For Condo Boards & Managers
Don’t Drink the Sand
A lesson in condo HOA leadership and seeking educational resources you can trust.
The Building Doctor Blog
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...
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...
Design
Do-It-Yourself Building Envelope Design: 5 Steps to Design & Bid
When you find water damage, rot, or structural damage on your building, talk to your building envelope consultants about our process for designing...