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Continued from Page 1 ris explained. Moisture, he said, is the major contributor to premature failure of a roof.
Rubber roofs prevent moisture from seeping in, the roofing company’s representative continued. They are mechanically attached and heat-seamed to create a continuous sheet of watertight fabric. White rubber was recommended to reflect sunlight and offer additional insulation benefits.
The major manufacturers which Harris discussed are Goodyear and J.P. Stevens. He passed samples around the board table which resembled the soles of rubber sandals. When school board member Nelson Lane was able to puncture the Stevens single-ply only with difficulty with a pocket knife, he remarked, “That’s amazingly tough stuff.”
Lane questioned Harris regarding repairs and was told that the manufacturer offers free repairs under a ten year warranty. Harris pointed out that T.R. Davis w'as recently retained by the Culpeper school system to install a roof at the Pearl Sample Elementary School. The contractors were “back with the first rain.” Harris said any problems will show up immediately, but are trouble free once the wet spots are found. The roof should be inspected three or
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