Category: Exterior

Exterior Check mark, construction site worker, Engineer with whitelist board. remind your checklist concept. Vector illustration
2024 March Façade Maintenance Laws

Did you know that March 23 is World Elevator Day? Now you do. (You’re welcome.) On that date way back in 1857, the first passenger elevator was installed in the E.V. Haughwout Building—an upscale, five-story department store in Manhattan’s …

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Exterior Roofer installing Roofing felt with heating and melting roll of bitumen roll by torch on flame
2024 March Waterproofing Your Building Envelope

With severe weather events becoming ever more common—and more intense—waterproofing your building’s envelope against rain, wind, snow, and ice is a growing concern. To counter the effects of climate change on buildings both old and new, our…

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Exterior Waterproofing flat roof with bitumen sealing membranes
Replacing Your Roof?

As we move toward spring and summer, major capital improvement projects become the focus for many co-op and condominium communities. One of the largest projects your community may undertake is a roof replacement. Whether a high-rise, mid-ri…

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Exterior It is an isometric illustration comparing whether the exterior wall survey of a building or condominium is done by scaffolding or drone inspection.
Cutting-Edge Tech for Building Inspections

While few would argue that regular, thorough building inspections are important for the safety of both people and property, the increasing number - and rising cost - of mandatory inspections has co-op and condo boards looking for more affor…

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Exterior Workers carry the window illustration. Vector colorful illustration of two male workers in gloves carefully carry the window for installation or replacement. Builders installing a window in the appartment
2023 March Window Maintenance & Replacement

When it comes to the list of most important systems to maintain—and potentially the most expensive to replace—in a multifamily building, windows are definitely near the top. The useful life of a given window depends on a number of factors, …

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Exterior Looking up at the beautiful windows of a New York City Building. Construction scaffolding / elevator
2023 March Dealing With Major Façade Projects

Like the skin of the human body, a building’s façade is its largest organ (so to speak), offering structure and protection, as well as a first aesthetic impression. It also takes the brunt of extremely harsh conditions: weather, wind, water…

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Exterior Shanghai, China - March 26: Exterior cleaning and building cleaning with high pressure water jet on March 26, 2016 in Shanghai, China. Shanghai is the largest Chinese city by population.
2023 March Façade Cleaning

As the old saying goes, you only get one chance to make a first impression—which is why the façade of your building should always look clean and in top shape, for both aesthetic and commercial reasons. Important as appearances are, however,…

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Exterior House Search, Searching for Home, Searching For Real Estate, House or New Home
Facade Problems Don't Go Away on Their Own

In an ideal world, every New York City building owner, manager, condominium association, and co-op board issued a Safe with a Repair and Maintenance Program (SWARMP) notice for exterior defects during their previous Facade Inspection and Sa…

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Exterior Historic buildings on Greene Street in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City NYC
2022 March Maintaining Aging Buildings

Nothing lasts forever, even with good maintenance—including most building components. Exterior elements are perhaps most subject to wear and tear in any climate. Their construction and material type dictate their maintenance needs and repai…

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Exterior Residential buildings and magnifying glass. Search for real estate to buy. Long-term and short-term rental of apartments and housing. Realtor services. Important things when choosing a property.
2022 March Building Inspections

Car owners know that in order to operate their vehicle legally, they must have it professionally inspected every year. An older car might need some relatively minor repairs or adjustments to bring it into compliance with state emissions req…

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