The exterior of IHM Expansion Project is now a lovely structure, completing the New England style school building. Windows and siding are on most of it and the wrap-around porch is being constructed with our own milled beams.
Although the addition looks great from the exterior, the interior is still far from finished. With another New England winter ahead, the Brothers continue to seal and weather-proof the building so that during the winter months they can start the more intricate interior work. The plumbing, electricity, wall boards, flooring, lights, and heating are all challenging and expensive. There is still so much to do. (See photos below.)
We are so thankful for the volunteers who have come to help the Brothers! In September our architect friends from CAC even volunteered a work day at IHM School!
During the summer months, the School Expansion Project never stopped…but there were still the weeks of summer camps, lawns to be mowed and many other maintenance projects that the Brothers tackle behind the scenes. At the end of August, the peeling paint on IHM Chapel could no longer be ignored. So the weekend before school started, 30+ volunteers showed up to help the Brothers scrape the entire 30’ high wooden building before painting it.
With all the selfishness in today’s society, this was nothing short of miraculous. Please consider helping out too, by making a donation to help speed along the progress!
You Can Help Too…
From the valley below
Brothers on lift
Student Volunteer
Windows & Siding
Basement
Exterior Work
Brother & volunteer
Work on Front
Exterior progress!
First floor walls
Front entry
First floor
So much to do!
Tools of the trade
Third Floor
Architects volunteer!
Sanding IHM Chapel
Ready to Paint
Brother works on IHM Chapel
