CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - Hundreds of thousands of dollars are being put into repairs for Clarksville's city hall after hail significantly damaged the roof.

The current roof is shingled, but the city's project manager says they'll be moving to a metal roof this time around.

Having a metal roof will help mitigate damage from storms in the future, and they have a longer life expectancy.

The cost of the new roof is $286,800. Insurance will cover the cost of the replacement of the shingle roof at $118,775. A portion of the additional cost to upgrade to a standing seam metal roof would be offset by hazard mitigation funds from the Tennessee and Federal Emergency Management Agencies (TEMA and FEMA).

People will still be able to go through city hall's front door, but you're asked to be careful around the construction.

The roof materials will be delivered next Wednesday, and work will begin on Thursday, June 19.

Construction is expected to take six weeks.

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