Atkinson construction continues
Atkinson Hall will be replacing their old roof with a new copper roof, which will be completed by the end of February, sources said.
“Basically we are just putting a new roof on,” said Rick Ruark, associate director of Plan Operations.
There have been a few minor complications for the students regarding this new roof. The smoke of the tar machine has filled students’ lungs from time to time, and the ladders and dumpster have been in everyone’s way at least once.
“The entire student body simply must be captivated by the beautiful sight of the tar machine occupying Atkinson’s yard,” said Liz Yates, sophomore biology major. “The smell is invigorating, and we are all more than pleased to have the construction team aboard.”
The reasoning behind the new roof is simply precaution. There haven’t been any leaks even though the roof being replaced was last renovated in 1979.
“If the roof isn’t leaking, then why are they up there,” said Jason Carr, sophomore history major. “It’s not like were going to see it anyway.”
Atkinson’s roof is a low slope roof which basically is an inch on a foot. It is receiving new tar and pitch-pockets. Pitch-pockets are basically a hole in the roof that cables can be ran through. The pitch-pockets will aide in running cables to the new satellite on top of the building.
“Normally a roof lasts twenty to twenty-five years, so Atkinson’s roof is right on track,” said Ruark.
The next step is replacing the cupola between Atkinson and Terrell Halls. This project will replace the roof of the dome-like structure with a copper dome.
“It’s just an old metal roof that’s been painted,” said Ruark. “We can’t even tell what it is because it has been repainted so many times with different substances. We are going to come back with a copper roof and be through with that roof for the rest of our lives.”
The construction department continues to work steadily even though it appears they may have too much going on at one time. There are various types of construction taking place right now with many different kinds of specialists heading up the projects. All of the construction will make GC&SU a better, more sufficient campus, and it is crucial for students to continue being patient.
“We spend a lot of time and a lot of money in an effort to stay ahead and keep an eye on things,” said Ruark. “Sometimes we might have to patch for a year or put on cap sheets to buy time until we are able to get funding, but we are in pretty good shape with our roofs.”
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on Feb 14 2003. Filed under News.
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