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Building New Resolutions

New Year, New Resolutions! As we step into a fresh calendar, it's a prime moment to ensure your building's prosperity.

Building Envelope

Beware The Phrogger

Are you keeping your eyes peeled for the elusive phrogger? 🐸 The idea of someone living in your basement or attic is daunting, but your...

Building Envelope

Don't Be An Ostrich

Don't bury your head in the sand. Trust us, we know dealing with damage can be daunting, but finding a solution to a problem swiftly and...

Building Envelope

Taking Your Building Back To School

Our Building Doctors are on an educational mission! We'll fill you in on everything you need to do to take your building back to school, like the...

Building Envelope

Deck Defense

We're in the thick of summer. When you take that well-deserved break in the shade on your deck, make sure it's not only relaxing, but safe.

Building Envelope

Art of the Rainscreen

Modern building construction has come a long way in terms of efficiency and durability. However, with the increased use of insulation and air-tight...

Building Envelope

Your Building Health & Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so it's more important than ever to find a happy medium with your neighbors.

Building Envelope

Don’t Sweat It

How to properly ventilate your home to keep moisture out. These tips will give you fresh air inside, keep the bad stuff from happening, and you will...

Design

Value Engineering - Building Envelope Design

A common misconception around the construction industry is that you can simply “Value Engineer” something. But what does that term really mean?

For Condo Boards & Managers

Are Condo Board Members Liable for Damages?

Good boards are critical to the successful operation of communities and if we make board members unduly liable for everything, no one would...

For Condo Boards & Managers

Don’t Drink the Sand

A lesson in condo HOA leadership and seeking educational resources you can trust.

Design

Is Your PT Lumber Waterproof?

Sometimes mistakenly called pressure-treated lumber, PT lumber is an abbreviation for “preservative-treated” - Wood preservatives help protect lumber...

For Condo Boards & Managers

How to Fill Out the Fannie Mae Condo Questionnaire

New limits on mortgage approvals for condo units as a result of recent changes in the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac requirements implemented in early...

Building Envelope

The Dark Side of White Roofs

At some point, someone decided to fight global warming by making roofs white. Since then, there has been conflicting data as to whether white roofs...

Design

Attic Ventilation 101

How should an attic be vented to promote airflow and prevent damage?

Building Envelope

Reserve Study or Inspection (Why You Need Both)

Helping you determine when you need a Reserve Study vs. a Building Envelope Inspection, define what kind of specialist to contact, and what questions...

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