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Roofing help wanted: Xolani's home in Stellenbosch
The roof at Xolani's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇿🇦 Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa160 views
I'm a night-shift nurse living in Stellenbosch. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 2 places, and the living room is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $1,200, which isn't something I can pay.
The good news: a local hardware store has donated the corrugated iron sheets and timber. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for three or four volunteers who can help over one long weekend.
Experience helps, but it isn't essential - I'll have a licensed roofer supervising for safety. All you need is work boots and a hat. I'll provide lunch, water and lots of thanks.
The work will be done on the ground and roof with proper harnesses. If you can only help for a few hours, that's welcome too.
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- effort
- one long weekend
- format
- In person in Stellenbosch
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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Keep going. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Stellenbosch
So sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care