condo maintenance
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Addressing multi-res temperature imbalances
Temperature imbalances in multi-residential buildings are a common issue in Ontario, often referred to as the “hot hallway” problem.
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Emerging tech seeks to advance pool safety
Pool safety is under renewed scrutiny after two recent incidents occurred at condominiums in the Greater Toronto Area, one involving a chemical mishap and the other a fatal drowning.
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Managing water leaks 101
The causes of water leaks are often related to materials, installation, maintenance and operational issues.
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Demystifying window lingo
Understanding a glossary of terms for informed decision-making.
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Keeping plumbing maintenance from plummeting
As time and usage take its toll, plumbing systems deteriorate and improper and deferred maintenance lead to disastrous results.
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Addressing hidden damages in condominiums
Condo managers who understand a condo’s life stages, hidden damages, and inspections are more likely to develop effective reserve fund plans with logical budget allotments.
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Considerations for deferring capital project work
The industry panel discussed what capital repairs and replacement costs could potentially be deferred by prolonging the life of various building components and what professional resources to seek for guidance.
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How to reduce window condensation
With modern low-e glass, more heat is kept inside, resulting in a lower outer pane temperature and greater risk of condensation on the external surface.
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The impact of minimum wage increases
This minimum wage increase is larger than most in recent history, second only to that imposed on January 1, 2018.
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Actuaries garner new insight into condo finances
The Canadian Institute of Actuaries’ latest insight statement on the longevity of condo infrastructure explores several risks.
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Putting HVAC maintenance in the spotlight
What HVAC contractors do, or don’t do, during maintenance has a significant impact on the repairs, service calls and utilities consumed by mechanical equipment.
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Maintaining healthy contractor relationships
Construction and project planning, now more so than ever, must assign realistic expectations of scheduling and staging to meet contractor and material availability.
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Unconventional ways condos can reduce capital project costs
Ongoing challenges to capital replacement project costs are wreaking havoc on already stressed reserve funds and causing anxiety for boards and property managers throughout the province.
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Construction costs rattle the condo industry
Construction cost increases are a significant concern if a condo needs to complete work in the next year or so. But the concern isn't just the here and now.
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Cases shed light on maintenance and repair obligations in condos
Maintenance and repair obligations of both owners and condo corporations are defined in the Condominium Act, which sets out the minimum default obligations. T
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Reserve Fund Planning
When it comes to understanding and maintaining the physical assets of your condominium complex, nothing matters more than reserve fund planning.
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A guide to finding the right roofing contractor
Low-slope roofing systems, on top of most residential towers, will typically require replacement following a service life of 20 to 30 years.
