Shelby County Courthouse roof replacement close to ending

COLUMBIANA, Alabama -- Work to replace the roofing at the Shelby County Courthouse in Columbiana with one that has a more energy-efficient surface should wrap up during the first week of February.

"The contractor is removing the existing roof, which has been in place for over 20 years," said Reed Prince, manager of the county government's facilities and general services department.

The older roofing has worn out its useful life. "This contract was to take this off and replace it with a new roof," he said.

Prince said the new roofing will have energy-savings characteristics due to its white reflecting surface compared to the black tar coating of the old material. "The darker the roof, the hotter it gets," he said, noting the heat of the summer months.

The total price for the replacement is in the $125,000 range, Prince said.

The project has utilized a few parking spots behind the courthouse, but the end of the construction will make the spaces available again.

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Shelby County Courthouse roof replacement close to ending