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Category: Maintenance & Operations

5 Essential Tips to Protect Your Trees This Winter

When trees fall and wreck cars, homes, and roads, it can feel random and unpredictable. But there are steps you can take to keep you and your trees safe – and now is the time to do it. “Now that most trees in the area have lost all of their leaves, it’s a good time […]

Structural Integrity and Reserves

SPONSORED POST This post courtesy of the Community Associations Group at 2024 Diamond Partner Hill Wallack, LLP. On January 8th, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law S2760/A4384, commonly known as the Structural Integrity Bill. This law was enacted in response to the 2021 Champlain Tower South Condominium collapse in Florida in order to […]

Practicing Arborist vs. Consulting Arborist

When asked what I do for a living and reply with I’m a consulting arborist and forester I usually get a blank stare and are often asked, what does that mean? Most folks are acquainted with tree contractor firms, but not so much what the job of a consultant is. The common impression is when […]

The Seed of Security

Plant the seed of financial security this budget season. Proper reserve funding ensures your community’s growth. SPONSORED CONTENT IT’S BUDGET SEASON! One of the most crucial components of any community association budget is the Reserve Fund. This portion of the budget covers the amount of money your community needs to save throughout the year to meet […]

Secure Your Heights: Why Engineer Inspections for Balcony, Deck Railings, and Stairs are Essential

SPONSORED CONTENT Having an engineer inspect the railings and stairs on balconies and decks is crucial for several reasons: Safety Assurance Expertise in Materials and Design Identification of Potential Issues Preventative Maintenance Regular inspections by engineers help ensure that railings and stairs on balconies and decks are safe, compliant with regulations, and properly maintained.  This […]

Prepare for a Hot Summer!

Get your lawn, trees, and shrubs ready for the hottest days of the year with tips from SavATree’s expert arborists. Summer heat can damage delicate roots and cause plants to succumb to insects and diseases. SavATree uses soil tests to identify necessary soil enhancements to help your plants thrive during extreme conditions. They apply organic treatments that rebuild the organic profile of your soil, giving your lawn and plants better water-holding capacity, improved nutrient retention, increased beneficial microbial activity, and better soil structure. With proper watering and organic mulch, your trees and shrubs will be able to weather the heat and thrive.

Parking Lot Maintenance: What Type of Sealer Should You Apply?

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SPONSORED POST Warmer weather inevitably leads us to think about Spring & Summer maintenance projects, including when to apply a sealer to parking lots in your communities. The industry standard product for commercial parking lot sealer up until the past 10 years was a coal tar emulsion sealer. The base material is refined coal tar which […]

Toxic Water? When Community Ponds Can Become Deadly

Most community waterbodies are man-made to prevent flooding and capture pollutants by collecting and filtering stormwater runoff. They can also offer aesthetic allure and recreational advantages, which may contribute to increased property values and community desirability. Despite these benefits, they can present substantial risks if not properly managed. Eroded shorelines may collapse, posing dangers to […]

The Scrooge Effect: Common Winter Complaints and How to Address Them

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article courtesy of Macy Balmer, Digital Marketing Coordinator, with SERVPRO Team McCabe. The holidays are the most wonderful time of year until they aren’t. Along with cold weather, wintertime can bring on an array of emotions and feelings. It’s important to be mindful of the wide realm of needs when addressing tenant […]