Eiseman Construction has begun work on a $14 million project to replace the original cedar roofing on the houses of Whitpain Farm in Blue Bell with a synthetic material that mimics the look of cedar while increasing the fire safety and longevity of the roof.
The homeowners’ association of Whitpain Farm, a premiere 55-and-over community in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County, selected Eiseman for the job after reviewing proposals from many area contractors. Headed by principal Melissa Eiseman, the woman-owned, Doylestown-based company began onsite work on June 6.
The project to replace the roofs and skylights on all 171 homes in the neighborhood with CeDUR synthetic roofing shakes is expected to take two years. After being removed, some of the existing cedar shake shingles will be recycled into wood chips.
The project at Whitpain Farm is the first large-scale installation in the Northeast of the roofing material made by Aurora, Colo.-based manufacturer, CeDUR. Company president Barry Gleichenhaus touted the many benefits of the synthetic roofing system, including significantly lower maintenance, improved fire rating, strong impact resistance, and durability.
The project team also includes representatives from Doylestown-based Bustamante Engineers, building materials supply house, Universal Supply Co., and property management company FirstService Residential, which manages Whitpain Farm.
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