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FAÇADE LEAKS AND REPAIRS By Scott Baryiewski South Shore Construction

F açade leaks can ruin the exterior and interior of your building, structurally and aesthetically. The facade and building envelope are the first thing that a visitor sees when they approach your facility. Just like residential homes, curb appeal matters. What is the first impression that your property is making on a potential tenant or buyer? Does your property look well-maintained and inviting, or does it look neglect- ed, dirty, and riddled with issues? This can affect your ability to attract new buyers, to retain existing tenants and command top dollar for your home. In addition to improving the aesthetics of your building, the facade provides protection from the weather, helps to control heating and cooling which impacts utility bills, limits noise, and can provide structural integrity. For these reasons, the maintenance of your facade is especially important.

Façade issues can have big impacts on an association’s bot- tom line. Repairing aging and deteriorating properties can be costly. All materials have a limited lifespan which can be impact- ed by many factors including UV rays, rain, wind, salts, movement, rusting, or failure of other build- ing components. All condominium members and property managers

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