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Funds provided are used to address and reduce the backlog of roofing deficiencies in various Bureau education facilities. Buildings must be re-roofed on a periodic basis. Leaks in roofs can cause structural damage to building roof support members, which could result in roof failure and subsequent injury to building occupants. Insulation above ceilings or directly under the roof membrane can become wet and result in a growth of mold and mildew resulting in poor air quality, or ?sick building syndrome, affecting the health of occupants. Wet insulation also contributes to lowering the insulation value, which in turn could cause energy costs to increase. Providing roofing repairs and replacement will allow the Bureau to protect its capital investments and allow education program functions to continue uninterrupted. Projects are placed in priority order to arrest deterioration, protect Government property and prevent adverse effects on the programs housed in these facilities. Factors such as location, size, existing condition, and roof material types affect costs of roof repairs and replacement.
