GAF, C&N Construction to provide roofing, installation for Batavia Habitat home
GAF and C&N Construction Inc. in Hillside are partnering with Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity to provide roofing materials and professional installation for Habitat's house underway at 1600 W. Wilson St. in Batavia.
The installation and materials donations are part of a national partnership between GAF and Habitat for Humanity International. The partnership matches roofing donations from GAF with installation services donated by GAF Master Elite and certified contractors across the U.S.
Roofing installation will begin this month. Begun in April, construction on the home is scheduled for completion by November. The Batavia home of Janice and George Owino, natives of Kenya, is Habitat's first in Batavia and 68th in the Fox Valley since Habitat's founding in 1988.
Other Habitat homes are in Aurora, North Aurora and Montgomery.
Barbara Zegiel, Habitat funds coordinator, said "Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity is very excited to be in partnership with GAF and C&N Construction. Together we will continue to build affordable housing for local families in need. Thank you for giving back to our community."
C&N is one of more than 4,000 GAF Master Elite and certified contractors who are eligible to participate in the partnership. The installed roofs will carry GAF's System Plus Ltd. warranty.
Jim Slauson, GAF vice president of certified program and services, said "We are thrilled not only to be able to offer this contribution to an organization creating affordable housing, but also to be able to reinforce the efforts of our Master Elite and Certified contractors as they strive to support the communities in which they live and work.
C&N owner Curtis Eshghy said, "We are so pleased to have this chance to work in partnership with Habitat to give back to our neighbors in Batavia. We have a great sense of pride in knowing our work is part of a solution that creates affordable housing with families in our area."
About C&N Construction Inc. and GAF
Based in Hillside, C&N Construction Inc. is a GAF Master Elite contractor serving the Chicago area.
Now celebrating its 125th year in the industry, GAF has become the largest roofing manufacturer in North America, with sales of nearly $3 billion annually. The company's products include a comprehensive portfolio of steep-slope and low-slope roofing systems, as well as composite decking,which are supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors. Its success is driven by a commitment to provide property owners and specifiers with the best and safest choice in roofing and by helping supportive contractors and distributors to build their businesses and avoid hassles.
With a focus on social responsibility, GAF has developed Advanced Protection shingle technology, which provides superior durability and wind resistance, while reducing the use of scarce natural resources.
The company also supports the roofing industry through CARE, the Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence, which has provided education to over 125,000 professionals. CARE's mission is to help professional contractors and distributors build their businesses through sales and management education, and to provide product and installation training to contractors, distributors, architects, property owners, and related industry personnel. For more information about GAF, visit www.gaf.com.
About Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity
Founded in 1988, Fox Valley Habitat is based at Genesis Community Church in Montgomery. The nonprofit Christian housing ministry works to eliminate poverty housing in the Fox Valley. Using volunteer labor and donations of funds and materials, Habitat builds affordable homes and safer communities through partnerships with churches, civic organizations, corporations, municipalities, community businesses and area residents.
Habitat homeowners help to build their homes and homes for other families alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Habitat partners achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and for their families.
Volunteers and donations are needed to continue the ministry. Call (630) 859-3333 or visit foxvalleyhabitat.org.