Your building looks fine from the outside and you might think you don't need an inspection. These 10 horrifying building damages might change your...
As fall approaches, the drop in temperature, more wind and increase in rainfall can bring challenges to your building. Here are some tips for...
If you are a first-time condo/townhome buyer or you know anyone around you is in that journey, use this checklist to ensure you are well-prepared!
Condo owners, boards, and managers, do you have headaches when the water damage is more extensive than it appeared during the visual inspection?
Living in a coastal area, do you have headaches whenever you see the rusted metal components in your building?
Don't make these mistakes during your next window replacement! Windows are a critical piece of your building envelope that are responsible for...
What tools and techniques to use to diagnose beam rot, water damage, and structural failures
Is your community ready for more EV cars and solar power? These are topics that condo HOA boards can no longer ignore.
New Year, New Resolutions! As we step into a fresh calendar, it's a prime moment to ensure your building's prosperity.
Are you keeping your eyes peeled for the elusive phrogger? 🐸 The idea of someone living in your basement or attic is daunting, but your...
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...
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...
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.
Modern building construction has come a long way in terms of efficiency and durability. However, with the increased use of insulation and air-tight...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so it's more important than ever to find a happy medium with your neighbors.
Ready for spring showers? Make sure your windows are water-tight to protect your home from all sorts of damage.
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...
In the era of Karens, it can be hard to cultivate harmony in your HOA Community. We have a few tips for showing love to your neighbors in this...
A common misconception around the construction industry is that you can simply “Value Engineer” something. But what does that term really mean?
Good boards are critical to the successful operation of communities and if we make board members unduly liable for everything, no one would...
A lesson in condo HOA leadership and seeking educational resources you can trust.
Sometimes mistakenly called pressure-treated lumber, PT lumber is an abbreviation for “preservative-treated” - Wood preservatives help protect lumber...
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...
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...
Helping you determine when you need a Reserve Study vs. a Building Envelope Inspection, define what kind of specialist to contact, and what questions...
When you find water damage, rot, or structural damage on your building, talk to your building envelope consultants about our process for designing...