MONROE - The roof has been raised on Habitat for Humanity's newest home being built for the Neuenschwander family in Monticello, with enough time to get the home finished on time for its debut.
A "Blitz Build" was held Thursday, Friday and Saturday with the goal of getting the home ready on schedule for its November dedication date.
Volunteers came together to meet the goal by early Saturday afternoon.
"We are very pleased with the progress we have made during this Blitz Build" said Tiger Myers, Construction Coordinator for Green County Habitat. "This will go a long way towards keeping the project on schedule."
Framing was done by a variety of volunteers from around the county, both Habitat volunteers and some first timers as well.
The shingling of the roof was mainly left to the professionals. Dodd Roofing from Brodhead volunteered their tools, time and skills and finished the roof in time for lunch.
"Dave Dodd and his team are really a blessing," said Ron Goodman, Site Supervisor for the Monticello project.
Dodd's Roofing team has stepped up to help Habitat in the past, including the Withrow home in Brodhead two years ago.
"Finding skilled volunteers who are available during the week is always a challenge, but we put out the call and people answered," said Cathy Sennett, volunteer coordinator. "We had over a dozen workers on site both Thursday and Friday to help get ready for Saturday's Roof Raising. After just two days of wall framing, the crane came Friday morning and the rafters were placed; by Friday afternoon it was sheeted and ready for shingling.
Todd and Lea Neuenschwander, the family accepting the house, and daughter Rachel Nelson, 18, must contribute at least 250 hours each toward building the structure.
Daughters Kelly Neuens-chwander, 14, Katie Nelson, 14, and Becky Nelson, 16, will be able to work on the house, and their time can be contributed to their family's total hours.
The group completed many other tasks on the ground including wrapping the house, starting the soffit, and installing windows.
By lunch time Saturday, the roof was done and only some ground work and clean up was left to do that afternoon.
Todd Neuenschwander believes the changes the family had made before applying were a major factor in being chosen.
Changes started coming when Lea began attending Grace Church in New Glarus, with its classes, small group meetings and activities for the girls, according to Neuenschwander. They also attended a course on managing the family finances.
"It opened our eyes to a lot we could change in our lives and in being a family," he said.
Grace Church, where Habitat volunteer coordinator Cathy Sennett also attends, opened a door to bringing Habitat for Humanity into their lives, Lea said.
Habitat for Humanity of Green County is a nonprofit Christian housing ministry dedicated to building decent, affordable housing in partnership with those in need in Green County.
A "Blitz Build" was held Thursday, Friday and Saturday with the goal of getting the home ready on schedule for its November dedication date.
Volunteers came together to meet the goal by early Saturday afternoon.
"We are very pleased with the progress we have made during this Blitz Build" said Tiger Myers, Construction Coordinator for Green County Habitat. "This will go a long way towards keeping the project on schedule."
Framing was done by a variety of volunteers from around the county, both Habitat volunteers and some first timers as well.
The shingling of the roof was mainly left to the professionals. Dodd Roofing from Brodhead volunteered their tools, time and skills and finished the roof in time for lunch.
"Dave Dodd and his team are really a blessing," said Ron Goodman, Site Supervisor for the Monticello project.
Dodd's Roofing team has stepped up to help Habitat in the past, including the Withrow home in Brodhead two years ago.
"Finding skilled volunteers who are available during the week is always a challenge, but we put out the call and people answered," said Cathy Sennett, volunteer coordinator. "We had over a dozen workers on site both Thursday and Friday to help get ready for Saturday's Roof Raising. After just two days of wall framing, the crane came Friday morning and the rafters were placed; by Friday afternoon it was sheeted and ready for shingling.
Todd and Lea Neuenschwander, the family accepting the house, and daughter Rachel Nelson, 18, must contribute at least 250 hours each toward building the structure.
Daughters Kelly Neuens-chwander, 14, Katie Nelson, 14, and Becky Nelson, 16, will be able to work on the house, and their time can be contributed to their family's total hours.
The group completed many other tasks on the ground including wrapping the house, starting the soffit, and installing windows.
By lunch time Saturday, the roof was done and only some ground work and clean up was left to do that afternoon.
Todd Neuenschwander believes the changes the family had made before applying were a major factor in being chosen.
Changes started coming when Lea began attending Grace Church in New Glarus, with its classes, small group meetings and activities for the girls, according to Neuenschwander. They also attended a course on managing the family finances.
"It opened our eyes to a lot we could change in our lives and in being a family," he said.
Grace Church, where Habitat volunteer coordinator Cathy Sennett also attends, opened a door to bringing Habitat for Humanity into their lives, Lea said.
Habitat for Humanity of Green County is a nonprofit Christian housing ministry dedicated to building decent, affordable housing in partnership with those in need in Green County.