Nature eventually takes a toll on homes’ roofs, whether slowly or suddenly.
When it does at Fort Knox, Knox Hills officials say they are committed to getting them fixed quickly and to standard. In the past six months alone, workers have completed over 100 asphalt shingle roof replacements.
“We are very proud of the crews who have been working diligently to replace roofs and provide a quality roof for our residents in a short time,” said John Bredehoeft, project director for Knox Hills and Fort Campbell’s Campbell Crossing.
Besides the roofs that have been designated for replacement due to their age, emergencies can surface that cause workers to shift their focus.
Earlier this year, several roofs within the Historic District and Prichard Place neighborhoods sustained minor roof damage due to a windstorm that caused shingles to be blown off and some leaks to form. The Knox Hills development plan for 2020 had already designated select homes within the neighborhoods for roof replacements. The storm altered the plan a little.
“Unfortunately, the wind storm expedited the work,” said Bredehoeft. “As of today, though, the roof replacements have been completed in the Historic District, along with a portion of the roofs in Prichard Place. Due to the winter months, the remaining work will resume on the Prichard Place homes next spring.”
Last year’s ice storm caused tree branches to snap and fall all over post. While those emergencies would get a top priority focus, Bredehoeft said only one home’s roof was effected by the storm.
“There were no active roof leaks that occurred during last year’s ice storm,” said Bredehoeft. “The only roof damage sustained was due to a limb that fell on the roof of one home which was addressed accordingly.”
Housing officials said they look for certain tell-tale signs when deciding which roofs to replace. These include the age of the roof, condition of the shingles, and the extent of the damage.
“All these factors are evaluated thoroughly before making the decision to schedule a full roof replacement,” said Bredehoeft.
Houses in the Historic District have an added level of standards for roof replacement or repair, as directed by the Kentucky State Historic Preservation Office.
No matter the roof, though, Knox Hills officials said they update Fort Knox Garrison officials weekly on all current and upcoming housing projects.
“Through these updates and our positive relationship with [Residential Communities Initiative] and the Fort Knox command team, it has allowed us to talk through any housing related items and address questions up front to ensure our residents are receiving quality homes and customer service,” said Bredehoeft.
All of this is done with one end state in mind, he said: to ensure residents have the best living experience they can while here. Feedback has born this out, so far.
“Residents have been satisfied with the work completed to their roofs,” Bredehoeft said, “saying that it improves the look of the homes and community.”
Residents who have experienced any roofing issues with their homes are encouraged to call Knox Hill maintenance directly at 502-799-6565.