James Tweedy, vice president for administration, said there are several buildings on campus with roof problems, but Anthony Hall is probably the worst.

There were a series of leaks on the third floor above the legal counsel office, Tweedy said.

Lee Ellen Starkweather, associate University legal counsel, said her working conditions were altered by the leaks.

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Ceiling tile was on my desk and furniture, and water was dripping I had buckets placed all over my office, Starkweather said. I always had to remember to cover my computer before I left so it would not get damaged.

Scott Miller, construction project coordinator, said the roof has never been replaced.

We have only made temporary repairs to the roof the chimney was struck by lightening once and nails come loose occasionally, Miller said. This time we are replacing the roof framing, wood decking, rotten material at the roof head, the over-hang and some other structures.

Boyd Anderson, roofer for Vaughn’s Roofing, said the clay shingles do not wear out, so it is not feasible to throw them away.

If we had to replace a tile because it was damaged, the color would be hard to match because the color has faded on the old ones, Anderson said.

Sharron Lipe, office systems specialist, said the construction has caused the office some inconvenience.

It is difficult trying to get people in the building and explain to them how to get to our office, Lipe said.

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The main and south entrances are blocked off because of the construction. The lower level door on the courtyard side and the entrance to the president’s office remain open.

The cost of replacing the roof is $1,780,534, to be paid for through a capital renewal bond from the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Each tile is estimated at $9 to $10.

The construction of the new roof, contracted currently to Vaughn’s Roofing of Marion, began May 22 and is scheduled for completion Aug. 25.