Category: Maintenance & Operations

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Water Damage: Common Signs of Structural Deficiency

The recent, tragic condominium collapse in Florida has led many to question the structural integrity of their own communities.
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Uncovering Hidden Water Damage

Unseen water damage can cause some serious issues to your house or property. This type of damage isn't discussed as much as more common types of issues (like floods or burst pipes), ...
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DIY Pipe Replacement – More Hassle (And Cost) Than It’s Worth

Though it’s often feared, pipe replacement is an inevitable scenario for multi-family communities. Whether your building’s piping system has reached the end of its useful life or there are faulty materials causing ...
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Getting to the Root of it

Girdling roots are a serious and often misdiagnosed problem in urban trees.
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Tips For Efficient And Safe Spring Cleaning!

Spring cleaning is not just a descriptive phrase because of the season. Spring cleaning is a rebirth, nature is anew all around us, life is regenerating…. it’s the earmark of a time ...
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8 Keys To Contracts

When entering into an agreement of services with a contractor, it is best to have the association’s attorney draft a contract, or at the very least, review a contract you have drafted ...
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How to Prepare for Roof Repair or Replacement With Solar Panels

The average life expectancy of photovoltaic solar panels is around 30 to 35 years. The problem? Roofs today last somewhere between 20 to 25 years. This means that your roof might run ...
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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in NJ: What You Need To Know

As you may have heard, Governor Murphy recently signed a bill into law pertaining to Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations in community associations. In a nutshell, this law prohibits associations from unreasonably preventing ...
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Pipe Breaks and Condensation

Pipe Breaks and Condensation: Extreme cold weather or a construction defect? The Falcon Group With cold temperatures approaching of the winter months combined with specific interior conditions, can result in excessive condensation ...
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ICE Damming is Coming!

ICE damming is coming! by Seth Frumkin, Kipcon, Inc.  Although ice damming is a tricky problem to solve, there are some preventative steps you can take NOW to prevent ice damming this ...
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