Archive for May 2021
Your Condo Board’s Easy Overview of Deep Retrofits
Deep energy retrofits can save your condo as much as 60% or more on energy costs. Here’s an easy overview of deep retrofits and how to implement them efficiently. How to Identify Triggers for Deep Retrofits Deep retrofits are extensive upgrades, addressing issues with your building’s energy efficiency. Knowing when to implement the capital improvements…
Read MoreFind The Best Reserve Fund Study Provider for your Condo
Reserve Fund Studies provide important guidance for your board’s financing and maintenance plans. As such, you want to know your reserve fund study provider gives you as many insights as possible. Here we offer tips to help you find the best reserve fund study provider for the job. When Reserve Fund Study Providers Consider Inflation…
Read MoreHow To Keep On Top Of Your Condo’s Garage Maintenance
If your condo’s parking garage is over 20-years old, you should develop a five-year schedule for condition assessments. This proactive approach allows you to make incremental repairs resulting in more manageable garage maintenance costs. Here are the tests you should be applying every five years. Delamination Testing: Chain Drag and/or Hammer Tap Survey While this…
Read MoreCondo Community Garden: How to Avoid Unexpected Challenges
A trend toward urban agriculture and condo gardens is opening up new concepts for condo designers. It’s also opening up new avenues for condo boards to discuss the option to create condo community gardens. However, with new concepts come unexpected challenges. Here are some tips to help your condo board avoid those challenges when creating…
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