings Installing Foamboard In The Sillbox Installing Floor Sheathing (Decking) |
Chapter 3 |
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| Laying Out Exterior And Interior Walls Building Window And Door Frames Building Stair |
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Chapter 4 |
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| Download as .PDF | Framing Exterior And Interior Walls Erecting Wall Panels Straightening Exterior Walls Installing Top Plates Building Porch Framing Framing Basement Walls With Insulation Sheathing Exterior Wall |
Chapter 5 |
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| Download as .PDF | Roofing Prep Work Installing Trusses Installing Porch Trusses Installing Roof Sheathing Installing Sub Fascia Installing Truss Bracing Installing Hurricane And L-Clips |
Chapter 6 |
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| Download as .PDF | Installing Gutter Apron Installing Ice And Water Shield Installing Roofing Felt Installing Drip Edge Installing Starter Strip Installing Shingles Installing Ridge Vent Installing Cap Shingle |
Chapter 7 |
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| Download as .PDF | Siding Prep Installing Windows Installing Exterior Doors Installing Range Plenum And Wall End Cap Installing Bath Fan And End Cap Installing Proper Vents Installing Scuttle Hole Installing Blocking |
Chapter 8 |
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| Download as .PDF | General Installation Rules Installing Soffit & Fascia Installing Siding Installing Shutters |
Chapter 9 |
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| Download as .PDF | Air Sealing Installing Insulation In Wall Cavities |
Chapter 10 |
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| Download as .PDF | Installing Ceiling Sheetrock |
Chapter 11 |
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| Download as .PDF | Installing Wall Sheetrock |
Chapter 12 |
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| Download as .PDF | Painting |
Chapter 13 |
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| Download as .PDF | Installing Underlayment Finishing Stairs Insulating And Installing Scuttle Cover |
Chapter 14 |
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| Download as .PDF | Installing Interior Doors Installing Storm Doors Installing Registers & Baseboard Trim Installing Shelving Installing Bathroom Accessories Installing Cabinets Caulking Electrical Boxes |
Chapter 15 |
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| Download as .PDF | Final Cleanup Mailbox Placement |
Chapter 16 |
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| Download as .PDF | Building A Shed |
Chapter 17 |
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| Download as .PDF | Building A Picnic Table |
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