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District approves just over $1 million for Grandview elementary roof replacement.

Written by Annabelle Chipps

Directors agreed to a million-dollar roof upgrade for Pittsburgh Grandview PreK-5 during the meeting, with construction starting this month and expected to wrap by 2028.

Large portions of the roof will be stripped off and built up again with more durable material meant to stop leaks. Along with this, existing roof drains will be removed and replaced and new ladders will be added, the agreement said.

Only one auxiliary building located behind the school was included in the project. Specific, waterproof material will be used for the roof above the school’s elevator in the main building.

Protective sealant and coating will be added to the new roofs as well. The project comes with a 30-year warranty.

 A safe learning environment and equitable student resources motivated the decision to approve this project, according to the approved resolution.  

This decision came about six months after the city halted a $1.7 million roofing project at Westwood Elementary School, after the contractor did not have proper permits.

This time, the board opted for Ohio-based company Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. The company selected Triangle Roofing as a subcontractor, after it offered the lowest bid of just over $1 million.

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Topics:
Education
Governments:
Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Directors
Public meetings:
Legislative Session · April 29, 2026

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