Important Exterior Project – Update 4
September 27, 2009 by Howard Olsen · Comments Off
Project Update – September 27th
SOLO:
- North elevation: complete. (We will return for extra work around ceiling vents as per discussion, as it’s not weather dependent.)
- East elevation: complete
- West elevation: complete
- South elevation: complete by end of September. (We will return for extra work around ceiling vents as per discussion, as it’s not weather dependent.)
DUO:
- East elevation: complete
- North elevation: complete
- South elevation: complete
- West elevation: complete by end of September
TREO:
- Start September 30
- Complete by approx October 15.
- Occupants will be notified when we will be working in their area
Dryer Vent Cleaning
September 23, 2009 by Howard Olsen · Comments Off
Please be advised that National Air Technologies will be on site to clean the dryer vents from the inside and from the outside on the following Schedule:
SOLO
Wednesday, October 21st – INSIDES
Starting 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 22nd to
Monday, October 26th – OUTSIDES
From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
DUO
Thursday, October 8th – INSIDES
Starting 4:00 p.m.
Friday, October 9th – OUTSIDES
From 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
TREO
Wednesday, October 7th – INSIDES
Starting 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 8th – - OUTSIDES
From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The contractors will start on the top floor (inside) and work down. Access to your suite is necessary. Please stay home to provide access during the above-noted period. If you cannot be home, please leave a key with a neighbour.
Please clean items away from your dryer for easy access. Thank you for your cooperation.
Parking Abuse
September 20, 2009 by Howard Olsen · Comments Off
There has been alot of parking abuse in the 20 minute zone in front of Solo lately. At the time of this writing 2 vehicles have been there about 36 hours; so now we’ve had no choice but to issue them warnings.
Owners and residents, please be advised that we will need to enforce the area in front of our buildings; please assist your guest in using the designated guest parking areas. We are tolerant and flexible but can’t have the continued abuse in this “Drop Off” zone.
Our new warning letter is attached for your reference:
Dishwasher – Washing Machine Soap
September 5, 2009 by Howard Olsen · Comments Off
Please Be Careful With The Amount of Soap You Use:
Several units are experiencing soap back-up (bubbles) in their sinks and toilets which is due to residents using too much soap in their dishwashers/washing machines. The water in Vancouver is soft and residents are required to cut the amount of soap required (as per the directions) in half.
The soaps are extremely concentrated. More soap does not make cleaner clothes or dishes, but will lead to blocked drain pipes which will lead to water back ups in all units above, below and around.
Important Notice Please Read:
A reminder to residents, that your water damage deductible is $10,000 so water damages will become extremely costly to all owners at Solo, Duo, Treo. This deductible could be charged back to the current owner’s unit should they be deemed responsible for an insured loss.
Dishwasher Washing Machine PDF
Exterior Maintainance Envelope Review
September 5, 2009 by Howard Olsen · Comments Off
Executive Summary:
The complex, which is made up of the Solo, Duo and Treo buildings, is approximately 10 years old. The Solo building is non-combustible cast-in-place concrete construction while the Duo and Treo are both combustible wood frame structures. All three buildings share a common 3-level underground parkade, with 2 access ramps. The claddings of the
three buildings are made up of a combination of brick, stucco, and metal panels. The Solo building also incorporates Exterior Insulated Finish System (EIFS) panels. All cladding assemblies, other than the EIFS, utilize rainscreen technology, although the detailing of these assemblies varies somewhat from loday’s Best Practices.
In summary, the condition of the Solo, Duo and Treo buildings and underlying parkade is generally good. There is however aggressive maintenance required at the balconies of the Duo, and Treo buildings, to ensure the longevity of the balcony structures, along with minor maintenance issues, which have been identified within the body of this report. The findings for each building is as follows:
- Part 1 of 6 – Solo Duo and Treo PDF
- Part 2 of 6 – Solo Duo and Treo PDF
- Part 3 of 6 – Solo Duo and Treo PDF
- Part 4 of 6 – Solo Duo and Treo PDF
- Part 5 of 6 – Solo Duo and Treo PDF
- Part 6 of 6 – Solo Duo and Treo PDF
Important Exterior Project – Update 3
September 5, 2009 by Howard Olsen · Comments Off
Project Update – September 4th
SOLO:
- North Elevation:
- All work complete September 2nd
- We should be able to return to do anyextra work on the dryer vents without people having to clear their balconies. - East Elevation:
- Complete - West Elevation:
- Complete - South Elevation:
-Commencing south elevation work on September 2nd, to complete by end of September.
DUO:
- East Elevation:
- Complete except membrane on balcony decks \have a go-ahead). - North Elevation:
- Painting mainly complete
- clear sealer mainly complete; wooden beamrestoration complete
- deck membrane and window cleaning remaining - South Elevation: Expected to commence the week of September 7th but occupants willreceive notices regarding specific start date.
- West Elevation: Occupants will receive notices regarding specific start dates.
- Duo to bemainly complete by September 21 st.
TREO:
- Start approximately September 21 st; complete early October.
- Occupants will be notified of specific start dates.
