At PRoTechos, our approach to rebuilding involves working closely with the communities we serve. We network with local community leaders and religious institutions to locate the most urgent cases, and focus on helping residents who do not have the financial resources to hire help for roof repairs. We prioritize homes with children, elderly, or infirm occupants.

Despues que hemos identificado un candidato para arreglar su techo, evaluamos el techo. Nuestro trabajo se limita la reparación de techos de aluminio galvanizado o de hojalata. Si el propietario y el techo califican, nuestro gerente de proyecto realiza una evaluación detallada, tomando medidas y creando un plan. Despues que se firman los formularios de autorización, nuestro gerente de proyecto solicita la madera y otros materiales para el techo, y trabaja con el capataz para programar el proyecto.

Depending on the size of the roof and extent of the damage, it can take a team of two to four people between two and ten days to complete. Rain often interrupts our schedule; for safety reasons, we do not allow anyone on a roof when it is wet. In all, each roof costs between $7,000 and $10,000 to complete, including materials and labor.

Carpentry and construction work are done by volunteers, skilled carpenters, and trainees who participate in our Learn and Serve program. ——> links to Learn and Serve page