Your attempt to cover the surface of your concrete balcony may be causing more harm than good. Exposed concrete balconies are not always the most attractive, however, certain types of balcony coverings can contribute to premature deterioration of the concrete and...
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FOUR PITFALLS OF DEFERRING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS IN CONDOMINIUMS
Condominium Engineering owners and directors are typically more aware of the maintenance costs and requirements of their buildings than their freehold-living counterparts. This is by virtue of legislation requiring that common element maintenance and replacement plans...
EFFLORESCENCE: THAT ANNOYING WHITE STUFF ON MASONRY WALLS
WHITE POWDER ON BRICK WALLS IN OTTAWA INTRODUCTION You’ve seen it on a lot of buildings, perhaps even at your Condominium Corporation. That white powdery substance is called efflorescence, it’s a deposit of soluble salts which is most obvious during the winter but may...



