Campus roofing projects continue in rain
July 2, 2014
Even with a few rainy days, construction in the core area of the Fairbanks campus
is in full swing. A number of projects are in the Gruening Building, including a roof
replacement.
The Gruening roof replacement project is at the hot tar stage and will continue for
another two weeks. Crews also are beginning to install the roof on the new engineering
building, work that will take about six weeks.
Staff, faculty and students have begun to smell the hot tar. Facilities Services is
doing what it can to reduce the smelly air from entering the buildings in the campus
core while still providing adequate airflow for comfort during the day. Facilities
crews are also doing what they can to increase air exchanges in the evening hours
when the contractor is not working; this should help clear out tar smells.
UAF administration asks supervisors to be flexible if the smell bothers employees.
Alternate work locations may be an option for folks who are unable to continue with
their duties during the hot tar stages of roofing.