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Johnson County hears multi‑year roof inspection and replacement plan after storm damage
Summary
Vendor Corey Yell Roofing presented a multi‑year roof inspection and budget plan for all district buildings after storm damage, recommending PVC membrane systems and outlining layover vs. tear‑off options with approximate timelines and warranty details.
Representatives from Corey Yell Roofing and partners presented a districtwide roof inspection report and multi‑year replacement schedule to the Johnson County School Board following storm damage.
Dale Lynch, speaking for the roofing team, said the company performed core samples and inspections of all district roofs immediately after a recent storm and installed emergency temporary systems to keep facilities dry while the district worked with its insurer. Lynch described the vendor's work as assistance at no cost to the district and emphasized the company's interest in a longer‑term partnership.
Jake Green, a company representative, summarized the firm's findings and a sectioned plan that breaks each school roof into replacement units with estimated years of replacement. For example, Green said one portion of the high school roof is estimated to need replacement in 2029 under the recommended schedule. The firm provided both layover (installing a new membrane over an existing single‑layer roof) and full tear‑off estimates for each section.
The roofing team recommended a 60‑mil single‑ply Duralast PVC membrane with a 1/2‑inch cover board and polyiso insulation in areas they judged to be next for replacement. Green explained that a layover is typically more economical and can preserve prior investment; a tear‑off is more expensive but required where decking or existing materials justify complete replacement. He said layover options can often be completed while school is in session because they do not require removing existing decking.
The presenters showed photographs from inspections and explained that some dome roofs had elastomeric coatings applied; others had blisters and areas showing wear. Green said the inspection package includes a roughly 100‑page report that lists sections, square footage when known, installation years (where available) and budgetary cost estimates. He provided a multi‑year layover estimate for a set of high school sections that district staff discussed in planning; the presenter described an example layover total in the millions across a four‑year span, used to aid long‑term budgeting.
The board and staff discussed warranties. The roofing team said the proposed PVC systems can carry 20‑year warranties with no dollar limit when properly installed and warranted edge to edge. They also reviewed maintenance items and immediate repairs (for example, drain work performed by district maintenance staff, Dustin) that the district could schedule to extend the life of some roofs.
No contract or procurement decision was made during the work session; the vendor repeatedly stated the inspection and presentation were provided with no obligation. The board accepted the report for long‑range planning and asked staff to use the spreadsheeted estimates to inform budget planning.
Dale Lynch said, “we're not looking to put a roof on them. We're looking to be your partner,” and Jake Green summarized timing and recommended system details for the board to consider.
The presentation provided the board with planning‑level costs and timing; the district will determine priorities and funding sources in subsequent budget discussions.
