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E P , I P .....
When the topic of exterior maintenance comes up, it’s important to keep in mind that
when it comes to multifamily properties, even projects that focus on a building’s ‘enve-
lope’ are by no means limited to just the façade or roof. Projects like repointing; brick,
clapboard, or siding replacement; ornamental repairs; and window replacement, while
fundamentally exterior, can require access to and use of interior spaces—and can some-
times cause disruption and damage to those spaces.
B I ...... .
Car owners know that in order to operate their vehicle legally, they must have it profes-
sionally inspected every year. An older car might need some relatively minor repairs or
adjustments to bring it into compliance with state emissions requirements, but for most, thanks to Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” or the Daphne du Maurier book by the same
getting that mandatory approval sticker is a simple, inexpensive, predictable process that name, some people feel that birds have an undeniable ominousness about them. A group
takes maybe half an hour.
M A B ....
Nothing lasts forever, even with good maintenance—including most building compo-
nents. Exterior elements are perhaps most subject to wear and tear in any climate. Their
construction and material type dictate their maintenance needs and repair schedules;
masonry façades clearly have different needs than wood or clapboard fronts.
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