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Category: Maintenance & Operations

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 out of life before your solar panels do, and will likely require repair or replacement while your solar panels are still in prime condition.

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 a resident from installing an EV charging station in the community. The resident will be responsible for the installation costs and the electric charges. The […]

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 and even bursting pipes. Where condensation and deficiencies can be found: Exterior wall cavities Basements  Crawl Spaces  Roofs/Attics  Windowpanes, aluminum window frames When […]

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 winter. But first…what is ice damming? Normally, the snow built up on your roof will melt and flow through the gutters and downspouts […]

Is Your Chimney Ready For Santa?

Is Your Chimney Ready for Santa? Keeping your Chimneys Safe and CleanBy: Tom Asciolla, Apex Air Duct, Dryer Vent & Chimney Cleaning You want to get the most use out of your fireplace for the chilly winter months and make sure your chimney and fireplace are safe and not a fire hazard to your home.  There […]

Snow Removal Safety Tips

That first snowfall of the year is a truly beautiful event. But getting back into winter routines and snow removal habits isn’t always the easiest transition. This is a season where a safety-first attitude can save the day. Shoveling Snow Safety Tips One of the biggest snow removal tasks is shoveling. In big storms you may […]

Preparing Your Roofing System For Winter

Preparing Your Roofing System For Winter Anne Yannarella | National Contractors, Inc. Winter’s cold and snowy weather is right around the corner, and now is the perfect time to think about your winter home maintenance checklist. A comprehensive winterization plan should include your roofing system, which provides the first line of defense between your family and […]

Don’t Get Bitten By An Alligator (Crack)

Four Ways to Keep Your ASPHALT Looking Great Stacey Imber | Kipcon, Inc.  When driving into a community, one of the first things you notice is the look of the roads and the feel of the pavement under your tires. Maintaining roadways, driveways, and walking paths enhance the beauty of your community. Smooth roadways also […]

How to Safely Adapt Your Multifamily GYM in the Midst of Covid-19

The Coronavirus pandemic has forced us all into a new normal as social distancing, mask wearing, frequent hand washing, and temperature checks become integral parts of our every day. In the midst of that new normal, more and more residents are working from home and beginning new exercise programs, creating increased pressure on multifamily fitness […]

Back to Basics: Nanobubbles vs. Fountains vs. Submersed Aeration

Oxygen is essential to life, including the desirable life that lives below the surface of our lakes and ponds. When pollution, invasive aquatic weed growth and nuisance algae blooms cover the surface of the water, this prevents dissolved oxygen, or DO, from reaching the areas that need it. The result—poor water quality, bad odors, bottom […]