Wagoner County commissioners hear progress report on courthouse roof and waterproofing; work mostly complete but some repairs remain

Wagoner County commissioners received an update March 31 on the county courthouse roof and exterior waterproofing work, with contractors saying most roof replacements at the front entrance are complete and no active leaks were reported after recent rains.

Skyler of Nestle Roofing told the board, "Everything on roof area here, the front entrance, is completed today. It'll be our last day. They're installing that real metal today," and reported that County staff had checked after rain and found no leaks. Ed Owens, a contractor working on waterproofing and testing, described targeted leak tests and temporary repairs used to isolate reported penetrations while permanent fixes are completed.

The update mattered because the courthouse addition and an adjoining jail had shown intermittent moisture problems since earlier work. Contractors and county staff discussed several remaining items: placing protective shrouds or “witch’s-hat” style caps on unit struts to stop water tracking down strut walls, addressing a separate leak in the jail tied to east-facing masonry and waterproofing, and installing through-wall flashing and weep holes in one masonry wall to allow cavity drainage. Contractors warned those weep-hole/through-wall flashing items could require additional work by a masonry/waterproofing subcontractor.

County officials pressed contractors for manufacturer warranty documentation and clarity about materials used. A contractor said he would provide warranty paperwork and installation details "tomorrow" and bundle those documents for county records so the clerk’s office could retain them. Contractors also said they had used some manufacturer-supplied insulation adhesives in the expedited work to dry in the building before heavy rain, and would replace or document any items the membrane manufacturer flagged.

Two related items on the agenda were tabled after the update. Commissioner Tim Horton moved to table the roof progress item; the motion, seconded by Randy, carried on a roll call (Commissioner Stamps — Aye; Commissioner Kelly — Aye; Commissioner Manning — Aye). Later, a motion to table discussion of exterior courthouse waterproofing also passed (motion by Tim Horton, second by Randy; roll call: Commissioner Kelly — Aye; Commissioner Manning — Aye; Commissioner Stamps — Aye).

County staff asked that any future leaks be reported immediately so warranty claims can be pursued. Contractors said they would return to complete remaining flashing and masonry work as weather permits and to provide the manufacturer statements and warranty paperwork requested by the board.

Less-critical items remaining include verification from the roof-membrane manufacturer that the adhesive and insulation products used will be included in the warranty, and correcting uncovered base flashing contamination if requested by the manufacturer. County staff said they would retain the warranty package and related installation documents for future reference.

The board did not approve additional funds or alter contract terms at the meeting; it instead directed follow-up documentation and scheduled continued work by the contractors as weather allows.