Condo caulking
THE ASSURANCE OF A PROTECTED SPACE!
Caulking of the Condominium Building’s Envelope
Maximize the durability of your condo with Laplante Calfeutrage
Whether it’s a condominium, townhouse or high-rise, exterior sealants remain one of the most important components of a healthy building envelope. Despite this, they are also one of the least understood and maintained components of the building envelope.
Invisible and crucial: Joints in condominium buildings
Keeping a Clear Perspective on Condo Waterproofing
The simplest explanation is that joints are, for the most part, out of sight and therefore out of mind. This is especially true for high-rise condominiums, where much of the caulking is not visible from the ground
Durable condo caulking: Managing replacement challenges in co-ownership
In addition, sealants have a long replacement cycle – 12 to 20 years, depending on the product and environmental exposure. Many changes are likely to occur in a condominium corporation during this time. Board directors and property managers may come and go; a contingency fund study may recommend a sealant replacement project, but higher priority projects may need to be preempted. As a result, a condominium’s caulking and sealing needs can get lost in the shuffle.
Unfortunately, sometimes it takes water damage in multiple apartments or townhouses to get property managers and administrators thinking about condo caulking. A single leaky condominium can result in significant damage to the entire building and the resulting insurance premiums and deductibles.
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air and water leaks occur at 1% of building sealant locations
It is estimated that 90% of air and water leaks occur at one percent of building sealant locations, that is, at vulnerable locations such as terminations, transitions and penetrations. . It is essential to ensure that the exterior of a condominium is properly sealed.
OPTIMIZE WATERPROOFING
Effective strategies for townhouses and high-rise condominiums
Optimizing waterproofing for townhouses and high-rise buildings
Prudent Management: Replacement of Sealants in Real Estate
Wise property management: Condo caulking experts for a smooth transition
Property managers and board directors need tools to avoid frustration and disappointment before they begin the sealant replacement process. The experts at Laplante Calfeutrage are available to provide a complete and detailed inspection of your building’s caulking. We work closely with condominium corporations while providing a free estimate service and superior caulking products such as Dowsil CWS.
Maximize benefits through consistent replacement of sealants
Sealant replacement is a substantial investment and, if done properly, will protect the property and save on heating, cooling and repair costs. To realize the full benefits of sealant replacement, the project must be done properly and conscientiously.
Ensure the lasting protection of your condo with our caulking expertise
Condominium weather stripping may only represent one percent of the façade, but it is integral to protecting 100 percent of the owners’ investment in a property. Although these areas represent an extremely small percentage of the building’s construction, billions of dollars are spent on repairing and replacing the building envelope. Whether it’s a townhouse or a high-rise building, it’s important to remember that sealants may be invisible, but they should never be forgotten.
Don’t hesitate to contact us to call on our experts at Laplante Calfeutrage.
