Last week we discussed how heat and water damage asphalt. This week let’s discuss how to maintain the asphalt and concrete surfaces. In the early 1800’s, roads were mostly made of broken stones. To reduce dust and maintenance, builders used hot tar to bond the stones together producing “tarmacadam” pavements. Today, this method is still […]
Tags asphalt, concrete, crack sealing, fuel spills, maintenance, oil spots, pavers, Roads, seal coating, water damage
The intense Florida heat poses serious safety hazards and if not maintained properly, damages can progress to large cracks and potholes, neither of which you want in your parking lot, on your roads, or parking decks. All hard surfaces, including asphalt, will absorb heat. You can feel it when you walk outside, especially in the […]
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Many insurance carriers are taking a very hard look at roofs due to all the roof claims that followed Hurricane Irma in 2017. Insurance carriers are not taking risks on “questionable roofs.” As technology advances, so too has the inspection process for carriers. However, that does not necessarily result in greater efficiency with regards to […]
Tags Association, Condo, Florida, HOA, Policy, Roof
Rembaum’s Association Roundup Just after midnight on Thursday, June 24, 2021, tragedy struck Surfside, Florida, when 55 of 136 units of the 12-story Champlain Towers South Condominium tragically crumbled to the ground. Just prior, a sleepless sixth floor owner notices a two-finger-wide separation in her drywall and, fearing the worst, scrambles downstairs as the building […]
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There are many things to consider when preparing for budget season. Here are some steps that may assist your Board in the process: Don’t delay – Start the process as early as possible so that you don’t miss items that could significantly impact your budget. Now is the perfect time to start preparations if your […]
Tags Association, Budget, Condo, Contracts, HOA, Legal, Reserves, Season
We recently held an educational webinar with Michael Kassower from Frank Weinberg Black and Ben Messerschmidt from EPIC Forensics & Engineering to answer your questions on condo repair and restoration projects. The webinar covered: Reserve Studies 40 Year Inspections Planning and Funding Projects Concrete Deterioration & Restoration and More! Click here to watch the webinar […]
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Welcome to Florida! And, by the way, it’s HURRICANE SEASON again! NOAA (The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) has predicted another above-normal hurricane season for 2021. Florida is in a high-risk flooding area due to the frequency of storms and the proximity to large bodies of lake water and/or the ocean. Insurance is difficult to […]
Tags Condo, Flood, Florida, HOA, Hurricane Season, Insurance, NOAA
We recently held an educational webinar with Will Simons, RS from Association Reserves to discuss three major topics regarding reserve accounts in Community Associations. The webinar covered these major topics: The first section answers the philosophical question of “Why Have Reserves?” by examining the pros and cons of Associations with well‐funded Reserve accounts. The second […]
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We recently held an educational webinar with Will Simons, RS from Association Reserves to discuss what a reserve study is and how such studies are used during an association’s budget planning process. The webinar covered: A review of the Florida Statutes pertaining to reserves Best practices for budgeting Plus, more! Click here to watch the […]
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Below is a great message from The Beach Condominium Association of Boca Raton and Highland Beach (BCA). This is an “Association of Condo Associations” in South Palm Beach for condos on or near the beach. The President of the BCA, Emily Gentile graciously agreed to let us share her letter to her member Associations, which […]
Tags BCA, Beach Condo Association, Boca Raton, Condo, Highland Beach, Miami, surfside