Biloxi house-building project nearing completion

Jan. 14, 2006 - Volunteer Lewis Storm and his relatives from the Allen, Neb., area are staying in Biloxi, Miss. long enough to build a house located in nearby D'Iberville. The three-bedroom home was partially assembled in Nebraska and transported on an Orphan Grain Train trailer to Biloxi.

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Jan. 14, 2006 - The frame begins to rise. Photos courtesy of Dawn and Arlan Schellhorn.

Jan. 15, 2006 - The house-building volunteers took a break from their labors on Sunday, Jan 15.

Jan. 16, 2006 - The first roof truss is secured.

Wall and roof framing was completed Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Jan. 18, 2006 - Plywood sheeting of the entire roof and sides was completed in one day.

The house was wrapped and shingled by Friday afternoon, Jan. 20.

Feb. 3, 2006 - Finishing up with painting the exterior - nearly complete!

Brett Borchers of Utica, Neb. uses an Orphan Grain Train Bobcat to clean up the yard surrounding the new house at D'Iberville.

Landon Storm installs a lockset on the front door.

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