Tender: Fort William Historical Park – Cedar Shake Roof Replacement on Two Historic Buildings

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Fort William Historical Park (FWHP) is seeking a supplier for the removal and replacement of cedar shake roofing on two (2) historic buildings, providing all labour, materials, equipment and supervision and disposing of existing roofing off-site at the vendor's expense. All shakes shall be premium-grade, clear heartwood, 100% edge-grain, 24-inch No. 1 resawn blue or red cedar shakes, 1/2-inch medium hand-split, premium brand, fire-rated with factory-applied Class C fire-retardant and complying with applicable municipal, provincial and building code requirements. The vendor shall supply all fasteners and install cedar shakes using stainless steel ring-shank nails or other fasteners as recommended by the manufacturer (staples are not permitted) with installation completed in accordance with the manufacturer's written specifications and recommendations. The vendor shall supply and install a ventilated roof underlayment system, such as Cedar Breather® Roof Ventilation Mat by Benjamin Obdyke or approved equivalent, and the roofing system shall also include roofing felt and 15 lb. cool grey underlayment installed per the manufacturer's written specifications and recommendations. The completed roof installation shall maintain the historic character and appearance of the buildings, with shake exposure, coursing and installation pattern matching the existing roofing configuration unless otherwise approved by FWHP.