Coastal Windows & Exteriors Raises the Roof for Homeowner in Need
(Owner of Coastal Windows & Exteriors, David Vanderbilt & homeowner, Charlene Cruz)
BEVERLY, MA — On Wednesday, September 14, Coastal Windows & Exteriors joined Habitat for Humanity North Shore to provide a new roof, all new windows, and a new deck for Peabody homeowner Charlene Cruz, a lung cancer survivor on disability in critical need.
The roof at Cruz’s home, located at 5 Sanborn Street, had curling shingles, algae growth and was at the end of its life. Her windows were old and inefficient, and her rotting deck was no longer safe to walk on.
The team at Coastal Windows & Exteriors provided Cruz with over $20,000 in materials. This included a GAF Master Elite Lifetime roof with a 25-year transferable labor warranty and lifetime shingle warranty. They also installed all-new Energy-Star award-winning Soft-Lite windows.
Cruz expressed amazement at the work and deep gratitude for the generosity and effort of Coastal Windows & Exteriors owner Stephanie Vanderbilt and her team. “Without their help, I could not have stayed in my home,” Cruz said. “I’m so grateful for everything they’ve done. It’s a miracle!”
Before the build, Don Preston, president of Habitat for Humanity North Shore, said, “This project will be one of the most ambitious we’ve undertaken in Peabody this year.” Thanks to Coastal Windows & Exteriors’ generosity with the roof replacement. We leverage funds from the City of Peabody Community Preservation Act to update windows and fix the front porch. This is a great example of public, private, and non-profit sectors working together to achieve more than any one could alone.
The build day was festive. Coastal Windows & Exteriors provided lunch, and dessert came from Half-Baked and Painted Pastry of Beverly. Adding to the fun, second graders from nearby Welch Elementary visited. They discussed community service and the need for strong, energy-efficient roofing and windows with Vanderbilt, a former teacher of the deaf. The kids left with new backpacks from Coastal and apples donated by Brooksby Farm.
“This was our fourth Habitat for Humanity project on the North Shore,” said Vanderbilt. “It was incredibly gratifying for all of us at Coastal Windows & Exteriors to help Charlene. As part of this community, we are dedicated to ensuring all neighbors live in safe, secure homes.”
Homeowner, Charlene Cruz, presented Coastal with a beautiful framed poem…
At Coastal Windows & Exteriors education is our passion and we love educating our customers as well as the surrounding community. Below you will find the top ten signs it’s time to replace your roof and windows. If you have any questions about your windows, roofing, siding or doors, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 978-304-0495 or email Stephanie at svanderbilt@mycoastalwindows.com.
