Tuesday, May 15

It’s 9:00 am at the Blitz Build site and I am amazed to see how much progress has been made since yesterday. Thanks to McGuire Builders the roof is entirely shingled. The framing passed inspection so the crew from Callen Contruction has aready installed nearly half the siding; they expect to finish siding and trim today. The William’s home is truly taking shape!

Yesterday I met Gloria and Bashamba Williams and felt an immediate connection with them. Today, we greet each other with a hug! Their enthusiasm is contagious as they energetically help out in any way they can.

Today’s schedule includes having the electric, HVAC and plumbing completely roughed-in by 11:30 and ready for inspection. With the efficient crews from Horsch & Miller Plumbing and HVAC and Triple T Electric, we expect them to be finished ahead of schedule! The next three hours are slated for insulation. The insulation must be in so that dry wall can be loaded, hung and finished by the end of the day; a huge undertaking. Drywall must be finished in order to prime and paint tomorrow. Every step hinges on the step before.

The ease with which we are moving from one phase of the build to another is awesome. I, for one, am impressed. After months of hard work and planning, I’m happy to see Carmel Builders, Inc. president (and my husband), Tom Weiher, busy but relaxed – confident all is well. The forecast threatens rain, but there’s no chance of dampening spirits!

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