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Up on the Rooftop
The roof carries a lot of responsibility – it protects those living inside it, insulates them from the heat and colds and
shelters them from harsh New England winters. And it’s because of these major responsibilities that it needs to be inspected,
repaired and cared for on a regular basis.
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All Hands on Deck!
A building is, in many ways, like a body.If its residents are the soul, then certainly the mechanical systems that keep
it running are at its heart. And just as one cares for one’s body by eating right and exercising, so too must management care for those
mechanical systems, ensuring they function efficiently and well throughout
their life span.
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Staying Dry
The wind howled and rain came down sideways, lasting through the night, and when Jane Aubin [not her real name] got up for work in the morning, she discovered water bubbling under the paint and down the walls on the sides of the window frames in her historic brick townhouse. Read More
Deep Cleaning
At every condominium community it happens every hour; every day. Coffee gets
spilled, mud gets tracked, windows get smeared. When residents move, errant
table legs and oversized sofas can scrape black marks, and even divots, into
painted walls. Property managers know that keeping things clean is one of the
uppermost duties of any association caretaker. Read More
Sprucing Up
March in New England is a month of surprises. Winter throws us last-ditch nor'easters that are followed by spring's sudden thaw. There might be two feet of snow one day, and sunny skies with temperatures in the sixties the next. The only thing that's guaranteed is damage to the landscape caused by ice, snow, sand, salt, and the mighty plow. Read More
Repairing Winter's Damage
Spring beckons, with the promise of all those blossoms bursting with color from early flowering
bulbs. If only it were that simple.
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Slipping and Sliding Preempted
With the arrival of the snowfall season in New England, most community
associations are hurriedly pulling out their snow blowers and double checking
their plowing contracts. At a few condominiums, however, the arrival of winter
is being greeted with a little less urgency.
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Keepin' it Clean
There’s the dirt and exhaust from passing cars, motorcycles and trucks, other dirt and grime carried by the wind and the rain—not to mention graffiti, stains from rusted building elements, deposits from birds, and the dreaded mold and mildew. These items stick to the outside of the building like glue, creating layer upon layer of filth and grime. Read More
Plumbing: The Depths
Though mostly unseen, a building’s plumbing and piping network is one of its most important systems—as anyone who has ever had to endure a no-hot-water shower in February, or who
has come home to a flooded floor can attest. Plumbing covers not only hot water
delivery, but water and waste removal—and not all plumbing is hidden. Some pipes snake across ceilings, or down walls
inside individual units, making the plumbing more visible than the HVAC or
electrical wiring in most buildings. Read More
