Are you freezing in your office all winter long? Are you and your co-workers too hot in the summer? If your air conditioners and heating units are working and set appropriately, but you’re still experiencing these issues, the problem may be an improper building...
Did you know? The Condominium Act, active since 1998, requires that all condominiums have a reserve fund. In addition, it is mandatory that these funds be reviewed and studied every three years to ensure compliance and accuracy. Curious to learn more about reserve...
Drones seem to be everywhere right now. Advancements in camera technology have long assisted in developing new techniques in the assessment and maintenance of buildings. The infrared camera allowed us to look at specific wall conditions without exploratory openings....
Your attempt to cover the surface of your concrete balcony may be causing more harm than good. Exposed concrete balconies are not always the most attractive, however, certain types of balcony coverings can contribute to premature deterioration of the concrete and...
Condominium Engineering owners and directors are typically more aware of the maintenance costs and requirements of their buildings than their freehold-living counterparts. This is by virtue of legislation requiring that common element maintenance and replacement plans...
WHITE POWDER ON BRICK WALLS IN OTTAWA INTRODUCTION You’ve seen it on a lot of buildings, perhaps even at your Condominium Corporation. That white powdery substance is called efflorescence, it’s a deposit of soluble salts which is most obvious during the winter but may...
