Volunteers Needed to Plan Habitat for Humanity House Const.

Post by **Maligator** » December 16, 2007, 1:40 pm

I'm sorry, I'm not a Habitat staff and can't answer all your questions.

I give up.

I don't think he reads anything, just types.

Yep...I'm convinced now...
A preacher, not a listener.

Post by **beer monkey** » December 16, 2007, 8:05 pm

Funny you should say that Maligater...have been reading this from the start,whilst i don't know anything about the organization but it sounds very commendable and all in a good cause ... i get the same feeling .
But If you do read this Geoffrey and anyone else involved keep up the good work. =D> .

How about posting some photos too Geoffrey, so we can see whats going on.
thanks.

Post by **Geoffrey** » December 16, 2007, 11:19 pm

Here is a photo of a house with the same floor plan:
http://cvbt-web.org/Gallery/Indonesia/ SigliAceh/2nd_Orphan_House.jpg
We built it in Aceh for a tsunami orphan in 2006. The houses in Udon will have the same floor plan but a lower wall height.
You're welcome to come watch others lay blocks. Thanks for your encouragement.

Post by **beer monkey** » December 16, 2007, 11:29 pm

I think this is the correct photo...2nd orphan house (Not my photo but one of the photos from the link)

Post by **Maligator** » December 16, 2007, 11:31 pm

You're welcome to come watch others lay blocks

I think he answered it without even thinking.
Finally.

Post by **Maligator** » December 17, 2007, 12:23 am

Thanks BM
I was wanting to see the difference between the ones they build here from there.

HFH is a wonderful thing and if you ever get a chance to help out, it is great.
I've helped on 10 houses built here.
The last one we built in 7 hours. ( 200 people working like ants )

Post by **Geoffrey** » December 21, 2007, 5:58 am

Update: They've poured the slabs at both sites. At "Oui's" house they've laid the first course with the anti-capillary layer. It looks beautiful already.

Post by **rocket2** » December 21, 2007, 1:19 pm

HI Geoffrey,

I met one gentlemen who was a project manager for construction sites in the UK. Now retired in Udon. I believe he was a mason by trade. I will see if I can find his contact details for you. I don't like volunteering people, but he seemed like the type of guy that would love a project such as this.

John

Post by **Geoffrey** » December 22, 2007, 6:37 am

Thanks John,

A retired mason would be an especially valuable person to help supervise/teach enthusiastic young volunteers. I think Habitat may be on site Monday, Christmas Eve, and Wednesday Boxing Day (and the rest of Christmas week). They want to lay the first 10 courses and pour reinforced concrete sills before the volunteers arrive. The volunteers will be on site for only 5 days. I believe good supervision is critical to build a beautiful house. The earth blocks are beautiful and well laid blocks make a very handsome house.

Geoffrey

Post by **Geoffrey** » January 8, 2008, 8:34 pm

The 12 Australian High School Students happily laid the blocks for the first bungalow in 3 days. We excpect them to finish the 2nd house on Thursday. Come on out and see. The 2nd site is 2 km off the Udon-Nong Khai road. From Udon make a right about Km No. 149 just past an underpass directly in front of a temple. Go about 2 km on a concrete/asphalt road. The site is behind a noodle soup shop on the left side of the road. If you come to a hard right turn in the road, turn around and go about one hundred meters back.
Peace