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Unexpected or hidden building damage threatens your safety and your finances! J2 is here to teach you how to identify symptoms of building damage and clues to structural risks. Dive into our video resource center to try our Do-It-Yourself Inspections, get advice for participating in your HOA, and techniques for saving money on building maintenance and repairs.
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Our DIY Inspection Series teaches you how to perform your own building inspections.
Topics covered in this series include: decks - hillside waterproofing - staining - head flashing - sealant options - leaks - water damage - roof ventilation - flat roofs - shingles - EIFS panels - stucco - weatherproofing - vinyl siding - roof to wall interface - window trim - fogged windows - Hardie siding - concrete stairs - landscaping - and much more!
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TIPS FOR BOARDS
Top 3 Reasons to Keep Up with Building Maintenance
- Finding Small Things Before They Become Big Things. Just like you have frequent health and dental checkups or car maintenance, you want to make minor repairs along the way so they don't turn into major problems (Water damage, structural collapse…).
- Curb Appeal! A well-maintained building always has the best instant first impression. This even helps with your property values for potential buyers!
- Getting to Know Your Building. If you know what's going on with your building, you'll know where your reserve funds need to be spent. Your building might be performing better than expected so you don't need to put money into your scheduled upgrades! Keep up on your routine maintenance to get to know your building and understand what it really needs.
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HOW TO RUN AN HOA
How to Diagnose a Sick Building - Symptoms of Water Intrusion and Damage
We always start with a visual building envelope inspection and move to an invasive inspection if needed. During the visual investigation, we make note of problematic areas to open up for an invasive inspection. Once we have a small area opened up, we'll have a much better view of any damage that is under the siding, and we'll get an idea of how your building was built and maintained.WATCH
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SYMPTOMS & DAMAGE
WINDOW LEAKS
STUCCO & BRICK
Beachfront Condominiums - Water Damaged Brick & Steel
- 00:00 ➜ Intro
- 00:22 ➜ Downfalls of Concrete & Steel
- 01:02 ➜ Mechanically Attached Brick Waterproofing
- 01:54 ➜ Steel Angle Structural Support
- 03:40 ➜ Brick Spalling & Tuckpointing
- 05:26 ➜ Diagnostic Brick Removal
- 06:21 ➜ Stressed Sealant Joints
- 07:41 ➜ Engineer Review
- 09:37 ➜ Outro