A client asked this question yesterday, and while it seems simple, it is actually complicated. Let me walk you through the issues. The simple answer is sometimes it is a good idea to replace an iron fence with vinyl, sometimes not. The issue is driven by concerns about two different issues – the application (location), and the cost.
Before the 1950’s building façade sealants did not exist. Building joints were sealed with oil based caulks, which provided protection from the effect of weathering.
Asphalt pavement requires regular maintenance to ensure its life reaches its full potential. Sealcoat is an effective means of periodically treating the surface of asphalt pavement, typically on a three to five year basis. The parking lots and roads in common interest developments are the
Some time ago, Petromat, a brand name for what is properly termed Pavement Reinforcement Fabric (PRF,) entered the pavement refurbishment scene with loads of promise. Unfortunately it has become “out of fashion” this decade, and discounted as an ineffective and potentially hazardous installation.
The 2010 American Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines for the Accessible Design for Recreation Facilities were revised and sign into law on September 15, 2010. The law specifies certain elements of design to ensure that individuals with disabilities are able to access and use swimming pools, spas, wading pools, and other aquatic recreation facilities.
To repair now or to repair later is the age-old dilemma associated with owning or managing a building or community. Sticker shock from contractors is all too common when it comes to receiving a proposal for any type of maintenance or repair work.
