Roof replacement project begins at the Grundy Museum

We are proud and thankful to begin our roof replacement project.

This project is funded in part by the Keystone Historic Preservation Grant from the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

https://www.pa.gov/services/phmc/apply-for-keystone-historic-preservation-planning-grants.html

“As established under the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund, funding under the Keystone Historic Preservation Planning Grant program is available to nonprofit organizations and local governments for the planning and development for publicly accessible historic resources listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

 The purpose of the grant is to support projects that identify, preserve, promote and protect historic and archaeological resources of Pennsylvania for both the benefit of the public and the revitalization of communities. These guidelines address only historic preservation projects under the planning category.”

The contractor chosen for the Grundy Museum roof project is Kurtz Construction Company located in Wyndmoor, PA.  They were recommended by our Preservation Consultant Ray Tschoepe who commented, “The company has a long history of working to meet the most rigorous specifications demanded in architectural preservation projects.”

 Below are some of the historic sites and building projects handled Kurtz Construction:

  • Stenton Mansion: wood shingled roof replacement
  • Bartram’s Garden: Cedar shingled roof replacement, custom gutter and downspout work in accordance with historic standards.
  • Cliveden of the Nation Trust: Carriage House Roof Replacement.

Materials that will be used for the roof replacement are copper pole gutters, base flashings at dormer aprons, sidewalls, chimneys and skylight, and new counter flashings at all chimneys.

The roof will be replaced with the same material. The shingles will be 24” tapersawn red cedar shakes that are high quality and uniform in appearance. Red cedar is native to the Pacific Northwest, naturally pest resistant and decay. They are proven to be one of nature’s best insulators.

https://kurtzconstruction.com

Stay tuned for updates!