Replacement Of Aging Cedar Roof Underway At Lake Forest Beach Pavilion

LAKE FOREST, IL — Crews began replacing the roof of the pavilion at North Beach in Lake Forest on Monday, kicking off construction on a project aldermen approved in August to address an aging cedar roof.

The North Beach Pavilion's cedar roof was first installed a quarter century ago and is reaching the end of its estimated useful life, according to city staff.

The $38,500 roof replacement project was awarded to Palos Heights-based Ridgeline Roofing as a result of a competitive bidding process overseen by Illinois Roof Consulting Associates, the professional roof inspection and project management firm retained by the city.

Competing bids ranged as high as $107,400, while Ridgeline’s $35,000 bid included a $3,500, or 10 percent, contingency for unforeseen costs.

The pavilion's new roof will feature architectural asphalt shingles, a material chosen after discussions between city staff and IRCA, according to Lake Forest Assistant Public Works Director Jim Lockefeer.

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The shingles were chosen as a more practical and cost-effective replacement for cedar following discussions with community development staff, Lockefeer explained, presenting plans for the project at a June 17 Public Works Committee.

The City Council unanimously approved the project in August and construction was scheduled for December to avoid peak usage of the beach.

The work is expected to last about two weeks, weather permitting, according to staff. While work is underway, residents may experience temporary disruptions, including intermittent internet outages due to antenna removals and limited restroom access in affected areas.