Greetings Everyone
Yep you don't have to tell it to me, I know I’m a bit slow
but I just read the March issue of The Cooperator
www.cooperator.com
and I read some good useful articles that I felt I would like to share with
you, and since I know you’re all busy I figured ill cut them down and just take
out the information that looks important or interesting so you can just skim
thru them and take what is of interest to you.
Maintenance on the roof top here is the link if you would
like to read up on the full article http://cooperator.com/articles/2394/1/Up-on-the-Rooftop/Page1.html
Up on the Rooftop
Caring for a Valuable Amenity
By Greg Olear
The roof is the uppermost part of any residential
building, serving as the first line of defense against whatever the skies
throw at its inhabitants. In many New York co-op and condo buildings, the
roof is also a social space, complete with decking, planters, awnings,
and sometimes even sun chairs or a hot tub. These roofs do double
duty—and as such, they're subjected to far more wear-and-tear than their
restricted-access counterparts.
Let’s take a closer look at roof decks—how they’re
made, and what they mean for your building.
“Many condos and co-ops will go with concrete because it is
durable and can easily meet any building and fire codes,” says Michael DiMezza,
president of Outside Design Build, Inc. in Brooklyn. “It puts up with the sun and
cold well and comes in wide array of colors and textures. There are even
some newer products that are softer on the foot. When you compare it with wood,
it has greater longevity and less maintenance.”
Many clients go to wood and it is largely because of the
aesthetics and the overall experience. Rooftops may just be a place for people
to sit but often there are also gardens, trees and planters, using wood with
that adds a more natural feel. It is beautiful and easy to work with, it is the
gold standard of materials and it is much cooler than concrete,” he says
“With wood you also have a lot more options with how you
want to install it versus concrete. You have more alternatives with wood, it is
easy to carry and install. With concrete, you might not be able to install it
on certain buildings because of the weight, especially older buildings, which
may not be able to sustain the weight of concrete,” he says.
In addition to wood and concrete, many residential
buildings are also using recycled plastic as a roof deck material. “The benefit
of using the recycled plastic is that is it maintenance-free. You don’t have to
seal it or sand it. Once you put it down, its lifetime-free maintenance, all
you have to do is power wash it,” says Lindor.
The most overlooked maintenance issue in rooftop gardens and
decks is drainage. Those drains should be cleared once a year so you
don't see flooding, leaks, and do not have problems with owners who live below
those installations. It is a simple thing to do. I've cleared 10-15 bags of
soil from under decks, where maintenance hasn’t been done in several years--
especially if you have planters or gardens. Just because those leaves fall in
the crack doesn't mean that they disappear,” says DiMezza.
DiMezza also suggests power washing once a year to clear
decks of debris and checking for trip hazards such as loose boards or
protruding or cracked pieces of pavement.
“Maintenance is often the most overlooked aspect but
is the most important part of your deck. Decks that are well-maintained well
surpass the life span of those that are not maintained and it is not unusual
for them to last ten or more years more,” he explains.
One more thing: you have to be safe. “Once you attach the
deck, you need protection around the parapet wall so no one gets injured,” Daly
warns.
So here I am at your service from 1700 words to 660 words
everything to make your work easier.
All the best for now and as always you can always reach out
to me I look forward to hearing from you
Pinny Ziegler
My commitment is to give you a great buying experience.
Pinnysthoughts@gmail.com
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