The hurricane left the farm family exposed to rain, heat, and pests. The timber-framed residence needs a full strip-down, structural check, and new 26-gauge zinc roof system with hurricane strapping and sealing.
GDF
Golaub Dairy Farm
diary farm•St. Elizabeth
Planned
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Housing Recovery
Created Dec 3, 2025
Project Roadmap
0/5 completed1.Assessment & Safe Strip-out
Document roof failure, remove compromised zinc sheets, and stage salvageable lumber before rain returns.
1 Material
2 Volunteers
2.Structural Reinforcement
Replace damaged rafters, purlins, and posts; install hurricane straps to tie rafters to wall plates.
2 Materials
1 Volunteer
3.Decking & Waterproofing
Lay batten strips, tar paper, and flashing tape so the structure is protected before sheet installation.
3 Materials
4.Zinc Sheet Installation
Install 26-gauge zinc sheets with ridge capping, proper overlap geometry, and roofing fasteners.
3 Materials
1 Volunteer
5.Final Sealing & Inspection
Seal penetrations, test for leaks, and clear debris to hand the home back to the family.
1 Material
1 Volunteer
What's Needed
Materials
House Roof – 26-Gauge Zinc Sheets
60 of 60 sheets remaining
House Roof Structural Lumber
3 of 3 bundles remaining
Roof Nails & Fasteners
2 of 2 kits remaining
House Hurricane Straps
80 of 80 packs remaining
House Roof Ridge Cap
6 of 6 lengths remaining
Tar Paper / Underlayment
6 of 6 rolls remaining
Sealant & Flashing Tape
6 of 6 kits remaining
Roof Work Safety PPE
8 of 8 kits remaining
Volunteers
Structural Carpenter
6 of 6 volunteers remaining
Roofing Installers
4 of 4 volunteers remaining
General Labor – Housing Roof
6 of 6 volunteers remaining
Part of project group
Golaub Dairy Farm Recovery
The family-owned small dairy operation suffered major losses during Hurricane Melissa. The storm killed **4 cows, 2 heifers, and 3 calves**, and several trees collapsed onto the boundary fence, blocking access to the **35-acre pasture**. The **cow shed roof** was destroyed, halting all dairy production.