What do you want to bet?

All of this discussion about a leak in an old roof?

I've been on those roofs. There is probably no way to estimate the number of workers from a wide variety of contractors that have been up on that roof over the years...or even during the recent expansions.

Those roofs are membrane, some with a rock covering. Any contractor - or school employee - may have dropped a screw or some other small object that lay there for years until someone just happened to step on the precise rock that would drive the object through the membrane. Or had a screw or piece of metal wedged into the sole of their boot/shoe.

There's no conspiracy. This is not a case of poor workmanship. It's a fact of life, of negligible cost to repair. It's everyday life with commercial buildings. Employees from JP Cullen are not the only ones who were on those roofs. Give it a rest folks.

Hannah - Can you recognize sarcasm? That's what the garage comment was. As far as Cullen, if you look at who they've done work for in the past, and who they currently are doing work for, their reputation speaks for themselves. Along with the large staff of talented employees, I'll continue to keep my positive opinion of them. I too am very aware of how they operate.

Pete- You are completely wrong with regards to the staff of Cullen. Completely wrong! Wow, that just proved how little you know about them.

Pete - So what you're saying is the article is wrong? You must have some inside info others don't know about.

By the way, the first part of you post made no sense.

Hannah - You want to know who get's good work from them? Well, considering they are a corporation that builds projects beyond what most people can comprehend (this isn't someone's personal garage we're talking about.) Why don't you simply take a look at their client list?
That should clear some things up for you.

By the way Pete, by voting for the schools, I was standing up for my children's future. If you have a problem with that, you're entitled to it. You sitting here trying to guess my political preferences, really isn't going to get you anywhere. It also proves you know nothing about me because you couldn't be more wrong.

Pete - You know nothing about me. Socialism? Are you kidding me?Obviously you haven't read many of my posts because you would find just the opposite.
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Great that you feel it's your duty to complain. What exactly are you complaining about with regards to this story? Things that have nothing to so with the actual problem?

Pete - Do you also have to be an angry old man like yourself or is that just a perk of being republican?

I'm also glad so many of you are construction experts and have years of experience in this field. Hannah, they underbid? As apposed to what, overbidding so they don't get any work? Many of you know very little about Cullen, that is very obvious.

Hannah - Did you or anyone else below read the actual article? This had nothing to do with the new expansion, etc. How am I without a clue? Again, just another reason for people to complain about the schools expanding. Read the some of the posts below. It's one thing to make comments about as Bobwood would say "discontent", it's another to spew off at the mouth about things that aren't even related. People need to grow up.

I honestly could here less whining at a day care. You people are absolutely pathetic. Seriously. I'm really sorry your lives are that miserable. It must be really sad. Have a great day!
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Geez bobwood, I sense a little bitterness about Cullen. Are you stating they have poor quality? If you are, you are clueless. Funny how they are one of the best around at what they do. Also one of the largest companies in town that is at least still staying afloat. You see, instead of all of you complaining, maybe you should be thankful we still have large corporations in town that are keeping people employed. That would make too much sense for some of you though.

justintimberlake - yes I have. I normally try to give an estimate somewhere in a +/- 1000$ range though rather than 400$. Like I said...close enough.

If the leaks were only in the music wing and an area of the 2nd floor academic area, why is there a huge trash can with water pouring into it from open ceiling tiles on the first floor English area? (according to neighbor kid!) Neighbor kid and friends also report that the smell right there is awful! Heard anything regarding this Mr. Schultz? Just curious...

Pete - Your posts are pure comedy. Thanks for the laughs.

4loughs - Have you ever fixed a roof before?

$200 to $600 for an estimate. Nice to nail down an actual cost. Is the contractor a meteorologist? Predict 2 inches of rain - Get 6 inches and collect somewhere between $200 and $600. Close enough...........

I blame Obama

thank GOD that the roofs did not leak in the gyms. they are the most important buildings in the school.

The roofs have been leaking for years! We have to walk around buckets upstairs.

But the question is this, Did the contractors walk on the old roof or drop a tool, bolt or some object on the roof?