Renovation of a hospitality development in Utica, Illinois. Completed plans call for the renovation of a hospitality development.

As of March 13, 2024, this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established. Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center is seeking proposals for removal and replacement of the existing wood shingles from two multiplex cabins surrounding the Lodge. Work will include the complete removal and replacement of the shake shingle roofing system, underlayment, insulation board, flashing, trim, gutters and downspouts, while maintaining the historic integrity of each building. The timing of the roof replacement will be determined at the time of bid award. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Starved Rock Hospitality Company requires the replacement of the roofing system on the 400 and 500 series Cabins located at Starved Rock State Park, LaSalle County, Illinois. The existing roof consists of cedar shake shingles on rigid insulation board with tongue and groove roof decking. The pitch of the roof is 6:12.The bid will include the removal and replacement of the existing wood shingles from 400 and 500 series cabins. Work will include the complete removal of the shake shingle roofing system, underlayment, insultation board, flashing, trim, gutters and downspouts. The roof will receive new roofing material consisting of ice and water shield at eaves and valleys, ventilated rigid insultation board, ventilating underlayment, 15# felt interlaced between shake courses, new cedar shake shingles, re-flash roof penetrations, new trim, clean up surface, repair any joints seams and joints, and replacement of the existing copper gutters, and flashing and reinstalling the existing downspouts. The condition of the roof deck for the most part is believed to be in sound condition. From the photos there are a few small spots (each less than 6 square feet) that need repaired. The roof deck will need to be inspected for rotting and soft spots before installation of the new roof system. Any suspect areas should be brought to the attention of the IDNR Regional Engineer.