Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity makes it their mission to help provide decent and affordable homes around the world. This is in part with the help of the homeowners and volunteers to build homes that fit in with the many styles and traditions found in the communities where the houses are built. Habitat homeowners also pay an affordable mortgage.But no matter where these homes are built, all Habitat houses follow the same guiding principles.

Principles  

Decent- The homes built large enough to meet the family’s needs but small enough to keep material cost down. The materials used are of good quality and are locally available. Not only that, Habitat designs the homes to reflect local climate and culture.
Affordable- With the use of volunteers and the family, building the home becomes affordable. The design of the home, building methods, size, and non-profit loans make it even more affordable to build.
Habitat houses in North America and Canada use wood frame construction, Gypsum board interior walls, vinyl siding and asphalt shingle roofs. The size of a U.S. and Canadian Habitat houses are three-bedroom houses typically not exceeding 1,050 square feet of living space.
Habitat houses throughout other countries are designed with the area in mind. Habitat builds with locally available materials by country, reducing costs and making it easier for homeowners to maintain the houses. Houses in African countries are constructed with fired clay bricks and tile roofs made of cement or fired clay. In Latin America, concrete block or adobe walls and metal roofs are used. Habitat has to keep in mind that people of different countries use their houses in different ways and reflect cultural considerations. Home designs reflect cultural customs, whether that means building an outdoor cooking area in homes in African countries or an outdoor utility house in the Philippines for everyday chores.

The Right Stuff

This organization has a big heart that is spread all over the world. They take the area and culture into consideration when building these affordable homes. It not only takes the right materials or reliable help but the right equipment as well. At United Rentals in Abilene, we have an extensive selection of equipment to rent. We provide affordable daily, weekly, and monthly options to give you plenty of time to finish your project. So if you're in the market for construction equipment for rent in Abilene, stop by and see us or check out our website at www.unitedrentals.com.





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